Any person involved in construction knows that sometimes you want to build something “for the soul”. Albeit not entirely practical, but pleasing to the eye. This desire is especially strong if the site is located in a picturesque place, in a forest or on a hill with a wonderful view of the surroundings.

For such cases, when it seems that the standard house simply does not fit into the landscape, the exit can be the so-called. A-frame house, or, more habitually for us, house-hut.

In this article we will tell:

  • How to build a house-hut.
  • Is it possible to improve the constructive house-hut.

House-hut do it yourself

The design of the houses in the form of the letter "A" is known in many countries. In the vastness of the USSR, triangular country houses were called huts or tents.

In North America, they are known as the A-frame (A-frame house). Such houses were built in the form of a tent, when it was necessary to quickly and inexpensively build a house from what is “underfoot”.

A-houses are experiencing a real renaissance, and through the use of modern building materials, there are projects of the most unusual design.

The house shown above is difficult for self-repetition, therefore, talking about how to build a house-hut, we will talk about more budget, but no less interesting options that you can build with your own hands. A good example of why a developer chooses a house-hut - the history of building a portal user with a nickname eglis.

eglis FORUMHOUSE member

I have a plot of 5 acres near the city. The plot offers a wonderful view of the Taganrog Bay. The place is very beautiful, it is easy to breathe, you can smell the sea. Together with the site was sold an old brick house. He has no foundation, so cracks have formed in the walls. At first I wanted to bring this house to mind: to expand, insulate, etc., but, having calculated everything, I came to the conclusion that building a new one would cost less. Because I will build alone, without assistants, a feasible and inexpensive technology was required. Therefore, the choice fell on a frame house-hut.

Before we talk about the stages of this construction, we list the main pros and cons of A-houses.

Pros and cons of A-houses

The main advantage of the house-tent - saving building materials, time and effort. In fact, the “legs” of this wigwam are both racks of the wall and rafters of the roof.

Accordingly, there is no need to erect a classic “box” on which the roof system is then mounted.

We also note the low weight of the frame of this beautiful hut, which leads to a decrease in the material consumption of the foundation and simplify its design. There is no need to build a serious foundation of the building, you can do.

Among the main drawbacks of the house-hut: a smaller usable area, with an equal building spot, with a house built using classical technology. Therefore, the second floor of the "triangle" is most often used to accommodate bedrooms or the "attic", where you can store different things.

When building a ladder in a tent house, you will have to break your head, how to arrange it and how to make it comfortable. But all the flaws go by the wayside, if you approach the matter with fiction and fantasy. If you make a house-hut not as it goes, but by adhering to a well-developed project, you get a truly unusual and beautiful structure that fits naturally into nature.

This is what should end up with eglis.

Work on the construction of the house-hut began with the construction of the cellar.

eglis

I live in an apartment, so the question is where to store pickles-preserves. I decided to build a cellar right under the house.

To do this, the user independently, with a shovel, dug a hole 1800x3500 mm in size and 2800 mm deep.

Digging the "pit" eglisi leveled the base with concrete, which simplified the laying of blocks.

The cellar overlap is made of asbestos-cement pipes with a diameter of 11 cm.

A corner “50-ka” went to Laz, which in the middle rests on the “beam” of the ceiling made of the “12th” channel.

The user also provided ventilation of the cellar, laying the "gray" sewer pipes.

From above, the overlap was covered with clay, shed with water, and gave a 80 cm thick screed to dry out under the hot southern sun.

Now it is the turn to build the A-frame. First of all, the user has erected a columnar foundation. The technology is classic - a hole is dug, then it is filled with rubble and sand. All this is poured water and carefully tamped. Then a concrete block, sand cement, etc. is placed on the prepared base.

So that crushed stone and sand over time did not mix with the ground and did not go into it, the base should be separated from the ground with geotextile, which is laid in advance at the bottom of the pit.

Pillar foundation   eglisit consists of twelve concrete blocks measuring 30x30x30 cm. A waterproofing bed is placed on the blocks, on which the frame is laid - a timber with a section of 15x10 cm.

