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A wild kids' loft bed shaped like two peaked beach huts joined by a raised center floor, with siding, a shingled roof, and a ladder. A big, ambitious 2x4 build.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truss rafters Short-point; one end 45° off square. Overall 72". | 8 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 70 1/2" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Truss legs One end 45° off square, long-point measurement. | 8 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 35" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Floor joists | 8 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 39" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Floor supports | 6 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 20" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Side trim | 12 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 18" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Hut floors | 2 | 3/4" × 23" × 39" | 3/4 in plywood | ☐ |
| Cross braces | 4 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 63" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| End siding | 22 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 31 3/8" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Side siding (29") | 8 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 29" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Side siding (18") | 20 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 18" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Roofing boards No gaps between roofing boards. | 40 | 3/4" × 3 1/2" × 30 1/4" | 1x4 | ☐ |
| Center floor joists | 3 | 1 1/2" × 3 1/2" × 26" | 2x4 | ☐ |
| Center floor | 1 | 3/4" × 29" × 39" | 3/4 in plywood | ☐ |
| Center trim | 2 | 1 1/2" × 5 1/2" × 25" | 2x6 | ☐ |
| Ladder rungs | 3 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 32" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Center top | 1 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 25" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Back support | 1 | 3/4" × 2 1/2" × 75" | 1x3 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 2x4, 8 ft Trusses, floor joists, supports, trim. | 20 each | ☐ |
| 1x3, 8 ft Cross braces, ladder rungs, back support. | 5 each | ☐ |
| 1x4, 8 ft Siding and roofing. | 30 each | ☐ |
| 2x6, 8 ft (or stud) Center trim. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 2x2 (25 in) Center top. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Plywood, 3/4 in, 4x8 sheet Hut floors and center floor. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Wood screws, 3 in | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood screws, 2 in | 1 box | ☐ |
| Pocket-hole screws, 2-1/2 in | 1 box | ☐ |
| Lag bolts, 4-1/2 in, with nuts and washers | 8 each | ☐ |
| Finish nails, 2 in | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 1 bottle | ☐ |
| Paint or finish | 1 gallon | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$$$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.