Treehouses

Treehouses

A tree house is a house built in a tree, or several trees. Some treehouse enthusiasts have taken this concept so far as to build entire villages in a group of trees. You may not want to go this far and might just want something for your kids to play in during the summer.

Kid Treehouses

Enclosed spaces actually help children grow. Being in small quarters forces them to use their imaginations more, which helps with their mental growth. Therefore, a kid’s treehouse is not only a fun place for them to play, it’s a place for them to grow as people (albeit the little people they currently are).

Treehouses are generally small, one room structures set in place using the thick trunks of trees. They can be reached either by ladder, ladder rungs on the tree trunk, or even building a staircase to reach the house. In this small space children feel like their in charge for once. They will come up with elaborate stories to play out, helping them grow intellectually, and learning to become people (many of these played out tails include moral value like they’d see on a TV show or movie).

How To Build A Treehouse

The first thing to take into account when building a treehouse, is the tree itself. You’ll want to design the treehouse in such a way that you cause as little harm to the tree as possible. After all, you don’t want to kill a part of your property for the sake of a few summers of fun. Never sink screws or nails into the trunk of a tree. Instead, tie the framework to the tree with thick rope, and have a self-standing ladder or staircase leading to the treehouse’s entrance.

The next thing to take into account is safety of the people (children) who’ll be using the structure most. Construct the treehouse in the lower third of the tree itself. This makes the fall down much less dangerous. Also, check all walls and railings to be sure they’re really safe and aren’t going to fall of someone is jumping up and down in the treehouse.

For full details on what materials you’ll need, as well as full step by step plans on how to go about building your treehouse, do some online research. Sites will tell you how to build your treehouse for just over $250. Of course, you may want to get more or less elaborate with your own, but this website is a good place to start. After all, you’ve got to know the rules before you can change them.