Because, according to the user, the height of the blocks was not enough to raise the strapping above the ground, spacers were placed between the timber and the blocks, cut from the larch.

eglis

Having finished the foundation, I moved to the construction of the frame. The dimensions of the triangles of the tent house are as follows: the base is 5400 mm, the side is 6130 mm. The distance between the triangles is 59 cm, taking into account the laying of the insulation material, the width of which is 60 cm. I went to the "board" with a 15x5 cm section. I raised the triangle myself, using temporary stops for this - three boards. I will say right away that it is physically difficult to do it alone, but if you consider that several times triangles were broken off the stubborn boards, it is dangerous. But everything worked out, and I raised the frame.

For the strength of the frame, the triangles were additionally reinforced with building brackets.

1. Installation of a moisture windproof membrane and lathing for roofing finishing - wave slate.

The peculiarity of the membrane is that the film releases water vapor coming from the room outside, but does not allow the wind and atmospheric moisture to get into the insulation.

2. Laying insulation - stone wool 5 cm thick, in two layers. Because “Legs” are made of a board 15x5 cm, and the total thickness of the heat insulation layer is 10 cm, a double ventilation gap is obtained. Those. the distance between the insulation and the membrane is 5 cm, and at the expense of the bars, a second ventilation channel was formed, between the slate and the film.

3. According to a similar scheme, the floor is insulated, with the only difference being that a galvanized mesh with a 5x5 cm mesh is additionally fixed between the lags.

4. The sheet of wave slate was divided into 3 parts. According to the user, the roof looks more original. It is easier to climb the crate with a piece weighing 7 kg, than trying to fix a whole sheet.

Sheets are pre-trimmed to reduce the docking hump. Sheets were fastened with slate nails. The holes in the slate slightly larger diameter than the "body" of the nail, pre-drilled screwdriver.

5. Installing gables from sheets of OSB. Installation of temporary stairs and doors.

6. Installing windows.

In order to bend the ridge element out of the “galvanized” sheet, the user made a sheet bending machine from several boards and loops. Constructive adaptations, available for self-repetition, clearly demonstrate the following photos.

In the future, it is planned to improve the sheet bending machine and install metal guides and clamps.

7. A rabbit board, 2.8 cm thick, went to the flooring.

Boards before laying were processed by fire bioprotection. The boards were fastened to the groove with a 5 cm long tapping screw that was screwed at an angle.

The floor of the second floor - OSB 18 mm thick.

eglis

In the future, I want to cover the floor with waterproof varnish. The pipe from the cellar will go up and sideways through the frame extension, which I will build in place of the old brick house, after I disassemble it. In the annex (I will not warm it) I will locate a shower room and a shed for storing garden tools.

The user's house-hut is still under construction, but it is already clear that it turned out to be a cozy “summer” building, which fits well with the site.

In the future, the walls outside will be treated with siding, and the basement will be closed with basement siding or corrugated flooring.

How to improve constructive A-frame house and build a beautifulhouse-hut

If the house eglisstill being completed then A-frame housesergiolakkyalready completed: a beautiful and cozy home-hut "turnkey" waiting for guests on a virtual tour.

sergiolakky FORUMHOUSE user

My plot of 18 acres, located on the banks of the Volga. It offers a magnificent view of the river and the countryside. I decided to build a "cottage", but with all the amenities. He brought electricity, gas, drilled a hole in the water. There was a question what to build. I didn’t want to put an ordinary box in such a place or to fence something complicated: it was expensive and did not fit into the landscape. Stopped at A-house. Although there is not much space on the second floor with such a construct, I don’t actually need it. All that is necessary, placed on the first floor.

Now we will demonstrate a photo that inspired the user to build his “hut”.

It is worth noting that the house shown above is the same as the cottage sergiolakkynot classic A-frame houses. Pay attention to the right side of the picture. Part of the “legs” of the supports is cut off, and the rafters are based on the extension.

Such asymmetry, on the one hand, gives the house a "zest", and on the other, it significantly expands its functionality by increasing the additional space.

Due to the fracture of the roof, under it managed to place the vestibule, toilet and build a waiting room. Also in the house there is a bedroom, a bath with a rest room and a veranda.

