Tree House Roof Framing

Follow the simple steps below to frame your own tree house roof.

Tree house roof framing.

Framing and building the treehouse once the floor is in place and you are convinced everything is secure you can begin the building of the house itself on top. The tree house was started in 1970. The framing style of the roof refers to the actual components of each roofing truss and the design of the structural foundation of that roof. I used shingles cut in half to seal around the tree and shingled the rest of the roof like normal.

A flat roof is the easiest to install and when built correctly is easy to maintain. Treehouse framing basics we hope you found our tutorial on treehouse framing illuminating. Using some borrowed lumber salvaged during a remodeling project the first platform was built in a 113 year old elm tree seven feet off the ground a rope for a tire swing was placed over a branch at the heart pounding height of 30 feet put there by an 11 year old kid who was sure he was going to fall. The first step to building a tree house is to find the right tree.

Step 1 understanding the dimensions. Additionally when you re building your frame keep in mind that while standard walls are around 8 feet in height treehouse walls are also smaller to cut down on the weight of. The roof will extend the life of the tree house and is just as important as the rest of the framing. A tree house will act like a sail in strong winds adding a large load to the tree s roots.

While typical houses use two by four or two by six framing treehouses need lighter framing to put less stress on the tree. To stay up to date on photo tours of treehouses from this all new season of treehouse masters subscribe to our newsletter and give us a follow on facebook and instagram. When building on one main trunk level the main platform by cantilevering the beams and supporting them from below. The springtime is the perfect time to begin construction and the family can enjoy it throughout all summer and fall.

To create the roof add another set of 1 x 6s on top from front to back. Therefore you ll commonly use two by two or two by three lumber for framing a treehouse. Even though these are called flat roofs they do have a. The treehouse should be entirely supported from the floor with no contact with the rest of the tree.

20 simple tree house plans and design to take up this spring. You can also use a plastic tarp for the roof. In high wind areas build your tree house in the lower third of the tree. Choose one that is sturdy enough to withstand the weight of your new treehouse as well as any visitors that may occupy the space.