Basic Building Tips For Tree House Repairs And Accessorizing And Construction

| Wednesday, October 9, 2013
By Rhea Solomon


Climbing one trees is some thing that is ingrained inside the human psyche. Many man made buildings exist in an extreme contrast to nature and its surroundings. Tree houses often provide a more than a hidden away feel and area that appeal to anyone from the old to the young. Before starting on some tree house repairs and any accessorizing you need to construct one.

People build one for various reasons. Sometimes people just need a good place to go where they are away from everything and everybody to help them start relaxing. Sometimes they just have kids that asked for a unique play area when friends come over. Sometimes they want to build it because they really are cool and most adults have dreamed about having one since childhood.

There is something about being high up in the air that makes the primal part of people's mind feel safer. Down on the ground is where all the predators and dangerous animals roam that could have hurt people in the distant past. Unlike most animals people can build amazing structures that blend into nature without hurting the trees they are built on and around.

Generally it is a lot safer and easier to build one if you do not do it alone. Even if its built at a reasonable height like 2 or 3 feet off the ground it still helps to have an extra set of hands. Friends are great but do not overlook the obvious, with good supervision, even younger children can be great assistants and learn a little bit along the way.

It is not a good plan to throw just anything together, nothing is as ugly as a poorly built shanty house in your yard. Get a good idea of what you are building and put it on paper. It is ok to change things, though sticking to an idea makes it easier if you encounter any

Once it is built, many repairs are quite simple. Save any design plans to refer to so repairs will be easier. Often the worst problems come up when the wood begins to rot and weather. It is often best to take out any wood that is infected completely and use treated lumber to replace it with. For most roof repairs, a steel type roof is the best cost effective material to install.

No hideaway is really complete without adding some cool new accessories. Some of the common accessories people add are rope chairs, ladders, bridges and swings. Some of the less common accessories people put in are retractable roofs, electric power, second stories and zip lines. Some couple things you should plan to include are a basic trapdoor to sneak in and out and at a couple windows for air flow.

Remember that like trees there are many different types of tree houses. Tree house repairs are generally simple and completed easily. Many accessories are not expensive and install easily as well. They may not be quite as elaborate as homes people live in, but most children love them.




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