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4x4 Working Outhouse available as a frame kit, complete kit or fully assembled unit
4x4 Working Outhouse with clearpoly roof
4x4 Working Outhouse with toilet seat, hopper and plywood bench
4x4 Working Outhouse with clearpoly roof and crescent moon detail on door
4x4 Working Outhouse vent  and flashing with clearpoly roof
4x4 Functional Outhouse with tudor brown roof
This functional outhouse was modified to have a clearpoly roof and tongue and groove siding
This functional outhouse was updated with shiplap pine siding and a gray metal roof
4x4 Working Outhouse with a clear roof and crescent moon cutout in the door
Post and beam outhouse is a perfect solution for off-grid plumbing
4x4 Working Outhouse available as a frame kit, complete kit or fully assembled unit
4x4 Working Outhouse with clearpoly roof
4x4 Working Outhouse with toilet seat, hopper and plywood bench
4x4 Working Outhouse with clearpoly roof and crescent moon detail on door
4x4 Working Outhouse vent  and flashing with clearpoly roof
4x4 Functional Outhouse with tudor brown roof
This functional outhouse was modified to have a clearpoly roof and tongue and groove siding
This functional outhouse was updated with shiplap pine siding and a gray metal roof
4x4 Working Outhouse with a clear roof and crescent moon cutout in the door
Post and beam outhouse is a perfect solution for off-grid plumbing
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Working Outhouse

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MSRP: $1,382.00
Our Price: $1,194.00
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This Functional Outhouse is embellished with a quarter moon design cutout in the door. It comes complete with a fully enclosed bench seat, angled for comfort, a vent stack, toilet seat and a hopper which funnels material to a hole in the floor.

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Description

Functional or just for looks an outhouse is a staple of the countryside. A quarter-moon design is cut out of the door. The history of the quarter-moon on the door of the outhouse goes way back to Europe in the 1500s or the 1600s. It was common practice, back then, to identify which outhouse was which by means of a circular symbol on the door of the men’s and a quarter-moon on the ladies’. The circular symbol and the quarter-moon were Europe’s version of the Chinese Yin and Yang. A little building such as this wooden outhouse can be incorporated with a composting toilet or be equipped with a working hole or used just for looks to store hand tools. Our optional working outhouse toilet package includes a fully enclosed plywood bench seat with a vent stack, a toilet seat and a hopper. Jamaica Cottage Shop offers several options to allow you to personalize your outhouse. Upgrade to clear roofing to achieve a bright and naturally lit outhouse shed. Need your outhouse to fit in with the rest of your buildings? Ask about our siding and roof options to achieve your desired look.

Offered as a frame only kit, complete pre-cut kit or step-by-step plans nationwide, our outdoor post and beam shed solutions give you New England charm no matter where you are located. If you live within our Northeast delivery area, consider purchasing a design fully assembled and delivered to your prepared site. Rugged post and beam techniques, passed down through the centuries, are used to construct this sturdy picturesque shelter, reminiscent of old New England. All of our outbuildings, storage sheds, garden sheds, cottages and utility enclosures are built of the finest Vermont lumber and handcrafted for long life and durability. New England weather can really put a wood garden shed or cottage to the test, and Jamaica Cottage Shop’s products have proven to stand the test of time and strength.

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4×4 Working Outhouse

Complete Pre-Cut Kit (Pre-Set Options)

Base Area: 16 sq. ft.

Total Interior Area: 16 sq. ft.

Recommended Foundation: 3–4” Crushed Gravel

Overall Dimensions: 8’6” H x 4’10” W x 4’10” D

Estimated Weight: 1,200 lbs

SILL PLATES

4×6 Pressure Treated Sill Plate

2×4 Pressure Treated Joists 24” On Center

¾” CDX Plywood Floor Decking

Floor Weight Rating: 10 lbs/ sq. ft.

WALLS

4”x4” Hemlock Post and Beam Wall Framing

Wall Height: 60”

Siding: 1” rough sawn Pine Board & Batten

1” rough sawn Pine Corner, Door & Fascia Trim

ROOF

Gable Roof Style

Roof Pitch: 12/12

2”x4” rough sawn Hemlock Rafters 24” On Center

1”x6” rough sawn Hemlock Exposed Collar Ties

1”x4” rough sawn Hemlock Strapping 20” On Center

Corrugated 29g Metal Roofing, Color: Evergreen

DOOR

1 2-0 JCS-built 2” Thick rough sawn Pine Single Door with Crescent Moon Cutout, no ramp

Additional Features

Fully enclosed plywood bench with vent stack, toilet seat and hopper

Estimated Assembly Time & Logistic Information

Estimated Assembly Time: One Person: 10 hrs

Estimated Shipping Cube Sizes

Cube 1: 42”x42”x96”


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Siding 2 Siding

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Roofing 3 Roofing

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See our information sheet here for details on each type.

Millwork 4 Millwork

We refer to “Millwork” as the doors and windows.

Select “Standard Millwork” to include the Standard Millwork Package for your structure.
Select “Remove Millwork” to purchase different or upgraded millwork separately or or add in your own.

Note: Your kit is designed to have specific size rough openings. If you purchase millwork separately or use your own, consider size.
Aftermarket alterations are sometimes made by experienced carpenters to accommodate additional or slightly different size millwork. Frame-Only Kits generally don’t come with Millwork. You have the option to add it here by selecting “Standard Millwork”

Add Ons 5 Add Ons

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