Hello, I have bought a playhouse for the children in modules (Ikea concept), see pdf. It is called loft300.
The playhouse is like a loft that stands on pillars. I plan to place it on a slope that is not very steep (see the picture).
I have considered screwing the pillars into post foundations (http://www.jabo.se/se/sortiment/beslag-och-tillbehoer/markfundament-71x71/) and letting the two post foundations that will support the pillars at the front (located at the slope's base) stick up a bit to compensate for the height difference. Alternatively, buy longer pillars.
Can I do as I have planned, or do you have better suggestions?
awake. I've thought about that too and I solve it by having something underneath. I've tested it and it works well. especially for the slide as it becomes more fun for the kids!
Isn't it better to lower the cabin at the back rather than raise it at the front and extend the stairs and slide? The post foundations should work well, but they need to be driven all the way down.
I think it looks nicer if the cabin is a bit higher, plus we get a better view of the kids from the living room. The question is whether there are other solutions than post foundations!
posts or slabs, the fence post variant you link to feels a bit iffy regarding settlements. Also, consider what you'll use the cabin for once the kids lose interest in a few years, for example, it might be good to already strengthen the framework.
It will be difficult to find a spot on the property where the ground is level.
I think it will be a combination of raising the front posts and trimming a bit off the rear posts.
The playhouse isn't that large and doesn't really weigh much. It can be lifted by 2 adults without a problem. I was thinking that in a few years when they get a bit older, we could move it to the wooded area behind the house, so they can use it as a den. That's why I don't want concrete posts or a slab.
How about if I bury a lecablock and somehow attach the posts to it, will it hold?
Thank you for all the answers and tips. The solution was that I cut the rear posts and used post foundations. It turned out to be super stable . see image!
You are absolutely right regarding something soft where the slide ends. I temporarily solved it by placing a thick blanket but today I'll take some sand from the sandbox .
