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Small Cape Cod Manual
Tools Needed:
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Cordless Drill (12v or higher)
-#2 Square drive bit
-Hammer
-6' Step Ladder
-Tape Measure
-Square utility knife with blade & hook blade
-Speed Square
Little Cottage Co.
PO Box 455
Berlin, OH 44610
330-893-4212
© 2007– 2008 Little Cottage Co.
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- Page 1 Cordless Drill (12v or higher) -#2 Square drive bit -Hammer -6’ Step Ladder -Tape Measure -Square utility knife with blade & hook blade -Speed Square Little Cottage Co. PO Box 455 Berlin, OH 44610 330-893-4212 © 2007– 2008 Little Cottage Co.
- Page 2 Again, make sure the plywood is even or Fasten these in the same manner. Space screws in sets of (2) 8” - 10” apart. you will have an uneven floor. Construction Manual © 2007 – 2008 Little Cottage Co. Page 1...
- Page 3 Push the wall in as shown so the siding Install header block B is against the floor. This is again some- thing to do throughout the entire assembly process. Construction Manual © 2007 – 2008 Little Cottage Co. Page 2...
- Page 4 Small Cape Cod Manual Now make sure it is even on top. Fasten Install panel C. Fasten this onto the header the trim on the header block B into the block as shown. siding. Be sure to measure from 2x3 to 2x3 that Fasten the other side of the header block B the opening is 20”.
- Page 5 Small Cape Cod Manual Install panel E. Be sure to keep them Install panel F. Again keep square and even as shown. Fasten all joints like this level. roughly every 8”-10” with 2 1/2” screws. Install panel G. Fasten in corner and bot- Fasten corner like this.
- Page 6 Small Cape Cod Manual Press together trim as shown and Install this assembled gable top. fasten. The trim is not fastened to allow for adjustments. Measure in 5 1/2” from the outside as Have someone press in from the outside as shown.
- Page 7 Install (3) 2x3x36” pieces over the top of the door and sides over joints. This will provide strength for the door. Keep even with the edge of the door. Construction Manual © 2007 - 2008 Little Cottage Co. Page 6...
- Page 8 Keep even on the inside as shown and Install other side. fasten. Next install the center piece. Note: speed square, keep these edges even. Fasten, be sure to use enough screws. Construction Manual © 2007 - 2008 Little Cottage Co. Page 7...
- Page 9 Flip the truss and install gusset on other Use black headed screws for this. Install side. one gusset on either side of the truss. For a total of 2 per truss. Construction Manual © 2007 - 2008 Little Cottage Co. Page 8...
- Page 10 Use black-headed screws to fasten. Note gap between OSB and 2x2 with trim. Continue installing sheeting around the Be sure you have this before fastening on building. top. Construction Manual © 2007 - 2008 Little Cottage Co. Page 9...
- Page 11 To cut “caps” cut staggered fashion. the tabs. For Example: If there are 3 tabs per shingle there will be 3 “caps”, just con- tinue to cut the line through the shingle. Construction Manual © 2007 - 2008 Little Cottage Co. Page 10...
- Page 12 Screw the bas into the roof. You can use 2 Make sure the frame is square. 1/2” screws. Be sure to check on the inside and break off the screw that is exposed. Construction Manual © 2007 - 2008 Little Cottage Co. Page 11...
- Page 13 Flip to other side and fasten together. Slide the pieces together as shown. Use 2 1/2” screws to fasten together. Fasten small truss as shown. Fasten one side of OSB to trusses. Construction Manual © 2007 - 2008 Little Cottage Co. Page 12...
- Page 14 Use your speed square to make sure the Fasten the dormer onto the base. dormer is square to the building. If it is not squared correctly it can look different. Construction Manual © 2007 - 2008 Little Cottage Co. Page 13...
- Page 15 Install the next row of shingles. Once the last row is installed measure 4 1/4” from the top down and snap a chalk line. This ensures a straight line for the cap. Construction Manual © 2007 - 2008 Little Cottage Co. Page 14...
- Page 16 Install a siding piece below the child door Place the provided spacer bar by edge. and the adult door. Be sure to keep level with the floor. Construction Manual © 2007 - 2008 Little Cottage Co. Page 15...
- Page 17 Place the spacer bar by the adult door. 34 inches. It should be very close to this Again use only 1 black head screw per measurement in order for the adult door to hinge. work. Construction Manual © 2007 - 2008 Little Cottage Co. Page 16...
- Page 18 Your house is now ready to move into!!! nails. Be careful to not “wrinkle the cor- ners” when installing. Please see additional manuals for , deck & rail, chimney, or additional windows. Construction Manual © 2007 - 2008 Little Cottage Co. Page 17...
- Page 19 Small Cape Cod Manual Thank You for purchasing from Little Cottage Co. We wish you many years of enjoyment! Pictured playhouses are shown with additional options. Construction Manual © 2007 - 2008 Little Cottage Co. Page 18...