Building a tree house for your kids is a real labor of love. It’s basically like building a small shed. However, it’s a little more rigorous than the building the average shed, as you’re doing all the construction seven or more feet in the air. Add to that the fact that you’re attaching it to a tree with sporadic, free-form branches, you’re standing on a wobbly ladder, and you can see just what a labor of devotion this project is.
This tree house is designed to do as little damage to the tree as possible. The platform frame encircles the trunk of the tree and is secured in place with four sturdy braces. The weight of the structure rests on the bracing, which in turn rests against the tree trunk. This ensures that the house remains secure and stable in high winds.
Once you’ve completed and installed the floor framing, you can enclose the structure in any style your little darlings can imagine. The shell can resemble a fort, a king’s tower, a whimsical cottage or a pirate ship. Sit down with your kids, a pad of drawing paper and do a little brainstorming. You can build the tree house of their dreams, and you’ll probably relive a little of your youth.
Find this plan at: http://www.popularmechanics.com/home/how-to-plans/woodworking/4350648
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