How to build a hut of branches? This question is likely to be asked only by those people who often rest in nature. When planning such a trip, choosing a suitable place to sleep is a rather important thing. However, this somewhat limits the number of places to go. But the ability to build a hut opens up many new horizons.

and what kinds are

Before answering the question of how to build a hut with your own hands, you need to understand what it is, what they are and why they are being built. The hut itself is for an overnight stay, which can be erected in a short time from scrap materials. It can also be used to protect against snow or wind. To date, only 3 types of such small temporary structures are common - these are single-lean tents, gables and circular ones. Sometimes, if the terrain allows, you can build a hut in the recess.

What you need to build a hut in the woods

Let's figure it out. How can you build a hut? Starting to consider this issue is the fact that you need to find a suitable place that will be safe for an overnight stay. For these reasons, it is not recommended to build temporary housing at the bottom of the canyon, in a narrow gorge or on the river bank. This is due to the fact that during rain or floods such places are the most unsafe. In addition, the dangerous places are considered to be the slopes of the mountains or places under sagging rocks.

How to build a hut? For its construction it is necessary to have the very minimum - an ax, a knife, a rope or adhesive tape. You can try to do without them, but they significantly reduce the work time. In addition, such devices are most often available at hand, especially if you are planning a trip to nature. How to build a hut that will be a reliable shelter? Most often, this is done using the usual technique of weaving from branches. To close all the cracks in the walls and roof, you can use moss, leaves, grass, etc. An ax and a knife are needed to make it easier to get everything you need.

One-wheel model

How to build a shed type? In appearance, this structure is more like a wall of the house than a full-fledged shelter. Most often, single-ply buildings are a common canvas, tied together with branches and other materials that rest against a fallen tree, a large stone, two trees standing side by side, etc.

You can build a roof or wall of ordinary branches, and then plenty of cover it with leaves, if you want to shelter from the weather or the sun. However, there are several significant drawbacks. First, to completely hide from the wind and snow behind one wall will not work. Secondly, in such a tent you can only take a break, it will not be possible to sleep in it.

How to build a hut at its best? The best version of the single-pitch model is built as follows. It is necessary to find two strong logs that will have a good fork at the top, and their length will be from 2 to 2.5 meters. At an angle to the base, logs are driven into the ground, and a crossbar is attached to them. Further at a distance of 30 cm the branches are laid. One edge of them strongly pressed into the soil, the other rests on the crossbar.

Gable model

How to build a hut of this type? In fact, the process of building temporary housing here is similar to the first sample. The only difference is that the wall is installed on both sides of the crossbar. Such a building is considered the most practical and most often used among all types of huts.

One of the sides is completely covered with branches, leaves, moss, etc. The second remains open - it will be the entrance to the shelter. For example, if an oilcloth or large polyethylene was taken on a trip, then they can hide a hut to increase its protection from wind and rain. Another significant difference is the concern for the internal space, and not just for the external one. Since it is already possible to spend the night in this type of shelter, you need to think about the cover on which you will have to sleep. This is especially important if, for example, there are no sleeping bags. Sleeping on wet ground is not recommended. It is best to make something like a stretcher that is strewn with dry leaves from above, for example. You can use unnecessary things, they can be a great bed.

Nuances of construction

There are several important tips that will be needed during the construction of the shelter. Firstly, if the weather is characterized by increased rainy, then around the hut is recommended to dig a small ditch, which will save people from water. To build a building that will be able to withstand heavy rain, its thickness should be about 20-25 centimeters. The angle of the walls should be 45 degrees.

Here it is important to pay attention to the fact that you need to look not for those materials that will be most comfortable, but those that will be dry. This is very important for maintaining health. Sleeping on a wet surface will certainly cause illness.

Wigwam

In fact, in our time, few people may need to build a shelter in an extreme situation, and therefore there is another option that can be built on a lawn or in the yard of a private house. How to build a hut at home?

Most often, such a model is chosen for such purposes, which is called a wigwam. It is built quite simply, but you need to be careful, especially if later there will be children.

