Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I need a lot of construction or carpentry experience in order to build the Club House?

A: A basic knowledge of construction and tools is recommended. However, extensive experience is not required. Some of the designs may require at least two people for certain steps in the construction.

Q: Can I substitute different materials for the ones listed in the packet?

A: Different materials can be substituted, however, it may affect some of the dimensions and possibly the stability of the structure. We generally do not recommend changing materials or structure dimensions.

Q: I ordered some plans and never received my order in the mail - Why didn't I get my plans?

A: Your order of $9.95 is for a plan set in digital PDF form which you download to your computer. You must then print the PDF file on your local printer to make a paper copy. We do not produce or mail sets of paper plans.

Q: I do not do on-line orders because I am concerned about security and identity theft. Is there another way I can get clubhouse plans ?

A: We will email you a Plan PDF file after we receive a money order for $9.95. Contact us at clubhouseplans@yahoo.com for mailing address.

Q: What exactly are we receiving in the purchase?

A: You will be downloading a digital PDF of detailed instructions to build your own club house. The sheets contain 12-14 illustrations with instructions, a materials list, a tools listing, and a couple black and white photos of the completed product.

Q: Can I modify the dimensions indicated in the design specifications?

A: If you want to change the size of the club house, make sure that you carefully study each page of instructions for potential changes to other dimensions as well. We generally do not recommend changing materials or structure dimensions.

Q: Is exposure to treated lumber potentially harmful to children?

A: The EPA states that exposure to treated lumber does not pose an unreasonable health risk. However the EPA also recommends limiting exposure to the chemicals in treated lumber by thorough hand washing after contacting the lumber and proper handling of lumber and scrap lumber. Please see the link before for more detailed information.

This link contains valuable information concerning the safe handling of treated lumber. Please download the PDF for information concerning handling both CCA and ACQ lumber during and after construction. Click Here to Download information on Treated Lumber CCA treated lumber (chromated copper arsenate) was removed from the market in 2004 due to possible health concerns pertaining to the CCA compound. The CCA lumber was generally replaced by ACQ treated lumber, (Alkaline Copper Quaternary) compound as a wood perservative.
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