how do i build a treehouse?

Answer 1

1. Pay someone thousands of dollars
2. Pick a tree that has a few strong limbs (or one that you can run a post to the ground to support one corner) and figure out where you can run joists across to make a platform. Do not plan on nailing or screwing into the tree for primary strength - it will damage the tree and/or not be strong enough. When you have a base that mostly stays in place with gravity, perhaps you can tack to the tree but should not need to. Tie the ends of the joists together to make a frame. Now decide if you want the floors very level or if tilting would be fun. If level, you will have to build up from the base platform to make a level floor. If not, then add additional joists to make good support for the floor. In either case, add subfloor and start using standard stickbuilt or post and beam construction to make the house.

Answer 2

We built ours all by ourselves.(Me and a friend) We did`nt have books or instructions(or the internet). But best of all, we had no fear. We did have trial and error!!! Which if you really think about it, is what a treehouse is all about. It`s a learning experience from the ground up, so to speak. Sometimes the best lessons in life are those you learn on your own. It may surprise you what someone learns by pushing aside a "keyboard" and picking up a hammer and an old crosscut saw.

Answer 3

go to home depot or Lowe's they have plan design books for about any thing you want to build cost 7-10 $