The construction of the framework for the shelter is quite simple. It is best to draw a circle - it will be a place to install supports. Bottom bars, sticks, branches dig into the ground, and on top they all gather in a heap and are interconnected. Most often used for this tape, rope or wire. The main thing is that the connection is tight enough. That's all, the frame is considered assembled. After assembly, it remains only to cover the resulting shelter with any material. This is if the wigwam branches were originally cleared of leaves. However, to get maximum pleasure, it is best to leave them in place.

How to build a hut on a tree

It is possible to build housing or temporary shelter not only on the ground, but also on a tree, but here, of course, more diverse tools and time will be needed. It is very important to choose the right tree on which the building will be placed. It should be quite powerful, the trunk of the tree - as thick as the branches on which the house will rest. If the plant has rotten areas, a large number of knots, or any other defects that affect its strength, it can never be used.

Also a very important step will be drawing up a drawing. If an ordinary hut is built in a short period of time and without any plan, then there must be a well-developed scheme. In addition, since the shelter will be located at a height, you will need a ladder to climb there. First, it should be as comfortable as possible, and secondly, it should not spoil the overall appearance of the building. How to build on a tree? The question is not in vain put in this way. It is unlikely that adults will construct such a shelter for themselves, most often it is done for children. This is very important, since the weight of the occupants significantly influences the choice, in particular, the thickness of the boards from which the hut will be built.

A house on a tree

The step-by-step instruction, as well as the description of the execution of all the work, is a rather long document. It is very important to correctly mount the support. To successfully carry out our plans, you will have to be able to transfer a projection from the ground to a tree. In addition, you will have to build a fairly strong platform that will be used as a floor. Supports for it can be both branches of the tree itself, and additional pillars constructed by man. It is important to remember that the installation of support pillars is best done at an angle, so the strength will be higher.

Since this building is not temporary, but is installed for a long period of time, you will have to attend to the protection of wood from moisture and various pests. Naturally, you need to process materials before you start building. The feedstock must be free from defects and also sufficiently dry.

Many lovers of attacks on nature sometimes stay overnight in the forest. It is possible in this case to get sleep in the cabin of the car, in a tent or in a sleeping bag. However, the best option would be to spend the night in a hut, built of improvised means. The fresh air with a pleasant smell of wood in good weather creates a comfortable atmosphere for sleeping in this simple structure. But many have a question about how to make a hut. Instructions for the construction of this facility will be provided below. More on this in more detail.

Definition

The hut is a universal short-term shelter. It is used for overnight stay, protection from the sun, strong winds, temperature and atmospheric changes, precipitation in the form of rain and snow.

Types of hut

There are many variations of this structure. However, there are three kinds of simple huts. Namely:

  • detached;
  • added;
  • tents in the recess.

Each species has its own features of construction, which have much in common. They depend on the season, weather conditions and type of terrain.

How to make a hut with your own hands?

First you need to choose a suitable place for the construction of this temporary shelter. It should not be installed in narrow gorges, on the banks of rivers, at the bottom of canyons. Because floods, floods, or sudden rainfall may occur. The danger is the creation of a hut under the rocks that hang over the parking lot, as well as at the foot of steep mountains. When choosing a parking space, you must take into account the directions of the world Consider the basic layout options.

  1. How to make a hut in the mountain forest. For this area is well suited specified construction of auxiliary type. This means that one of the walls or even two walls will be made of wood or stone - parts of the rock. In this case, you should try to avoid precipitation. That is, do not put a hut in the hollows with obvious traces of water flows. As if it rains, the stream of water will flow down. Otherwise, the rules for installing this structure are the same as for the tent. The entrance to the hut should be on the opposite top. Around it, along the perimeter, it is necessary to make grooves so that the water flows in case of rain.
  2. How to make a hut in a plain forest? The answer to this question is quite simple. In the forest, where there is a plain, there is the possibility of constructing an in-depth, classical or side tent. In this place is chosen, focusing on the weather. This is important. In cold weather without rain, it is necessary to find a deepening that will serve as a place of temporary shelter. When rainy - the specified structure is placed on a raised place.

