Tree deck

In this article I build a treehouse with a specific focus on the wellbeing of the tree. Keep the bark intact and no constrictions

treated radiata pine featuring floating deck; offers opportunities for quiet relaxation or outdoor stage performance

Freestanding Round Deck From Recycled Lumber: We had a shady area in our back yard under a corkscrew willow that was just begging for a nice seating area around the tree trunk. My wife and I mocked up a square deck but didn’t like the look at all. So we opted for a round, freestanding design th…

Install Inner Joists:Cut and install additional joists inside the frame, spaced approximately 16 inches apart (standard spacing). Secure them using joist han...

Building a tree perch, tree deck or treehouse is a DIY backyard project that will delight children

Here's a shot of the treehouse we just finished* for our daughter Liberty. It took about three weeks, but most of the work was done over 3-4 weekend days. *as most of you know, a project like this is never "done"...the zip line is already ordered for phase 2.

<p>Are you interested in building a tree fort in your backyard? Follow along with the <em>This Old House</em> team as they build one using specialty hardware and a whole lot of imagination.</p>

Did you know that DIY floating decks are much easier to build than standard decks? View step-by-step instructions for building a floating deck at Decks.com.

Using YouTube videos, this couple turned a mud pit into a popular outdoor entertaining spot

TreeNet Willy’s | Our triple decker lounge in southern Washington takes this backyard to new heights in more way than one. With our classic mandala style... | Instagram

Sometimes it's hard for me to remember what this place looked like when we purchased it three years ago because so much has changed... but we wanted the house to remain a simple ranch house and not something contrived and silly; that is also the case with the landscaping The latest project involving the evolution of the landscape design is the addition of this really large deck which runs the entire length of the back of the house It gives us an additional 1800 square feet of outdoor living…

The far end of Hammock Haven includes a covered deck with two hammocks. Photo 11 of 11 in How Tree House Master Pete Nelson Built an Empire in the Woods. Browse inspirational photos of modern homes. From midcentury modern to prefab housing and renovations, these stylish spaces suit every taste.

The framing of the treehouse needs to be treated the same as any exterior deck or structure. Use treated framing material, utilize structural plywood where you can, and choose cladding that will keep water out and protect the structure from rot.

Tree decks with spiral staircases are perfect for backyard patios. #treedecks #backyards

In spring of 2013, I decided to bust out and build a tree house for my daughter Ursula, which I’d never done before. I remember having one as a kid and loving it. I wanted one that I could build in a day, wouldn’t be too high up so as to worry me or other parents, and which was SIMPLE in design to maximize playtime and allow for adding on later. It’s light, open and can go up and down easily.