The Complete Guide: Build Your Kids a Treehouse (Black & Decker Series)

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Treehouses Anyone Can Build!  This is a basic yet complete presentation of how to plan, design, and build a safe, fun treehouse structure for children. The book begins with an inspirational chapter showing the many treehouse variations that are possible. Next, a chapter on basic techniques shows how the essential treehouse platform can be built and secured in any tree configuration-nestled high among the branches or designed so the trunk passes up through the center, and every variation in-between. Then, ...
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Overview

Treehouses Anyone Can Build!  This is a basic yet complete presentation of how to plan, design, and build a safe, fun treehouse structure for children. The book begins with an inspirational chapter showing the many treehouse variations that are possible. Next, a chapter on basic techniques shows how the essential treehouse platform can be built and secured in any tree configuration-nestled high among the branches or designed so the trunk passes up through the center, and every variation in-between. Then, separate chapters show the techniques for adding walls, roofs, ladders, access hatches and accessories. The final chapter of the book gives complete plans for the treehouses, from the very simple to the surprisingly sophisticated.
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Help your kids explore their imaginations with a well-built tree house. Schmidt (Decorating with Architectural Details) presents a well-organized guide to the basics of tree house building. Good photos and clear, detailed instructions lead readers through six designs. There is an informative section on what species of tree is best to "host" your structure as well as cautionary information on building codes and zoning. This is a solid book, but it lacks the flare and spirit of David and Jeanie Stiles's Treehouses & Playhouses You Can Build. Still, Schmidt provides great instruction and a solid foundation. Recommended. - Library Journal March 1, 2007
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Help your kids explore their imaginations with a well-built tree house. Schmidt (Decorating with Architectural Details) presents a well-organized guide to the basics of tree house building. Good photos and clear, detailed instructions lead readers through six designs. There is an informative section on what species of tree is best to "host" your structure as well as cautionary information on building codes and zoning. This is a solid book, but it lacks the flare and spirit of David and Jeanie Stiles's Treehouses & Playhouses You Can Build.Still, Schmidt provides great instruction and a solid foundation. Recommended.

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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781589232877
  • Publisher: Creative Publishing international
  • Publication date: 2/28/2007
  • Series: Black & Decker Complete Guide Series
  • Pages: 144
  • Sales rank: 464,676
  • Product dimensions: 8.25 (w) x 10.81 (h) x 0.37 (d)

Meet the Author

Charlie Self is a freelance home improvement writer who has authored dozens of books and hundreds of magazine articles. He lives in Bedford, VA.

John Drigot is a well-respected designer of DIY woodworking plans. He lives in Fort Collins, CO.

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Table of Contents


Introduction     4
Portfolio of Treehouses     6
How to Build a Treehouse     18
Treehouse Basics & Design     20
Choosing a Tree     21
General Tree Health     22
Is It Big Enough?     23
Location     24
Behavior     25
Grooming the winner     26
Choosing a Tree Species     27
Planning & Design     28
Building Codes & Zoning Laws     29
Elements of a Treehouse     30
Design Considerations     40
Drawing Plans     44
Lumber & Hardware     46
Treehouse Safety     50
Safe Treehouse Design     51
Working Safely     55
Safe Design Checklist     57
Treehouse Techniques     58
Building Platforms     59
Platform Basics     60
Platform Anchoring Techniques     61
Installing Decking     65
Platform Designs     66
Single Tree: Platform Nestled in Branches     67
Single Tree: Trunk as Center Post     70
Two Trees: Platform Spanning Between Trunks     75
Three Trees: PlatformSpanning Between Trunks     78
Two Trees & Two Support Posts     80
Walls, Windows & Doors     82
Framing Walls     83
Siding & Trim     87
Installing Walls     89
Making Windows & Doors     90
Building Railings     93
Building Roofs     94
Framing the Roof     95
Sheathing & Roofing     100
Accessories     104
Ladders, Trap Doors & Other Modes of Access     105
Building Ladders     106
Trap Doors     110
Fireman's Pole     111
Swings & Playthings     112
Swings & Slides     113
Climbing Features     114
Pulleys & Accessories     115
Zip Lines     115
Treehouse Plans     116
Gable Roof with Auxiliary Post     116
A-Frame with Walkout Deck     120
Half-covered Crow's Nest     124
Wraparound Shed on Stilts     128
Triangular Tree Hut     132
Four-tree Shanty     136
Resources     140
Photo Credits     140
Index     141
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