The Ultimate Treehouses
If you are considering updating your outdoor space to build a treehouse for children and grownups alike, the first step is to locate a healthy tree and determine the access you want to build. Once you have had the tree checked out by a professional and are cleared to build, it's time to hire a professional to build your place among the leaves!
Fun for adults, too!
Modern treehouses are much more than a fort for children to enjoy in the summer, though that can certainly be fun. You can create a wonderful oasis for adults as well in your treehouse. With the right access, you can get some cozy furniture and even string lights in your treehouse.
Choosing the right tree
The first step is to find a healthy hardwood tree and have it checked out by a professional like Garden Art Landscaping to make sure the tree is healthy enough to tolerate the stress. An arborist can confirm that the tree you choose can handle the stress of having a ladder or a stairway bolted to it, as well as having a platform built in a fork of the branches.
Determining the best access
If you plan to simply hang out and read while enjoying the breeze, a ladder may work. However, if you're planning to get many adults into your treehouse, you will need a staircase.
A deck builder like Grand View Deck & Patio can give you great advice on the best woods to choose for this project before building a safe, attractive deck. Because the base of your stairs will probably need to be set on concrete piers or deck blocks, you may want to get an assessment of the soil around the base of the tree so that you can be sure that a hard frost won't damage the landing at the bottom of the stairs.
Choosing your framework
Do you want four walls and a roof? Because many treehouse owners enjoy the space for at least three seasons of the year, having walls, screens, a roof, and even windows can greatly improve your treehouse access. Getting all of these materials up to the treehouse platform, once constructed, will be challenging.
Because of the risk of a sore back, sprained ankle, or twisted or smashed foot, it's a good idea to hire out the construction of this project.
Consider incorporating a pulley
Once you have your treehouse constructed, adding a pulley to one side of the building will make it much easier to move furniture into the space. With a bit of creativity, you can eventually turn the pulley into a dumbwaiter to deliver snacks and beverages to family and friends!
Talk with your treehouse design team about other features to enhance your experience. While making your decision, make sure you check out our Facebook and Instagram pages for great home improvement ideas.