How We Build Treehouses
From site selection to final finishes, Treehouse Dreambuilders will make your dream treehouse come true.
HOW TO BUILD A TREEHOUSE
Expertly Designed & Built
Follow along below to see how Leam Blackwood, owner of Treehouse Dreambuilders in Colorado, builds a treehouse from start to finish.
Every treehouse is built to last in the local climate and is attached to the trees using special hardware for the safety of both the tree and the treehouse users.
Leam works with you to choose the overall design and finishes that will make the treehouse uniquely yours.
![17-Finish-Full Treehouse with stairs](https://treehousedreambuilders.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/17-Finish-Full.jpg)
Building a Treehouse, Step by Step
![Treehouse braces attached to the trees](https://treehousedreambuilders.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/1-During-Braces.jpg)
We start each treehouse with braces using hardware that doesn't harm the trees.
![Treehouse platform, ready for building](https://treehousedreambuilders.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2-During-Platform.jpg)
Next we build a platform to act as the foundation.
![Special connectors protect the trees from movement of the treehouse](https://treehousedreambuilders.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/3-During-Special-Connector.jpg)
Special connectors allow the tree to move and grow while securing the treehouse.
![Treehouse with wall sheathing](https://treehousedreambuilders.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/4-During-Wall-Sheathing.jpg)
Treehouse Dreambuilders builds just like home builders, just on a smaller scale. And in trees! Here you see the wall sheathing in place.
![Staircase up to the treehouse](https://treehousedreambuilders.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/5-During-Staircase-Wall-Sheathing.jpg)
This treehouse features a safe, secure staircase.
![Inside of treehouse is custom built from sturdy materials](https://treehousedreambuilders.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/6-During-Inside.jpg)
Even the interiors of our treehouses are custom built and finished to fit your style.
![Treehouse ceiling built like a house](https://treehousedreambuilders.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/7-During-Ceiling.jpg)
The ceiling is built properly so the treehouse will last.
![Tyvek wrap on the treehouse exterior](https://treehousedreambuilders.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/8-During-Tyvek.jpg)
A Tyvek wrap helps protect the treehouse from the elements, just like regular houses.
![Insulation under the treehouse](https://treehousedreambuilders.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/9-During-Insulation.jpg)
This treehouse has insulation to keep it cozy.
![Porch and staircase on the treehouse](https://treehousedreambuilders.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/10-During-Staircase-Porch.jpg)
It's coming together now! The porch railing and roof is in place.
![Ceiling beams are stained a warm color](https://treehousedreambuilders.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/11-Finish-Ceiling.jpg)
The inside ceiling is finished for beauty and durability.
![Beadboard finish inside the treehouse](https://treehousedreambuilders.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/12-Finish-Inside.jpg)
This treehouse features real beadboard wainscotting.
![Inside the treehouse with window and door](https://treehousedreambuilders.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/13-Finish-Inside.jpg)
Doors and windows are fully functional.
![Porch ceiling is stained to match the stairs](https://treehousedreambuilders.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/14-Finish-Porch.jpg)
Here is the finished porch ceiling. No detail is left undone.
![Staircase with railings for safety](https://treehousedreambuilders.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/15-Finish-Stairs.jpg)
The beautiful handcrafted staircase and railing make this treehouse extra special.
![Hammocks hang under the treehouse](https://treehousedreambuilders.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/16-Finish-Hammock.jpg)
We added hooks for hammocks so the treehouse owners can lounge in the shade under their treehouse.
![Treehouse with stairs by Treehouse Dreambuilders](https://treehousedreambuilders.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/17-Finish-Full.jpg)
The completed treehouse will provide years of magical fun for children of all ages.
![Treehouse braces attached to the trees](https://treehousedreambuilders.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/1-During-Braces.jpg)
We start each treehouse with braces using hardware that doesn't harm the trees.
![Treehouse braces attached to the trees](https://treehousedreambuilders.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2-During-Platform.jpg)
Next we build a platform to act as the foundation.
![Treehouse braces attached to the trees](https://treehousedreambuilders.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/3-During-Special-Connector.jpg)
Special connectors allow the tree to move and grow while securing the treehouse.
![Treehouse braces attached to the trees](https://treehousedreambuilders.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/4-During-Wall-Sheathing.jpg)
Treehouse Dreambuilders builds just like home builders, just on a smaller scale. And in trees! Here you see the wall sheathing in place.
![Treehouse braces attached to the trees](https://treehousedreambuilders.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/5-During-Staircase-Wall-Sheathing.jpg)
This treehouse features a safe, secure staircase.
![Treehouse braces attached to the trees](https://treehousedreambuilders.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/6-During-Inside.jpg)
Even the interiors of our treehouses are custom built and finished to fit your style.
![Treehouse braces attached to the trees](https://treehousedreambuilders.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/7-During-Ceiling.jpg)
The ceiling is built properly so the treehouse will last.
![Treehouse braces attached to the trees](https://treehousedreambuilders.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/8-During-Tyvek.jpg)
A Tyvek wrap helps protect the treehouse from the elements, just like regular houses.
![Treehouse braces attached to the trees](https://treehousedreambuilders.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/9-During-Insulation.jpg)
This treehouse has insulation to keep it cozy.
![Treehouse braces attached to the trees](https://treehousedreambuilders.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/10-During-Staircase-Porch.jpg)
It's coming together now! The porch railing and roof is in place.
![Treehouse braces attached to the trees](https://treehousedreambuilders.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/11-Finish-Ceiling.jpg)
The inside ceiling is finished for beauty and durability.
![Treehouse braces attached to the trees](https://treehousedreambuilders.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/12-Finish-Inside.jpg)
This treehouse features real beadboard wainscotting.
![Treehouse braces attached to the trees](https://treehousedreambuilders.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/13-Finish-Inside.jpg)
Doors and windows are fully functional.
![Treehouse braces attached to the trees](https://treehousedreambuilders.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/14-Finish-Porch.jpg)
Here is the finished porch ceiling. No detail is left undone.
![Treehouse braces attached to the trees](https://treehousedreambuilders.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/15-Finish-Stairs.jpg)
The beautiful handcrafted staircase and railing make this treehouse extra special.
![Treehouse braces attached to the trees](https://treehousedreambuilders.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/16-Finish-Hammock.jpg)
We added hooks for hammocks so the treehouse owners can lounge in the shade under their treehouse.
![Treehouse braces attached to the trees](https://treehousedreambuilders.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/17-Finish-Full.jpg)