How to Build a Tree House

Having a tree house has its own charm and allure. The quaint look of a tree house overlooking a grassy landscape makes for a picture perfect image. A joy for kids and adults alike, tree houses are idyllic and romantic. Let us learn how to build a tree house:


    Design The Tree House

  1. It goes without saying that if you wish to build a tree house, the tree should be strong and sturdy. The branches of the tree should be very strong, hold a lot of weight and grow parallel to the ground. The roots of the tree should go deep into the ground. Make sure that the trunk is robust and there are no insects or parasites living in the tree that could weaken it. Get an expert certify if the tree is indeed healthy enough for a tree house to be constructed atop it.
  2. Draw out a plan of how the tree will look on the paper. Take the measurements of the tree while chalking out a plan for the tree house. A plan can cement your idea of building a tree house in the right perspective.

Building The Tree House

  1. Nail boards to the trunk or put a rope ladder to serve as steps to the tree house. This will make it easy for you to reach to your tree house and also have a merry time sitting on the branches of the tree. You can also nail boards together across two branches that serve as a platform for you to sit peacefully.
  2. You can also make use of boards around the sides of the platform to make a railing.
  3. Put a plastic tarp and lean it towards the railing to make the roof.
  4. For flooring, use tongue-and-groove floorboards or exterior plywood sheets. Have the walls prefabricated on the ground and then hoist them into position. Keep doors and windows in proportion to the size of the tree house. It is ideal to use Plexiglas or Perspex instead of the regular glass for windows.

Decorate Your Tree House

  1. Make use of light furniture like plastic chairs to be set in the tree house. As mentioned before, find out how much weight the branches can handle before you put things in the tree house.
  2. To decorate your tree house, use non toxic, eco-friendly paints and varnishes. Insulate the floor and other parts of the house including the roof. Consider double-glazing the windows to save energy.