Make Memories With Your Kids With These DIY Treehouse Tips

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3. Install a secure platform.

When building the platform, attach two main beams to the tree first. The beams should be secure and sturdy since they support the entire structure. Proceed with building the floor frame by installing the perimeter beams and the floor joists on top of the main beams. Make sure the frame is level before you install the knee braces for further support.

You can use 2×10 lumber for the main beams and 2×6 for the perimeter beams and floor joists, and knee braces.

4. Add the floorboards.

Install the floorboards to complete the treehouse’s platform. In some areas, you would need to cut around the boards to make room for the tree’s trunk or branches. You can use several pieces of 2×6 lumber for the floor boards.

When you’re done with the platform, you can install the ladder as well. It should be easier for you to access the platform and continue building the rest of the treehouse.

5. Build the walls and the roof.

Construct the wall frames, board it up, then you’ll have the walls of your treehouse. If you have an old wooden fence you’re about to replace, you can reuse this as the treehouse’s walls. As for the roof, you can use a tarp (it’d be easier) or you can build a traditional roof with two slopes from wooden boards or metal sheets.

6. Add the door and windows

Complete your treehouse by adding doors and windows, or you can leave it as it is without adding any. For finishing touches, paint your treehouse or simply keep it natural.

Check out this video by Wranglerstar to learn more about building a DIY treehouse:

Remember to make your DIY treehouse as safe as possible. Test its stability before you allow your kids and their friends to play. If at some point you really find it challenging to proceed, you can always ask advice from a professional or have it completed by a licensed treehouse builder.

Do you have DIY treehouse tips to share? Let us know by writing a comment below!

There’s another DIY project you can do thus summer! Check out this DIY giant connect four for your backyard tutorial!

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