How To Build A Treehouse Roof

A rope ladder is also a handy option.

How to build a treehouse roof.

To create the roof add another set of 1 x 6s on top from front to back. Introduction and plans for diy tree house platform with a slide and an attached swingset. I used shingles cut in half to seal around the tree and shingled the rest of the roof like normal. When your rafters are all on lay down the plywood for the roof an leave a good 2 and 1 2 space around the tree so it can sway in the wind without hitting the roof.

The first decision we made when it came to the roof was how tall you want your treehouse. In high wind areas build your tree house in the lower third of the tree. For heavy tree houses consider spreading the weight among several trees. Drive one hook into both trunks about 8 feet 2 4 m above the bottom of the platform.

Building a jack valley or hip rafter can be a little bit of a challenge. The heavy spring flow of sap will have slowed greatly but the tree will still have time to heal before winter. You can also use a plastic tarp for the roof. When building on one main trunk level the main platform by cantilevering the beams and supporting them.

Rails sides and a roof complete the treehouse. Minimizing tree damage for diy treehouse. Build the diy treehouse in mid summer. Roof pitch can be a bit confusing but i will tell you how we did it and please know that you can modify to what suits your treehouse best.

But since we decided to go simple and make our roof a gable roof all we will be concerned about is what is called a common rafter. Anyone can build one of these even if it is your first attempt at a roof. String a bungee cord between the two hooks and slip a tarp overhead. Add a simple roof to your treehouse.