BUILD IN ONE TREE
HERITAGE © 1 Tree Treehouses
One of the most captivating aspects of treehouses built in a single tree is their relative simplicity. Unlike their multi-tree counterparts, these treehouses often feature minimalist designs that seamlessly blend with the natural surroundings. With just one sturdy tree as their foundation, they exude a sense of rustic elegance, evoking images of childhood dreams and fairy tale hideaways.
We have options for Square, Six and Eight sided structures, in several size options.
BEGIN WITH A TREEHOUSE PLAN
You've decided on building your tree house in one tree- awesome!
Now decide on the shape and size of treehouse you'd like to build, from the plan options below:
HERITAGE © Square Treehouse Plans
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HERITAGE © Hexagon Treehouse Plans
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HERITAGE © Octagon Treehouse Plans
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PAIR WITH THE HARDWARE KIT
We've taken the guess work out of sourcing hardware for your DIY treehouse - just get the hardware kit that pairs with the plan you've selected for your single tree build!
(Note: Tri-Beam kits include a layout, no additional plan needed)
HERITAGE © Square Tree Hardware Kits
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HERITAGE © Hexagon Tree Hardware Kits
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HERITAGE © Octagon Tree Hardware Kits
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HERITAGE © Tri-Beam Tree Hardware Kits (plan included)
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DIY TREEHOUSE FAQ
If you have a question about taking on a DIY Treehouse Project, we've likely answered it here already:
You can build a Free Standing Treehouse. We recommend visiting https://paulsplayhouses.com/ for more inspiration.
If your questions are technical or require a designer or builder to answer, then we require that you purchase an initial consultation where you can discuss customizing a plan, adapting a plan to a unique set of trees, or other specific issues.
If not, please contact us at the following link, and a team member will contact you: /pages/contact
The main difference between those treehouses is the main bolt size is bigger/smaller. Bigger bolts mean they can carry more weight.
Also, sometimes people wish to build with larger tree fasteners for various reasons, such as softwood trees, desiring to perch the loads farther out on the bolt, commercial engineering standards requiring higher design load, or more peace of mind.
This is why we offer our kits with different-sized bolt options.
We use timber screws /collections/grk-fasteners to connect the brackets to beams.
We offer various sizes for sale, or it is possible to buy just the brackets and source your own fasteners locally if you prefer.
Our plans will specify all of the lumber. However, if you are altering the plan, be sure to consider whether you should upsize or downsize beams, joists, or other lumber.
If you aren’t sure, we recommend checking with our customer service team about your alterations.
We support our products and plans for free, but if you really need design or engineering support, this is available for an additional charge.
Generally, our plans assume 3-4” of space between beams and tree trunks. Joists may be spaced farther away (6-8”) if desired.
Deck boards should be kept 1-3” from the tree to prevent entrapment and allow tree growth.
We provide all the necessary hardware except screws.
Each tree species has a family history, and each individual tree has a different environmental story which results in a wide range of structural and biological attributes affecting the suitability for treehouse building.
If you have a specific tree question for an arborist, then we are available for consulting, or you can go to https://www.isa-arbor.com/ to find an arborist in your area to assess the health, structure, and overall suitability of your trees for a treehouse project.
Our affiliated treehouse construction company is also available for an on-site consultation and partial build or turn-key construction options.
