Building A Tree House With Structural Insulated Panels
Tree houses dont have to be just small forts for kids to play in
, as there are many different shapes and sizes of tree houses. Some tree structures can be just the right size for relaxing in, with perhaps a chair or some cushions and a collection of books.
On the other hand, some houses can be quite large, and include bedrooms, kitchens, living rooms, bathrooms and more. These types of full size tree houses can be equipped with electricity and plumbing, and can be equal to a full sized house placed within a tree!
No matter what size or style of tree house you are planning to build, you will find that structural insulated panels, otherwise known as SIPs, are a great material to use. They are the type of material which is used in a flat pack house and their versatility and portable "assemble on location" nature makes them very practical for this purpose.
The Advantages of SIPs
There are many advantages to using structural insulated panels to build your tree house, or for any other building project for that matter. Their composition, of rigid foam insulation between oriented strand boards, makes them very strong and flexible.
It is said that a flat pack house built with SIPs is twice as strong as traditional wood-framed construction, and when you are building up in a tree this is important. The structure becomes a monolithic whole, which will stand up well to wind and weather.
Also, SIPs are very well insulated so that if you will be heating your tree house to enjoy in the winter, you will spend less money on energy.
Tips for Building Your Tree house
If you are planning on constructing a tree house of your own, here are some helpful tips which will get you started.
The first step is to find a tree on your property which is sturdy enough to support the tree house. Assess the strength of the tree, and its overall health. The tree does not have to hold up all of the weight of the tree house, as it can be also supported with posts, but it should hold up at least some of the weight without the possibility of breaking or bending.
The tree house should not be too high, as it would be dangerous if someone fell from it. 10 feet from the ground is a good guideline.
Check the building laws in your area to make sure that you are allowed to build a tree house. There might be building codes that forbid you from building, or restrict it to a certain size.
Plan out the design of your tree house, and make several sketches. You can look at photographs of other tree houses in similar trees for inspiration, but each house will be one of a kind as each tree is unique!
Now that you have got your plan, you are ready to get the SIPs that you need and start putting together your beautiful tree house. Have fun!
Tree houses built with SIPs can be small enough for children to play in, or big enough for a family to live in!
by: James P Martin
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