Wednesday, June 12, 2013

How to Build a Tree House


A tree house is a great way to get additional play space for children or may even be used as an entertaining area for adults in some cases. The look of your tree house can be altered to suit either objective. Your primary goal should be to achieve durability, stability and then attractiveness. When you utilize the proper materials your child’s cosy space to himself or your back to nature leisure spot may be moulded to suit your desires sufficiently. Once you have made your sound structure, you may put in a few lasting touches to make it even more inviting. Ultimately this should become an outdoor escape that may very well last you a few decades or more once it is maintained sufficiently.

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 acquire the help of a couple friends. You can have great fun starting and completing this project and you will certainly see your triumph in full bloom once the tree house has been completed for use.

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 begin get your second frame board and position it. Then brace it for extra support. Then you will need to drop a plum bob from the board to the ground this will become the area where you will put 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 create a hole of 2 feet in depth. If you go a bit deeper that will be okay, however, be certain that enough of your post will be available to connect to your tree house structure.

2. You may now pour the gravel base into the hole; this should take up 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 ensure the post is adequately vertical. After doing this secure your post by clamping it to the frame board, this will prevent it from swaying.

3. To secure your post further you will now have to add your concrete mixture around the post hole. Put a bit of water on top of the mixture to prevent air bubbles from forming. Your post will be stable after it has dried properly. Repeat this process for the other two posts.

4. Put up the other two frame boards to complete your base structure. Place a few galvanized screws into the corners to ensure that they are secured sufficiently.

5. Drill your posts and frames and then put in the carriage bolts securely. Install your washer and nut and then secure the two with a normal socket wrench to stop shifting. You will need to cut the tops of the posts so that they will be evenly in line with the top of the frame. You may use your jigsaw to get a more even cut. You may use a level to ensure that your cuts are level on top.

6. Create your ladder using your two by fours. Cut them to suit the section, creating both rails and rungs. Nail them or screw them in place based on the surface and your own preference.

7. Now you can lay your planks on top of your base structure. Make sure you leave spaces in between each section of lumber. Nail them down properly.

8. Then build your wall frames utilizing four by fours and wall studs. Place the frames around your platform and screw them securely in place.

9. Utilize a few pickets around your wall frame to permit-extra 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 construction examine the tree carefully. Have an expert assess it to ensure there is no deterioration that you may have overlooked. The tree has to be healthy and apt to support the weight of your tree house.

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