BLACK+DECKER The Complete Photo Guide to Treehouses 3rd Edition features new building technique information on using TAB (Treehouse anchor bolt) support systems and  extended information on cable-supported platforms.

Contents The Complete Guide to Treehouses Introduction Lofty Ideas: A Gallery of Creative Treehouses  Treehouse Basics  Choosing a Tree  General Tree Health  Is It Big Enough?  Location  Trees to Avoid  Grooming the Winner  Choosing a Tree Species  Planning + Design  Building Codes + Zoning Laws Parts of a Treehouse  Design Considerations  Lumber, Hardware + Tools  Treehouse Safety  Safe Treehouse Design  Working Safely  Treehouse Construction  Treehouse Support Systems  Treehouse Support Options  Beams and Braces Platforms  Single Tree: Platform Nestled in Branches  Single Tree: Trunk as Center Post  Two Trees: Platform Spanning Between Trunks  Three Trees: Platform Spanning Between Trunks  Two Trees + Two Support Posts  Framing + Finishing Walls  Framing Walls  Siding + Trim  Installing Walls  Building Railings  Finishing Interiors  Wall + Ceiling Paneling  Shelves + Tables  Flip-down Table + Bunk  Doors + Windows  Building a Window Shutters + Pop-up Windows  Fun Doors  Classic Doors Building Roofs Framing the Roof Sheathing + Roofing  Modes of Access  Ladders  Trap Doors  Fireman’s Pole  Swings + Playthings  Classic Tree Swings  Zip Line  Rock Climbing Wall Water Cannon  Speaking Tube  Slides  Treehouse Projects  Open-air Treehouse  Gable House with Entry Deck  More Treehouse Plans  Plan 1: Gable Roof with Auxiliary Posts  Plan 2: A-frame with Walkout Deck  Plan 3: Half-covered Crow’s Nest  Plan 4: Wraparound Shed on Stilts  Plan 5: Triangular Tree Hut  Plan 6: Four-tree Shanty  Resources/Photo Credits  Index