Flat Roof Treehouse

I used a 4 12 for the rise and run and this was a good slope to stand on while doing the shingles.

Flat roof treehouse.

By lauren dunec hoang. This durable material is weatherproof in the wind and rain and it insulates the inside from heat in the summer. Backyard ideas 7 magical treehouses and backyard forts. The roof is more than just a lid for your treehouse.

Follow the simple steps below to frame your own tree house roof. The storage building was a slightly different process because the roof also doubled as a deck. The down side as you point out is that it is nearly impossible to seal the water from entering through these exit points. The roof of the treehouse was pretty standard framing and once completed we called in a professional roofing company to roof it for safety purposes.

A flat roof is the easiest to install and when built correctly is easy to maintain. Aim for a slope of at least 30 but preferably 45 or more. With an aluminum outer shell and tough harbortime edge marine fabric the treehouse is an all season camper and was designed with off road enthusiasts in mind. Divide that number by pi 3 14 to get the diameter.

To calculate your tree s diameter measure its circumference by wrapping a string or measuring tape around the trunk at the point where you want the treehouse to sit. Our color preferences limited us in the corrugated department and the fact that we needed pieces that were 12 in length narrowed us down to a polycarbonate roofing product at our local. A roof finished with shingles was a viable option too if it wouldn t have made the treehouse seem too professionally finished and nicer than our barn. A properly sloped or pitched roof is much superior.

Sign up to comment. For a standard 8 x8 treehouse choose a tree with a trunk at least 12 in diameter. Nature inspired designs cozy interiors and kid friendly zip lines and play areas take these structures to new heights. Step 1 understanding the dimensions even though these are called flat roofs they do have a slight pitch.

It looks like a flat roof but it actually slopes slightly more than 1 4 every foot. You should never use a flat roof for a treehouse. To get the roof started determine how much of a slope you want on your roof. Then the next 2 pix are that of a flat roof for table chairs tree house with a porch overhang.

To waterproof a sloped roof you can attach felt over a thin plywood base and cover it with shingles or boards.