How do I Build a Tree House?
Children and tree houses are the perfect combination for creating lasting memories. Whatever it is about the prospect of having a tree house, very little else excites a child like climbing up a tree to the sanctum of a place all their own. Though it takes a little time and basic construction know-how, you can build a tree house in a weekend with proper planning and preparation. Before you begin building a tree house, you must overcome the greatest obstacle, which is finding the right tree. A tree house needs a mature, strong tree with a thick trunk and solid supporting branches. If you don’t have this kind of tree, your only option is to build a stilt-frame house or ground level playhouse. However, if you do have a suitable tree, or even a group of trees that could share the load-bearing weight of a tree house, you need only to begin your planning. A tree house needs a well-built frame foundation for the platform to rest upon, and you will need to use pressure treated lumber for the en