Contents
The Complete Guide to Treehouses
Introduction
Lofty Ideas
Treehouse Basics
Choosing a Tree
General Tree Health
Is It Big Enough?
Location
Behavior
Grooming the Winner
Choosing a Tree Species
Planning & Design
Building Codes & Zoning Laws
Elements of a Treehouse
Design Considerations
Drawing Plans
Lumber & Hardware
Treehouse Safety
Safe Treehouse Design
Working Safely
Treehouse Building Techniques
Building Platforms
Platform Basics
Platform Anchoring Techniques
Installing Decking
Platform Designs
Single Tree: Platform Nestled in Branches
Single Tree: Trunk as Center Post
Two Trees: Platform Spanning Between Trunks
Three Trees: Platform Spanning Between Trunks
Two Trees & Two Support Posts
Framing & Finishing Walls
Framing Walls
Siding & Trim
Installing Walls
Building Railings
Finishing Interiors
Wall & Ceiling Paneling
Shelves & Tables
Flip-down Table & Bunk
Doors & Windows
Building a Window
Window Cutouts
Shutters & Pop-up Windows
Fun Doors
Classic Doors
Building Roofs
Framing the Roof
Sheathing & Roofing
Modes of Access
Ladders
Stairs
Trap Doors
Fireman’s Pole
Swings & Playthings
Classic Tree Swings
Zip Line
Rock Climbing Wall
Water Cannon
Speaking Tube
Slides
Treehouse Projects
Open-air Treehouse
Gable House with Entry Deck
More Treehouse Plans
Plan 1: Gable Roof with Auxiliary Posts
Plan 2: A-frame with Walkout Deck
Plan 3: Half-covered Crow’s Nest
Plan 4: Wraparound Shed on Stilts
Plan 5: Triangular Tree Hut
Plan 6: Four-tree Shanty
Resources/Photo Credits
Index