All pictures on this site were taken
with a Minolta Maxxum 3xi 35mm.
The
Treehouse
Built
the summer of 2003
The
inside deck area is 8' x 10' and 15' above ground level
Summer of 2003
April 27th 2006
UPDATED! April 27th 2006.
The Treehouse is going on 3 years
old. As you can see the roof has
been redone. It's a very
light and water tight roof too. See the updated
pictures section below. Other
new stuff includes a full carpet. A second lamp
and a TV/DVD player!
After the Treehouse be sure to check out my new
Front Yard Pond.
Visit
the pond now!
You can email me at keithandlisa@i2k.com
The Treehouse has successfully survived
its first winter. We had a number of storms
here in Michigan. No cracks,
no lost siding, the roof is still attached and the trees appear to be doing
well.
The Treehouse can really move in
the wind. The braces have really held up well.
See the Design pictures page for
some close up pics.
The treehouse is built around 2 pine
trees. Each tree is probably around 45 feet tall with a diameter
of 14" (at deck level). The deck is 15' above ground level.
The main brace supports are each made from 2x6's and 2x8's. Each
has 3 8" bolts running through each side with a block of wood in the middle.
The top of the brace is attached to the tree with a 10"x1" lag screw.
The bottom is a 8" lag.
All together 12 8"x1" and
4 10"x1" lag screws are used
Where are you from?
Some new pictures in here too.
New section
I have discovered that the treehouse
does not "get higher" as the trees grow.
The trees at deck level just get
thicker. I left some room for growth and I'm glad I did.
So the deck has stayed level even
as the two trees grow at slightly different rates.
I got all the wood and supplies
needed at Lowes. I used treated wood for the deck and braces.
Regular stuff for the rest only because it's a little $$ and things
add up pretty fast at the checkout line. At this point I've probably
put about $800 into it. I still need to trim up the roof and cover
it.
Sign my guestbook and let me know what you think.
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tools and very easy to use. It's FREE!!!
Page last updated April 27th, 2006..