Actually i think with some modifications....single door and some windows that would serve as a great playhouse for my kids!! thanks for posting.

 

I'm actually going to be building one soon so this is helpful. Thanks for the link!

 

Change Rafter size

Has anyone done this? I was thinking the 2x6 rafters could be downsized to 2x4? Any thoughts? Does that not leave enough wood after the birds mouth cut?

Rafter vs Trusses?

Thanks,

Joe :thumbsup:

 

Has anyone done this? I was thinking the 2x6 rafters could be downsized to 2x4? Any thoughts? Does that not leave enough wood after the birds mouth cut?

Rafter vs Trusses?

Thanks,

Joe :thumbsup:

For a roof that short there should be no problem using 2X4's.

 

Has anyone done this? I was thinking the 2x6 rafters could be downsized to 2x4? Any thoughts? Does that not leave enough wood after the birds mouth cut?

Rafter vs Trusses?

Thanks,

Joe :thumbsup:

It all depends on the wind and snow loads where you are.

And a birds mouth cut into a 2X4 won't leave much meat to carry any loads.

 

Has anyone done this? I was thinking the 2x6 rafters could be downsized to 2x4? Any thoughts? Does that not leave enough wood after the birds mouth cut?

Rafter vs Trusses?

Thanks,

Joe :thumbsup:

As i said before, changing to 2X4s will probably work depending on the wind and snow loads.

If I were to downsize from 2X6 to 2X4, I'd definitely go to trusses with the horizontal stringers setting on the top plates to avoid birds mouths.