Building a treehouse is the perfect bonding activity for you and your family. The building process helps cultivate teamwork, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving. The finished product serves as a play area for your children and a place where they can relax with their friends when they are teenagers. Here are the reasons why building a treehouse with your family is a fun, rewarding activity:
Advantages of Building a Treehouse
Encourages your child to be more active
Many children spend their free time watching TV or using electronics. Having a treehouse encourages your children to spend time outdoors. Additionally, getting your kids involved in the building process challenges them both physically and mentally.
Teaches responsibility
Giving your child the job of managing, cleaning, and maintaining a treehouse teaches them about caring for their own space. This can help prepare them for the eventual (though a long way off) responsibility of having a home.
Establishes bonding
Building a treehouse is a productive activity for your entire family, giving everyone an opportunity to share quality time. When your treehouse is complete, your entire family can appreciate the finished product.
Tips on Building a Treehouse with Your Child
Plan ahead
Building a treehouse takes planning and dedication. Decide on the design of the treehouse, its materials, any necessary legal paperwork (e.g. building permits), and assign tasks for everyone involved. Planning ahead avoids any unplanned issues with the project.
Talk to your neighbors
Before you begin building your treehouse, approach your neighbours and inform them of your plans. The treehouse might affect your neighbour’s view, or they may have concerns about the noise during construction. Tell the people next door where you intend to build your treehouse, as well as the schedule for its overall construction.
Consider the species of the tree
Some trees are better suited to support a small house. During the building process, consider the size of the tree, its expected lifespan, the strength of its branches, and whether or not it’s considered a protected species. Consult a professional tree service when choosing the correct tree and materials.
Install proper insulation
Treehouses can be accessible throughout the year, depending on the weather. With modern construction and insulation techniques, you can make sure that your children will be able to safely enjoy their treehouse, even during the colder months.
Gather all the supplies you need
Avoid having to stop in the middle of the project for a hardware store run. Determine what supplies will be needed before construction and have them readily available. This will keep the construction project as smooth as possible.
Building a treehouse with your loved ones is an unforgettable experience. Approach the appropriate professionals for advice on what must be done before you begin your project.
Dave Lund Tree Service and Forestry Co Ltd. offers tree maintenance, care, and removal in Markham, Aurora, and Newmarket. Call us at (905) 884-0511 (Richmond Hill), (905) 775-1020 (Bradford), or on our toll-free number at 1-800-363-0511.