Choosing the type of hut

1. Classic hut. The construction of this type is made in the form of a fireplace for cooking. In this set two poles or branches vertically. The third is laid on them horizontally. The dressing is produced by improvised means: flexible twigs, grass stalks, lianas.

In this case, there are still several types of installation. For example, 2 poles or flat branches, cut with a knife, set to each other at an angle at the exit of the hut and the back wall with a distance of 2-2.5 meters. It is not difficult to do. Then on them the main pole is laid horizontally. The next option is a wigwam. In this case, the poles can be laid in a circle at an angle to each other in the form of a fire pit, and also a living growing tree can be used as a point of support for them.

2. Extra hut. This also includes the type of wigwam around the tree. In this case, there may still be a hut, created on the basis of poles, which rest on a rock in a mountainous area. The walls are made, as in the specified classical structure.

3. In-depth hut. This type of building looks like a classic in a hollow or is something between a dugout and a hut. That is, when only the top is covered (roof).

The main principles of construction

Before you make a hut with your own hands, you need to know the following:

  1. Location.
  2. Type of tent.
  3. The basis of this structure should be a few poles with sharp ends embedded in the ground. One of them is installed as a supporting ceiling beam.
  4. Poles of the walls of the hut set with a slope of 45-60 degrees. Except when one wall is vertical.
  5. The roof should be stitched with branches (poles) in several tiers parallel to the ground along the perimeter between the installed beam and the ground. Then it will be easier to stack the branches or branches.
  6. In deciding how to make a hut, it is necessary to correctly carry out the laying of a lapnik on the base of a pole. In this case, it all depends on the individual desire. This should be done in such a way that the upper part of the lower lapnik plant should be laid under the corresponding side of the existing layer from above. This is done as if Then the raindrops will roll down freely.
  7. Instead of spruce branches will go and branches with large leaves, as well as polyethylene with a tarpaulin.

Interior arrangement of the hut

This process is also an important point. In the forest, when the usual sleeping bags, folding beds, inflatable mattresses and bedding are absent, one must be able to adapt to such conditions. There are two types of arrangement of flooring: with the presence of the hearth and without it. In each case, a separate approach is needed. Usually in a cool season, as well as when you need to protect yourself from mosquitoes and mosquitoes, you should protect the walls and felts from the sparks of the hearth. Therefore, it is laid out in the center, confined with stones, the earth is spilled between the stones, and around it is made a quarantine zone of about 15-20 cm. Fallen deadwood is laid on the floor of the hut (on the ground) - last year's leaves with branches, shoots. Material in the form of tarpaulin, excess clothing, polyethylene also fit.

The construction of the hut in the forest

In this case, there are also nuances. Experienced travelers know how to make a hut in the forest. In this case, you can build a shelter of different types. The simplest option is considered a classic hut. Any lying tree is suitable for the construction of this structure. It will serve as a kind of skeleton for the hut. The branches of this tree will become the holding means for the rods that create the roof. Before you make a hut, the photo of which is provided in the text, you should remember that before starting this process you need to make sure that the lying tree does not pinch you. Next, you need to cut with a knife or tear off with your hands the extra branches that are inside the building. This is important to do for convenience. The resulting branches are folded so that the slope of the roof of the hut is formed. It depends on the thickness of the laid layer whether rain drops fall inside the structure. With a lying tree, one or two-pitched huts can be built, depending on the position in which it is located. A lean-to hut can be easily completed to the second specified option. Further we consider it in more detail.

Construction of a shed tent

This process is not complicated. The simplest single-pitch shelters begin to be constructed from the frame, and a film or tarpaulin is attached to it from above. Bottom edge pressed stones or log. This cover serves as a screen. From spruce branches you can make a lounger like a bed. The fire should be made at a distance of about one meter from the lounger. This is important. At night, firewood is thrown into the fire. At a temperature of about +5 degrees, you need to stock up 2-3 dry thick two-meter logs in advance. From them you can make a fire "Nodja". To do this, two or three logs lay on each other with embers between them. This ensures warmth all night.

