Building a treehouse with the kids this summer

1w ago·1 min read

So I've been planning this for months and finally got the materials delivered last week. My 6 and 8 year old are losing their minds with excitement. I'm thinking 8x8 platform about 12 feet up in our big oak tree. Has anyone here done this before? I'm pretty confident with carpentry but want to make sure the safety aspect is dialed in. Planning to use lag bolts into the trunk and proper bracing. Any gotchas I should know about?

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BBrianRegular1w ago

Your kids are going to remember this forever. That's the kind of summer project that becomes a core memory. Just make sure it's actually safe before they spend extended time up there.

DDannyRegular1w ago

This is so cool. My 6yo has been asking for something like this. How much are you budgeting for the whole thing and did you draw up plans or just winging it? Also what's your experience level with this kind of build?

JJasonNew Dad1w ago

Oh man, you're braver than me. I built a deck last summer and it nearly killed me. A treehouse sounds amazing but also terrifying. Are you doing this totally yourself or getting help? Please tell me you're at least having someone check your structural work because kids falling is not the memory you want.