Friends, we put the necessary things in a shoulder bag and retire to the forests to spend time alone with nature, listen to the rustle of foliage, light breathing of the wind, observe the flight of birds and fall asleep under the quiet whisper of nature.
To build a house on trees and to feel complete happiness from unity with nature, you need a small clearing with a big tree - oak, pine, maple, beech and any other strong plant are suitable. If the house is being built in the country, then a couple of branching trees will be just right, so do not rush to clear the area from them. Even if there are only fruit trees nearby, you can build a house on a tree with your own hands on them. A mandatory element is a great desire.
Home improvement may take a week or more. It is necessary to plan your actions, but the most important thing is not to deviate from the intended, even if something does not work out the first time.
First you need to figure out what you want to get in the end. Typically, tree houses are built exclusively for children, but then adults themselves move into a cozy nest. You can build a house on high pylons to observe the movement of clouds through the foliage. General view and shape of the structure depends on personal wishes.
As one tree differs from another, so one house certainly does not happen to be like the others. The design can be installed around the trunk or make a suspended house, mounted between several trees.
You will have to climb up the rope ladder, which is attached to a large branch. Unfortunately, this option will not be convenient for older people. If the trunk allows, then you can make a wooden staircase, for example a spiral one.
A prerequisite for a tree house is the presence of a veranda or balcony, so that you can put a deck chair, a small table for tea, a chest for warm rugs and socks that will come in handy on a cool evening. The house should have a kitchen, bedroom and space for games. Here you can relax, sipping hot tea with twigs of juniper, listen to the old vinyl record.
The optimal location of the house above the ground is about 3 meters. It is better to mount the structure on the bottom of the tree so that it is not blown away by a strong wind. Be sure to leave a small distance from the trunk.
To make the life of the house in the trees more comfortable, all communications should be carried out. This can be done
offline. To do this, you will need a generator (diesel or
alternative energy sources), as well as a dry closet, a container for collecting water (rain), etc. Or bring amenities from the nearby housing. Also required materials for insulation.
You should stop your choice on a tree that is old enough, but not very old. It should be absolutely healthy, not distorted. A local forester will help you find the right copy.
It is necessary that all fastenings, on which the load is distributed from the severity of the structure, are reliable and sufficiently flexible. If the building is attached between the branches, they should be able to swing freely.
Before you build a house on a tree, you should contact the local administration: perhaps some permits will be needed to erect the building. They may contain certain nuances, for example, restrictions on the height of the location.
It is better to start building a house in mid-spring, but you need to prepare for this event in advance. In winter, draw detailed sketches, purchase materials, tools, etc. At the same time, take a photo of the selected tree, determine its structure, visually imagine where the building will be located.
Before the beginning of spring, it is advisable to clear the entrance to the tree from dead vegetation. And in the spring, when the first leaves appear and fresh twigs grow, it will be possible to make additional adjustments to the design of the building and begin the interesting and enjoyable construction process.