Knack Treehouses: A Step-By-Step Guide To Designing & Building A Safe & Sound Structure (Knack: Make It Easy) - Softcover

Levin, Lon; Wright, Dan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 159921783X ISBN 13: 9781599217833

Publisher: Globe Pequot, 2010

Synopsis

Part dreambook and part practical guide, Knack Treehouses takes the reader a big step closer to having a house in the treetops. Replete with 450 full-color photographs, it covers all there is to know about designing, building, and enjoying unique elevated dwellings—both for kids and for adults. It also includes extensive information on materials and building techniques, including tips on tree selection and evaluation. Specific plans are given for trunk treehouses, branch treehouses, and treehouses between two trees, with each plan including step-by-step instructions for safe construction.

About this title

About the Author

Lon Levin is the illustrator of eleven titles in FalconGuide's Basic Illustrated series. Lon's sideline business is home remodeling and he is bringing his whimsical imagination, appreciation for design, and understanding of construction into play  for Knack Treehouses.

Dan Wright is a professional treehouse builder. He has learned from some of the industry's pioneers and created Tree Top Builders.  Dan's specialty is kids treehouses and he constructs every tree house to the highest quality and safety standards.

From the Back Cover

Part dream book and part practical guide, Knack Treehouses takes you a big step closer to having a house in the treetops. Featuring 400 full-color photos, it covers all there is to know about designing and building unique elevated dwellings—both for kids and for adults. Plans are given for trunk treehouses, branch treehouses, and treehouses between two or more trees, with step-by-step instructions for safe construction. A treehouse can be a playhouse, a getaway, or a commitment to green living, and with Knack Treehouses in hand, you can rest assured that whether you’re on a tight budget or have millions to spend, there’s a treehouse for you!

 

400 full-color photos covering:
Single- and Multi-Tree Options
Tree Selection * Supplies
Plans * Rules & Regulations
Safety * Supports * Steps
Doors, Windows, Roofs
Playhouses * Forts
Dream Designs

Edition details

• Publisher: Globe Pequot
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 159921783X
• ISBN 13: 9781599217833
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256