How to Build a Treeless Tree House – Part 1 – Footings and Deck

How to Build a Treeless Tree House – Part 1 – Footings and Deck

Follow along as I build this tree house without a tree or clubhouse / fort for my kids. In this first of three videos, we’ll cover laying out the measurements, putting the posts in using footings and building the floor or deck. Be sure to stay tuned for videos 2 and 3 as well!

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How to Build a Treeless Tree house – Part 1 – Footings and Deck

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• 3/8″ x 4″ Lag Bolts: https://geni.us/Pvprso
• Ridgid Brushless Cordless Driver Combo (I LOVE these drills): https://geni.us/uAFmR
• 6 Foot Level: https://geni.us/jqH0K9o
• 3/4″ Plywood: https://goo.gl/DMzgsG
• 4×4 Posts: https://goo.gl/zeaoFh
• 2x8x10 Boards: https://goo.gl/VUmdzo

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ZamFent says:

Is it ok to embed the legs in the concrete footings like that? Every footing guide I've ever seen requires building the footing first, and then bolting the legs on top of the footing.

DIY MACHINE says:

Dad's intentions are great, and I'm sure it's safe enough…but several big mistakes regarding strength and safety in construction.

Doug Mccracken says:

How do I start doing YouTube videos

Ben Dover says:

Why didn't u just mix the concrete then pour it in?

99beta says:

There is a structural error in the planning of the floors. The floor is just being held up by the lag bolts. The main joists should be on top of the 4×4 post, or notched into the side of the post.

FitLikeAGlove says:

Still no part 2?

Brendan Hytrek says:

Didn't mix your concrete before pouring? That's cheating! 😀

Mickey Wilcock says:

Love the view in the picture of your kids "all grown up" at the beginning. Know that place well👍

SLHD says:

Can you be my dad please lol

Ady Unix says:

can't wait to see the finish projects….thanks for sharing

SCD Observer says:

You are a great dad! Amazing construction for a 'clubhouse'!

Colton Crump says:

@LRN2DIY Do you live in Utah?

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