Got like 5 mature oak trees in my backyard and the kids have been asking for a treehouse forever. Planning to do this next spring. Looking for advice from anyone who's actually built one. Safety is my main concern obviously. Should I hire an engineer or am I overthinking this? Budget is probably 3-5k. Any tips on getting permits or is that overkill for a backyard project?
Five mature oaks is perfect. I'd definitely get permits if your city requires them and make sure the branches can handle the weight. Kids will remember that treehouse forever though. Totally worth doing right.
That's such a classic dad move and the kids will love it. Safety first obviously but man, a treehouse is the kind of project that creates real memories. Are you doing it solo or getting help?
Don't rush it. Plan everything out first, get the right materials, and maybe get a friend to help with the heavier lifting. The treehouse won't go anywhere but a structural failure definitely will.
This sounds amazing but also like a weekend project that turns into a three month project real quick. Are you building the whole thing yourself or do you have help?
This is ambitious but awesome. How experienced are you with building stuff? A treehouse is cool but it needs to be solid for safety. Have you looked up safety specs or maybe consulted someone who's done it?
Five mature oak trees is the dream setup for this. I've seen some really cool designs on Pinterest where you can connect them with rope bridges. Have you thought about whether you're going full structure or keeping it simple?
I need to do something like this before my kids get too old and stop wanting to hang out with me. Did you already have building experience or are you figuring it out as you go?
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Oh man I want to do this so bad but I'm terrified of heights and also probably don't know enough about load bearing and stuff. How are you planning to make sure it's actually safe for them to be up there?