Knack Treehouses Contents Introduction Chapter 1 Treehouse DreamsTreehouse DreamsTreehouse Dream DesignTreehouse Design StatementsArt and Study CentersTreehouse IndustryTreehouse Resorts Chapter 2 Treehouse StylesSingle Trunk TreehousesTwo Tree TreehouseThree Tree TreehouseFour Tree TreehouseTrees and PostsUnique Treehouse Support Chapter 3 Treehouse TypesRustic TreehousesTreetop PlayhousesTreetop Forts and OutpostsSpecialty TreehousesFound Objects treehouseAttractive Treehouses Chapter 4 Tree SelectionBest VarietiesVertical TreesBranching TreesUsing Multiple TreesTree HealthTree Diseases Chapter 5 Treehouse PlanningThe PlanCodes and RegulationsWorking the PlanRespect the TreeLumberSupport Chapter 6 Treehouse Platforms & SupportsRadiating SpokesFlexible BracketsSuspension SystemsGarnier LimbOne of a KindPost Support Chapter 7 Treehouse AccessTree StepsTree StairsRope LadderTree HandlesAdventurous AccessUnique access Chapter 8 Treehouse Windows & DoorsBasic DoorsDifferent DoorsWindowsMore WindowsCustom WindowsCustom doors & Openings Chapter 9 Treehouse RoofsWood RoofingAlternate RoofingMetal RoofingRecycled RoofingUnique RoofingThe Future Chapter 10 Fun FeaturesThe FortBridges & WalkwaysPulleys, Beds, Hammocks…Fun AccessoriesMore Fun accessoriesAnother Word about Fun Chapter 11 ToolsHand ToolsMore hand ToolsPower ToolsMore Power ToolsSpecial ToolsMore Special Tools Chapter 12 HardwareBoltsScrewsNailsBraces & BracketsAdhesives & GluesSpecila Fasteners Chapter 13 MaterialsLumberPostsRoofingDeckingSiding Railings Chapter 14 Support ConstructionPrep the SiteBolt Support SystemSetting the BeamsAttaching JoistsBlockingCleanup Chapter 15 Platform Building Check Decking MaterialsSetting Deck in PlaceDecking Around the TreeTrimming the Deck EdgesClean UpDouble Check Everything Chapter 16 Framing & wallsOrganizing House LumberBase PlatesErecting the First wallErecting the RestPanel typesStain, Paint & Finish Chapter 17 RoofingRoofing TypesFraming the raftersAttach the RoofingTrim the RoofAttaching Rubber GasketTroubleshoot the Roof Chapter 18 AccessStair SupportFraming the PlatformStringersTreadsRailingExrtras Chapter 19 Adding ServicesElectricityPlumbingCableFurniturePlaythingsSpread 6:Accessories Chapter 20 Resource Directory Index

Part dream book and part practical guide, Knack Treehouses takes you a big step closer to having a house in the treetops. Featuring 400 full-color photos, it covers all there is to know about designing and building unique elevated dwellings—both for kids and for adults. Plans are given for trunk treehouses, branch treehouses, and treehouses between two or more trees, with step-by-step instructions for safe construction. A treehouse can be a playhouse, a getaway, or a commitment to green living, and with Knack Treehouses in hand, you can rest assured that whether you're on a tight budget or have millions to spend, there's a treehouse for you! 400 full-color photos covering: Single- and Multi-Tree Options Tree Selection * SuppliesPlans * Rules & Regulations Safety * Supports * Steps Doors, Windows, Roofs Playhouses * Forts Dream Designs