Tuesday, January 28, 2014

By Nelda Powers


After the initial decision to allow someone else do the work for you finding the best tree house company is the next big decision you will have to make. This will take some research on your part because there are not that many to choose from and many will not be local merchants for you. If you take time and research the ones available perhaps you can find one that suits your needs and is closer than the opposite end of the country.

Your designs may be very simple or highly complex in their makeup. The spectrum can run from a flat group of boards with no sides or roof all the way up to a princess' castle look designed for your daughter. Whatever you plan, you will need to see designs and blue prints prior to the beginning of construction.

You will want to create something that has a very low impact on your trees and yard. Most companies use sustainable materials for their buildings. When selecting the best method of suspension it will be very important to use fasteners that can withstand the weather and passage of time and still remain functional.

Many of the companies you encounter while doing the research necessary to make your decision specialize in smaller structures designed for family use. They can and will customize the designs to accommodate your dream structure and do not mind traveling to your home to show you the floor plans they have previously built. To some of the smaller vendors building two or three structures a year is plenty and they focus on the quality aspect rather than quantity.

Many accessories that come with the construction of your treetop playroom can be purchased later over the counter and installed by you or a local vendor. Some companies offer these items over the counter at a lower price than you can purchase them commercially. The builder you select will most likely prefer to do maintenance and repair work for you. This can cause issues if he is located a long distance from your location.

The accessories offered by some of the builders can include zip lines, sliding roofs, secret escape hatches, rope swings and many more. The motto seems to be that if you can dream it up they can create it. There is no limit to what they will attempt to accommodate the customer.

Some designs include an orb that may be suspended on a cable and accessed by way of rope ladders or walkways from the adjoining trees. These are the more earth friendly structures and are designed to be kind to Mother Nature. Size is determined by the age and strength of the trees that will carry the load.

The final decision regarding which tree house company to select may come down to cost and convenience but it may also hinge on the qualifications and floor plans presented to you by the prospective builders. Checking references and licenses is important. If you can speak to some of your contractor's customers or read their opinions online you may feel better about the one you choose.




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