Friday, April 11, 2014

Custom Tree Houses Tips And Tools

By Anita Ortega


The first thing that comes to mind when we see the phrase tree house is a place for meditation, or a natural place for our children to fulfill their playtime fantasies while having their own space. Adults can also have their own custom tree houses or space, whether away from the main house or as the main house itself.

The structure is placed high on a living tree and depending on what the customer wants, may have a bridge, ropes, a hanging rope-stair, or even a slide. It can be any shape, form a birds nest to a boathouse. According to the size and height of the tree or trees, it be extremely high o even on the ground itself. But the higher the house, the more expensive due to the need of stronger and longer ropes and cable bridges. But whatever the case may be, they can make it a dream come true.

The main step is contacting a local builder and carpenter. They need your idea and it would be better to show them a picture or a sketch of what you desire. You may even be better off taking a picture of the place you are thinking about putting the structure. The builders need to make sure what you want is possible and safe as well.

It is even possible for them to create the initial designs and approximations based on the pictures and the measurements that are needed for its development. Some places can even create a 3D version of it in order to get a better idea of what it is that should be built.

So the next step would be designing the actual structure. But to do this, you need someone from their department to go to the site or house that you want the structure to be made. This will help them help you satisfy the vision you have just in case your trees may or may not hold or fit the type of design you are searching for.

So you just closed the deal and signed the contract. Now comes the part of choosing the square footage. If it a 1500 square foot small apartment the price can go as far as up to $800,000. But the cheapest ones around $5000. Of course this also depends on where in the world one is located.

The last part is of course the construction. You need to make sure that these guys are expert carpenters, Architects, and excellent climbers as well! Some places will also allow you to have them start the project and then have your local builder finish it. This is the partial building service. This way may or may not be a little cheaper depending on where you live.

They might offer you a partial service if you would rather do it yourself. They can be contracted only on the first steps and then they give you the tree attachment bolts (also known as TABs) and the advice on how to do it on your own. So although this might be much cheaper, it is highly recommended that when building a structure for a child's play house it be done by a professional.




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