Free standing treehouse build

[S4Cruiser]

Today’s cut list and drawn ‘plans’ for the house. I do better thinking it and drawing vs following off the shelf plans.

One wall done, three more to go! Nailing plywood before raising the wall is way easier vs trying to nail it from a ladder.

 

[S4Cruiser]

Another wall up!

 

[knuckle47]

Geez, how a month for the rent? Will it come with cable and wi-fi?

 

[S4Cruiser]

Geez, how a month for the rent? Will it come with cable and wi-fi?

Wifi for sure! Wife says no TV but there will be one. For power I’m thinking a couple power strips that I can run an extension cord to from my shop when needed. I’ve got an outdoor plug on the back corner of the shop so it’s super close.

 

[mtweller]

Bidet? I'm thinking that's a given at this point. In all seriousness, holy s*** McMabe. Great work.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Only one window? Jeez, could be nicer. Lol

 

[S4Cruiser]

Got the other two walls mostly framed. Need to add plywood to the short wall, stand it up and then finish the front wall. I ran out of room to build the front wall…hindsight, so I’ll add the last two studs once it’s in place.

Would’ve had all this done but ran out of steam and decided to quit early for beverages / rest.

 

[S4Cruiser]

Walls are up, top plate nailed and side wall windows cutout. Hope to have time tomorrow evening to get plywood installed on the front wall and start cutting rafters. It is going to suck getting the roof sheathing installed.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Harness up!

 

[GabDags]

Is this for the kids, or an adult escape pod.

This looks great

 

[S4Cruiser]

Is this for the kids, or an adult escape pod.

This looks great

For the kids is my excuse!

 

[S4Cruiser]

Plywood up on the front wall and windows cutout! Got my rafter template done, one cut and up. Will get the others cut and up tomorrow with hopefully time Friday morning for sheathing and roof paper before the rain comes.

I’ve decided to add a 2’ish cantilevered roof on the front for looks primarily.

Considering going with a metal roof vs shingles but still waffling.

Once I get the roof on, I’m going to switch gears and put up some temporary railings.

 

[jfz80]

I wish our builders cared so much.

Doesn’t require child locks but lmk if you need some.

 

[S4Cruiser]

Plan to buy some scaffolding and a safety harness tomorrow. Also will get OSB for roof sheathing in hopes of getting it installed before the rain…depends on how late I stay up watching the NCSU game tonight.

 

[AJR]

I’m a little disappointed that you didn’t use the Simpson ties between your rafters, did you know they make them?

 

[angerhater]

nice work, but....no jack studs supporting the headers? not knocking your work , your fit and finish is better than most I see.

 

[S4Cruiser]

nice work, but....no jack studs supporting the headers? not knocking your work , your fit and finish is better than most I see.

Edit…yeah, learned something new! Would’ve been easy if I knew! Maybe I need to study and take the contractor exam.

 

[S4Cruiser]

Well…this sucked. After cutting reliefs, bending, screwing…board split at the last bend.

Next attempt will be using plywood 3 layers, glued and screwed.

 

[S4Cruiser]

Cheat codes for working solo and on a ladder. Also started stripping paint from windows…heat gun is your best friend!

 

[S4Cruiser]

I’ve been chipping away at this as weather and life allows. Finally done with scaffolding so I can return the rental to HD. Then front siding, small roof overhang on the front, paint / install windows and railings. I can see the finish line!