CHOOSING A TREE FOR A TREE HOUSE

  
     
  By Rae Chiaramonte
  
   
     
  If you can think back to your childhood, you can probably remember the neighborhood kid who had a tree house in his backyard. It seemed like the most ideal place to be to hang out with friends without any interference from the parents. Perhaps now as a parent your children have approached you to build a tree house in your own backyard. Although this doesn't seem like much of a monumental task, most people overlook important factors in the planning stages that could ultimately compromise the safety of the structure.



The most important factor in building a tree house is the suitability of the tree which will act as a foundation for the structure. While it may seem sufficient enough for the tree to be healthy and sturdy, not all types of trees are a good fit for this type of project. Generally speaking, you want hardwood trees like oak and cherry that are often used in construction applications. If you are unsure what type of tree of you have in your backyard, research pictures online or go to a local nursery to double check.

After you have identified the type of tree which the tree house will hopefully rest on, you will need to give its limbs a quick glance. For our purposes, we are aiming for limbs that have a diameter of at least eight inches. They shouldn't budge when you exert force on them. Our support beams will rest on these limbs, so any indication that they may give way should deter you form proceeding. Also be on the lookout for any signs of rotting wood. This again may suggest that the tree's strength has been compromised.

If everything checks out, the final decision to be made before building begins is how high the tree house will be relative to the ground. The higher it goes, the more susceptible it will be to movement due to the wind. This may place undue weight on the limbs, making them vulnerable to cracking. Also consider that it will be more difficult to transport tools and materials up the tree.

Make sure you plan the building phase carefully before construction gets underway. That means tabulating all the anticipated costs and buying all the materials. If this is the first construction project you have tackled, perhaps it would be worth consulting with a friend or family member in the field to ensure the project unfolds as intended.

  
   
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