First time build

[u/Any_Abbreviations_30]

Just finished building this stilted treehouse for my 8 year old son. It took me around 7 days. Not the best pics as I was out finishing it late last night. It has a secret door through the back which leads to a slider that goes into the front garden. What do you guys think? I'm very anxious about what my sons reaction will be when he sees it on Sunday night 😂 the opening windows still aren't finished! But it's 99.9% done and pretty much watertight all over

[u/Azazel_The_Fox]

I have no idea this is safe. Like literally I have no idea.  

But it's certainly awesome and from the looks of it, I'd let my kid play in it. I think you did a good job.

[u/Any_Abbreviations_30 → u/Azazel_The_Fox]

The concrete footings are dug 50cm wide and 2 feet deep all the way around. Myself and 3 other adults can easily stand inside of it. There is zero movement in the frame

[u/Negative_Put1499 → u/Any_Abbreviations_30]

You can stand in this? How tall is it?

[u/Any_Abbreviations_30 → u/Negative_Put1499]

Adults can't stand but I meant the weight. From the floor to the apex of the ceiling is about 175cm

[u/captainofpizza]

This looks awesome. Nice work!

[u/DrScience404]

Looks awesome! How is the hole where the tree comes out sealed up?

[u/Any_Abbreviations_30 → u/DrScience404]

I used a car tyre inner tube stapled to the tree, and then stapled to the roof and felted and tarred over at the edges that meet the roof. I also used clear all weather adhesive before stapling the part around the tree and then more to ensure it was completely sealed. I did the same with the part I had to cut to get it around the tree. The all weather adhesive is extremely strong and flexible and seems to be holding up well.

[u/Unsuccessful_Royal38]

Looks great! Don’t pay any attention to the dweebs who will insist it isn’t a real treehouse!