I may end up adding some ballisters in between the bottom 2 uprights so I don't have to worry about the youngest kids falling through.
This blog is intended to be a journal and reference to others looking to build a treehouse or a clubhouse of some sort. I intend to Post the details of what I have accomplished up to the point of where I am currently in the construction of our tree/clubhouse. I hope to be a reference to others and will be happy to answer questions or offer advice.
Monday, August 30, 2010
Railings
The railing design is very basic and simple. I had 8 - 4 x 4 inch posts which I lag bolted to the floor frame every 7 feet. It was necessary to jig saw out a small slot in the decking in order for the post to stand up level. The corner posts all required that I lag on a 2 ft. extension block at the top in order to tie the tops of the posts together with a 14 ft. pressure treated 2 x 4 on all 4 sides. I added 2 x 4s all around at different heights. My overall total of 2 x 4s came up to 4 - 16ft 2x4s and 24 - 8 ft 2 x 4s. The horizontals were cut down to fit in between the upright posts.

I may end up adding some ballisters in between the bottom 2 uprights so I don't have to worry about the youngest kids falling through.
I may end up adding some ballisters in between the bottom 2 uprights so I don't have to worry about the youngest kids falling through.
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