How to build a treehouse
There are many things to consider when starting out on a treehouse project - and I’ll add more to this work in progress page and message me with what you want to see - but one of the first decisions are (for structure and aesthetics):
Will the treehouse be supported by a tree, or will it stand on it’s own legs?
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Treehouses supported by trees
This is the classic approach, but needs careful consideration to ensure that the structure is safe and that the host tree is not significantly affected. Large specialist fixings are required to ensure that the supporting beams of the treehouse are not touching the tree, to prevent rot, infection and strangulation of the tree as it grows.
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Treehouses on stilts
You don’t need a tree at all, a treehouse can stand on stilts. Some sticklers may say this isn’t then officially a treehouse, but we think that being up in the tree canopy, or even at an elevated height if you don’t have trees nearby, gives the magical sense of euphoria, the protected den and the change in perspective that is the essence of a treehouse.
