If you like to spend summer time in the country or live outside the city, the surrounding space needs to be arranged in such a way that all family members can find a place and an interesting activity. Let's talk about children. They will definitely not dig in the beds and in the garden, the traditional playground quickly becomes boring and boring. If they are not captivated by something, they will hang on adults all day and pester them constantly. An excellent solution to the problem is the construction of a treehouse for children. By the way, be sure to involve them in help, it will be both useful and pleasant for them.
There is a huge scope for imagination. You can build not just a box with holes-windows, but a whole game center. Let's take a look at some inspirational ideas.
House-hut
This is the simplest structure, consisting of a platform and a gable roof. You can cut a window in it, make a couple of benches under the roof. It is quick and easy to do, but not particularly suitable for rainy days.
Green house
The platform is constructed in the same way, and the walls and roof are made of a mesh frame. Along the perimeter of the frame, there are small boxes in which perennial climbing plants must be sown. Time will pass, and they will braid both the walls and the roof of the house. Such a house is good because it will organically fit into the surrounding landscape and will be almost invisible. The downside is that you have to wait a long time before the structure turns into a full-fledged house.
Hut
You can create a house that resembles a hut on chicken legs from fairy tales. An imitation of a real log house and a high-quality roof will make it possible to spend time there even in bad weather - just imagine how cozy it will be there! Such a structure will give children a sense of maturity and independence.
Fairytale house
You can create a house of any non-standard shape - a castle, a boat, a rocket! Everything is limited only by your imagination!
The technical side of the work
Now let's talk about the technical side of building a house, this is very important, since the structure must first of all be safe.
Choosing a tree
The tree must be strong and healthy, free from rot and parasites. The diameter of the trunk is not less than 30 cm. The bearing branches are 8 cm in deciduous trees and 10 cm in conifers.
Location of the building
Do not build a house too high, it is unsafe. But the height should be such that an adult can calmly walk under it. Ideally 2-2.5 meters. The base of the house should be a platform, fastenings from it are diverted to the trunk for stability.
Taking care of the tree
The tree must be able to grow, so leave gaps where the branches are attached and where the branches meet. Do not pinch branches with wire or rope, this will damage the tree.
Reliable fastenings
Be sure to use quality hardware and fastening systems. The emphasis should be on quality, not quantity. This way, you take care of the safety and cause fewer injuries to the tree.
Materials (edit)
Depending on the design of the house, you may need the following materials:
- Thick boards. Alternatively, pallets can be used.
- Brackets.
- Various fasteners.
- The ropes are thick and thin.
- Roofing material.
Be sure to use impregnation, so you will make the house resistant to different weather conditions.
Additional attributes
The finished house needs to be equipped. Be sure to hang a rope ladder or strong knotted rope. You can make a solid wooden staircase with a handrail. For the descent, it is good to attach a slide - the children will be delighted. If you hang a basket on a rope, it will serve as a lift for parents to transfer sandwiches and drinks to the inhabitants of the house. Throw a few pillows and blankets inside the house, put a real chest with "pirate treasures" and a small amount of dishes, maybe plastic.
Probably everyone in childhood dreamed of a tree house.Creating such a cozy place for children will take a lot of time and effort, but it will be fully rewarded with the joy of children!
