How to Build a Tree House or Tree Fort

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Looks cool to do.

May 13, at 12:51am

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Personally, I would have extended the corner supports all the way to the top of the railing. Also would have screwed railing boards to the inside which would be safer in case pressure was exerted from the inside. Round dowel rungs on a ladder would be very slippery from rain or dew. Steps would be safer and at the least there should be a rubber wrap on the ladder rung. I liked the idea of not anchoring the tree-house to the tree. The completed project looked very nice and I'm sure the children will get a lot of enjoyment from it.

gisprojim

May 5, at 2:50pm

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treefort, treehouse something the little explorers will remember the rest of there lives. the tree was not hurt at all. great job.

lee

May 5, at 11:50am

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Years ago we had a tree house. I am now 70 years young. This was back in the 1950's I don't think it's still there at all!...

Ernie White

May 5, at 1:39am

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can i get directions for my guy to build this.. don't think he uses the computer much..

paula leahy

Apr 20, at 6:20pm

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can you build a tree house without a tree ps i turned 10 yesterday

tojo03

Apr 4, at 10:08am

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Brenda Thompson

Mar 28, at 10:55am

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how much would it cost to build a tree house? would like to build one for our children.

gena

Mar 5, at 5:31am

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Hi Mike,

Most suggestions found is an angle of 75 degrees on the ladder for good stability. Spacing between rungs is usually around 12 inches for most ladders. As far as securing the ladder you'll have a number of options. A visit to your local hardware store should help you address the options as well as pricing.

Good luck on your projects,

Emily Lyman
Ron Hazelton Team

Emily Lyman

Sep 10, at 4:52pm

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Is there any...magic to hooking up the ladder, or do you just lean it up there? What angle...? Also...what space between rungs, what width? Or is it just kinda common sense...figure it out...?

Mike

Aug 30, at 1:39am

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thorough site.

Adrian Irwin

Aug 14, at 1:08pm

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Great video Ron! I always wanted a tree house growing up. I personally think having the wall there would be helpful with providing support. It's nice that they wanted to build that together for both of their children to play in!

Liz Newey

Aug 10, at 12:08pm

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That is not a tree house. It sits on the retaining wall, therefore, it is a retaining wall house. The tree just happens to be there. Duh.

Expert

Jun 13, at 10:30am

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Ron, nice and simple, my 11 and 9 year old are building a tree house this summer and like you ,I don't want to harm the tree, we're gathering info on what works for us. lots of good advise, we'll let you know how it turn out!

karen Brooks

Jun 12, at 8:37am

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i started building my treefort 3 days ago i have 2 main frame boards up and the board ladder i was thinking about putting a zipline or rapell line cause i have a rope tied up there to get wood cant wait till its done.

jack

May 17, at 10:44am

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My husband and I are moving soon and the first thing we need working in our new home is the internet. That way we can just go here to Ron's site and be able to build or repair anything and everything without hiring it done and waiting forever for them to get there and waiting to see if it is fixed right or not. God bless Ron Hazelton. He is the BEST, and easiest to understand. When I follow his directions-my project comes out perfect. (not like most others) Thanks Ron.

Jeannie Taylor

Apr 8, at 9:14am

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Jeannie Taylor

Apr 8, at 9:14am

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COOL!!! I wish I had a tree house when I was a kid.

Doris Dustin

Apr 8, at 6:29am

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COOL!!! Wish I had a treehouse when I was a kid.

Doris

Apr 8, at 6:28am

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fortunata anzalone

Mar 18, at 4:10pm

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fortunata anzalone

Mar 18, at 4:06pm

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fortuata anzalone

Mar 18, at 3:51pm

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hello this is a really good way of building a tree-house but where do you get the stuff from it look's really hard to build but my partner would not in a million years ever be able to build that even though he's a builder I hope I can find someone It's going to be for my 8 year old daughter so bye.

fortunata anzalone

Mar 16, at 4:17pm

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stupid retarded tree house i could make one better

kirk

Mar 9, at 3:15pm

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The treehouse is great, but I'm worried about building a treehouse over a concrete driveway. I hope these boys don't get carried away playing and climbing and fall on the huge block wall or more importantly, the driveway below them. Sorry to be a partypooper, but I'm really concerned with children's safety. When I was a kid, I fell out of my treehouse, but I fell on the grass and didn't get hurt.

You2Know

Feb 7, at 1:08pm

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could not find list of materials for this project. "tree fprt"

Bob

Jan 10, at 2:40pm

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I truly think treehouses are a nice thing to have. When I was young, I liked climbing trees as a girl from Kentucky.I wanted to see further than I did. To be having a nice getaway,and still be at home,would had been a nice thing for me. Some people are never wanting to have any fun. Trees are and have been destroyed, since the early times. Homes (cabins) have and still are being built from wood (trees),paper and much, much more. Remain enjoying, making treehouses for those who want them and pay for them. Do you send monthly letters via email? If so, do include me.I thank you very much. I had the tv on this morning (very seldom do), and saw as you were going off. I truly enjoy ALL fix-it programs of wood,homes,art,etc. Rhonda M. Whaley Smith

Rhonda M. Whaley Smith

Dec 3, at 8:21am

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I want you to come over to bild us a tree house for our kids!!!!

madeline

Nov 1, at 1:04pm

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Why would you waste your time looking at how to build a treehouse and then furthur waste your's and everyone else's time by commenting on how you don't agree with building a treehouse??? Go be a treehugger on another website. This plan is great and any kid would be lucky to have this treehouse to play in! I'm hoping my kids will have one by the end of the weekend!

Momof2

Oct 30, at 12:26pm

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Great plan & VERY informative. This is the exact project for my 8 yr old. I have a question.....what would be a fair estimate to have a carpenter come in and build this? (Materials being about $200-300 i suppose.) THANKS so much. Tom

thomas

Oct 23, at 8:37pm

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Calling all cars, cllanig all cars, we're ready to make a deal.

Liza

Oct 21, at 11:58pm

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Why would you kill a tree by jamming a tree house in it? This is a stupid project do some good and build something worthwhile

Sashi Jamina

Oct 19, at 6:52am

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