Treehouse Platform With Roof

After the posts are installed lay decking board onto the platform.

Treehouse platform with roof. Using some borrowed lumber salvaged during a remodeling project the first platform was built in a 113 year old elm tree seven feet off the ground a rope for a tire swing was placed over a branch at the heart pounding height of 30 feet put there by an 11 year old kid who was sure he was going to fall. A tree house will act like a sail in strong winds adding a large load to the tree s roots. Drive one hook into both trunks about 8 feet 2 4 m above the bottom of the platform. This roof is made from a simple tarp although you can also get more elaborate in designing and constructing your roof.

The tree house was started in 1970. Use exterior wood screws to affix the 2 x 4s into the 4 x 4 posts. Once the platform is level you are ready to install the permanent braces that will support the treehouse. This will serve as the floor of your treehouse.

In high wind areas build your tree house in the lower third of the tree. To add the walls install 2 x 4s around the perimeter roughly four feet above the platform. While typical houses use two by four or two by six framing treehouses need lighter framing to put less stress on the tree. Then use 1 x 6s as paneling on all four walls.

You can pick up some hold down brackets to mount to the tree with another 3 4 lag. I used two 2x6 s screwed together and cut at 45 degree angles. Additionally when you re building your frame keep in mind that while standard walls are around 8 feet in height treehouse walls are also smaller to cut down on the weight of. Add a simple roof to your treehouse.