Do It Yourself – Build a Tree House
How to build a tree house
A tree house is a wonderful way to acquire extra play area for children or can even be utilized as an entertaining area for adults in some instances. The appearance of your tree house can be altered to fit either objective. Your primary goal should be to aim for durability, stability and then attractiveness. When you use the right materials your child’s tiny space to himself or your back to nature leisure spot may be crafted to suit your needs sufficiently. Once you have created your sturdy structure, you may apply a few lasting touches to make it even more inviting. Ultimately this should become an outdoor escape that may very well have for a few decades or more if it is maintained sufficiently. Before building a tree house, choosing the right plan and the best tree will be the first two elements you should consider before starting this project. You will also be more successful if you obtain the help of a couple friends. You can have great fun undertaking this project and you will definitely see the fruits of your labour once the tree house is ready to be used.
Required Materials
Lumber
Galvanized Screws
Concrete (cement, sand and gravel)
Gravel Base
Clamp
Required Tools
Jigsaw
Hammer
Post-hole digger
Drill
Level
Instructions
1.To start get your second frame board and erect it. Then brace it for additional support. Then you will have to drop a plum bob from the board to the ground this will distinguish the area where you will place the first post hole. Make a mark at this section and then take a post-hole digger or shovel/spade if you do not have a digger and make a hole of 2 feet in depth. If you go a little deeper that will be fine, however, be sure that enough of your post will be available to attach to your tree house structure.
2.You can now pour the gravel base into the hole; this should utilize no more than 3-4 inches of the hole. Place your 4 by 4 post into the newly filled hole and utilize a post level to make certain the post is adequately vertical. After doing this re-enforce your post by clamping it to the frame board, this will prevent it from swaying.
3.To secure your post further you will now need to add your concrete mixture into the post hole. Put a bit of water on top of the mixture to prevent air bubbles from forming. Your post will be sound after it has dried properly. Repeat this procedure for the remaining two posts.
4.Erect the other two frame boards to finish your base structure. Place a few galvanized screws into the corners to make sure that they are secured sufficiently.
5.Drill your posts and frames and then put in the carriage bolts properly. Put on your washer and nut and then re-enforce the two with a normal socket wrench to prevent shifting. You will need to cut the tops of the posts so that they will be symmetrically in line with the top of the frame. You can utilize your jigsaw to get a better cut. You may use a level to make certain that your cuts are level on top.
6.Build your ladder utilizing your two by fours. Cut them to fit the section, creating both rails and rungs. Nail them or screw them in place depending on the surface and your own preference.
7.Now you are ready to lay your planks at the top of your base structure. Make sure you leave spaces in between each piece of lumber. Nail them down properly.
8.Then build your wall frames using four by fours and wall studs. Put the frames around your platform and screw them securely in place.
9.Use a few pickets around your wall frame to permitadditional soundness to your structure. Re-enforce these will screws and a nail gun.
10.Your tree house is after all that ready to be painted and decorated as you like.
Tip
Before building examine the tree properly. Have professional look at it to make sure there is no damage that you may have missed. The tree has to be healthy and able to support the bulk of your tree house.