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An open gable-roof frame built entirely from 2x2s — no walls or panels, just the skeleton of a little house that a kid (and a draped sheet or fabric) can turn into a playhouse.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gable peak connectors | 2 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 37" | Pine | ☐ |
| Gable rafters Longest point measurement, one end cut at 30° off square. | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 44" | Pine | ☐ |
| Gable side walls Both ends cut parallel at 30° off square, long point to short point measurement. | 4 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 23 1/8" | Pine | ☐ |
| Long frame connectors | 5 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 48" | Pine | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| Pine, 2x2, 8 ft | 8 each | ☐ |
| Pocket hole screws, 2-1/2" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Finish nails, 2" | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 3 oz | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Drill / Driver, Miter Saw, Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: Pine, 2x2, 8 ft
Build two identical gable-end triangles from the rafters, side walls, and peak connectors. Use 1-1/2" pocket holes, 2-1/2" pocket hole screws and glue, or countersunk 2-1/2" screws. Some builders nail the peak joint at the top instead for a quick, strong connection.
Compare the two finished gable ends side by side before moving on — this is the easiest point to catch a mismatched angle.
Tools: Drill / Driver. Materials: Pine, 2x2, 8 ft
Attach the two gable-end frames together with the long horizontal connectors, using 1-1/2" pocket holes and 2-1/2" pocket hole screws and glue, or countersunk 2-1/2" screws through the ends.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Pine, 2x2, 8 ft
A small block of scrap 2x2 stock attached to the top of one gable adds a chimney detail — purely cosmetic, but it finishes the silhouette.