Construction tutorial
Supports
From a practical point of view, building a good solid foundation for a treehouse is similar to that of a normal house - it must be planned to be as maintenance-free as you can make it. Trying to replace structural beams at a later stage when you realise they aren't up to the task is a hugely difficult, frustrating and time-consuming job. Avoid this situation by drawing yourself up a good plan. Read through the following pages and you will find that learning from experience will save you time and effort.
Basics
- What type of support will I need?
- Types of flexible joint
- Fixtures and fastenings
- Dangerous things to avoid
Techniques
- Building using rigid framed supports
- Using metal brackets
- Using cables
- Fitting knee braces
- Non-flat surfaces and how to attach to them
- Building without any trees/using posts