Nestled amongst the lush greenery of your backyard, make a fun spot that not only delights your children’s adventurous spirits but this DIY Pallet Tree House Project serves as an example of your DIY skills. This isn’t just any tree house, it’s an example of love, made from the humble beginnings of pallet wood, creating memories that transcend the changing seasons. You can make a space where summer afternoons are filled with joyous laughter, the thrill of a slide ride, and the spirit of adventure that comes with a climbing rope or a zipline glide.
DIY Pallet Tree House Project
Materials List:
Deck and Structure:
- Structural pine (treated) for the deck and frame.
- Stainless steel decking screws.
- Pine decking.
House Frame:
- 38x50mm battens for house frames.
- Pallet wood for cladding.
Roof:
- Battens and pallet wood.
- Corrugated tin roof sheets.
Railings and Rest:
- 1m uprights (50×70), for railings measured from the bottom of the deck beams.
- Pallet wood for the railings.
- 30m zipline.
- 5m fiberglass slide.
- 4m x 48mm fireman’s pole (galvanized).
Tools:
- Circular saw.
- Crowbar (for pallet disassembly).
- Jig saw.
- Cordless drill/driver with screws of varying sizes.
- Sliding bevel.
- Quick grip wood clamps.
- Homemade saw horses from pallet wood.
Making the Pallet Tree House
The Deck Frame
The initial challenge was the uneven, parallelogram shape formed by the four trees, tackled by marking the required height and laying battens to determine lengths and angles. Main beams were cut and slotted for movements, fixed with corner brackets and bolts, while the inside beams were tailored to sit flush against the main beams.
The Deck
Lay out the deck using treated pine and stainless steel screws. Add railings with pine uprights and complete the look with pallet wood. Install a ladder between two branches to allow for tree movement and prevent damage.
The House Frame
A methodical approach with graph paper sketches laid the foundation for the house frame. Ensuring precise dimensions for each batten, led to an efficiently constructed frame that was then hoisted atop the deck.
The Pallet Cladding
The most labor-intensive stage involved sourcing, disassembling, and preparing the pallet wood for cladding. With meticulous measurement and cutting, the house began to take shape, featuring windows, a front door, and a seamless blend of functionality and aesthetic.
The Roof
The roof design using battens and pallet wood will choose for both aesthetic appeal and practical ventilation, incorporated through a small window. The corrugated tin sheets crowned the structure, with excess screw lengths managed post-installation.
Finishing Off
The project concluded with protective oil paint for longevity, an extension deck for the zipline, and additional railings for safety, ensuring a durable and beloved backyard addition.
This pallet tree house is not just a testament to creativity and recycling but also a functional play space that stirs the imagination and fosters adventure. Through each step and with every board repurposed, this project proves that with some effort and a lot of love, even the simplest materials can transform into something extraordinary.
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