Gable hut

In this case also nothing is difficult. You can use any available tools in the form of fir branches, reeds, hay, grass or straw. It is necessary to begin with the preparation of thin rods, support pole and two durable rodents on the basis of this structure. In this case, you must have some skills. Install the flyers vertical strong driving in the ground to a third of the length, so as not to stagger. On top of them, a solid horizontal pole is installed, on which thin rods are laid out in the form of rafters. Then material is laid on them from bottom to top. This should be done so that the top row overlaps the bottom. The back and side walls of the hut are covered in the same way. At the entrance to this building make a fire with a heat shield. In this case, please note that the specified heat shield must be tilted towards the entrance.

How to build huts with their own hands from the branches?

Consider this process in more detail. Before you make a hut of branches, you must prepare:

  • big knife or ax;
  • tree branches;
  • strong rope;
  • stakes from thick branches.

First you need to decide on the form and materials of construction. The best is the gable option, that is, in the form of a tent. To do this, you need to prepare 6 thick branches about a meter long with a diameter of 5-7 cm. At the same time, two of them should be slightly shorter. These branches will be the basis of the frame of the hut, serving as the rear and front wall. After choosing a flat place, the stakes are set by digging them into the ground in the form of two tripods, one against the other. The distance between the stakes will be the length of the hut. In this case, the tripods should stand to each other with one side of an imaginary triangle. Then thin twigs or rope are horizontally attached to the empty walls. Also in this case, you can use climbers. There are many of them in the southern regions of Russia. The distance between the branches along the vertical should be about 20 cm. These crossbars will be used for fastening the branches of the casing.

In general, nature itself suggests how to make a hut with your own hands in the forest. Properly laid branches will screen each other. The crown of the tree will be shelter from the rain. Also built walls. In this case, you should take fluffy branches or spruce branches from coniferous trees. After that, it is necessary to break them off so that a hook is formed on the broken end. It is needed to subsequently attach the branch to the cross member. In this case, it is necessary to begin the construction of the walls from the bottom. This should be done in such a way that the upper branches are located on the lower overlap from above. Then the raindrops will roll. If there is a desire, then you can lay the floor out of the branches. As a result, the question of how to make a hut of branches, will be solved very simply.

Construction of the specified facilities for children on the tree

Many of the children thought about how to make a treehouse. In this case, everything is also quite simple and clear. With the right approach, you can build a hut for children and grandchildren in a tree. If on the summer cottage there are 2 trees nearby, then between them a good construction will turn out. This will require not so much time and building materials. Before you make a tree hut, you need to stock up the following devices and tools:

  • plywood sheets: one with a thickness of 18-20 mm and two - 8-10 mm;
  • bolts;
  • a bar with dimensions 50x150 mm and 50x100 mm;
  • hacksaw or electric saw;
  • galvanized nails;
  • ruberoid;
  • birch bark.

At the heart of the design of the hut should be used 2 boards 50x150 mm. In this case, they are attached to two thick trees. In this regard, there is nothing difficult. It is necessary that the diameters of the tree trunks were approximately 20 cm. Then the bottom of the hut with side walls, as well as the triangles for the brackets, is cut out of the plywood sheet. It requires a lot of patience and scrupulousness. Further, from the bars prepared in advance and filled in the half-timber, triangular sidewalls are assembled. After that carry out their fastening by bolts. Then follow the process of connecting the assembled triangular sides with a ridge bar. His section should be 50x100 mm. After that, it is necessary to connect the specified sidewalls with two bars below. Next, using the brackets, attach the frame to the two supporting boards with a cross section of 50x150 mm, which are already fixed to the trees. Now we need to take the bottom, cut out of plywood. It is necessary to drill holes under the nails. After that you need to nail the bottom to the lower bars and logs galvanized nails with large caps. Now we need to think about the construction of the roof and windows-hatches. Best of all, in this case, the roof will be multi-layered. This will ensure reliability. In 1 layer plywood is used with a sheet thickness of 8-10 mm. The second may be of roofing material or glassine. And for the third layer will go bark.

Total

After reading the above, everyone can decide for themselves the question of how to make a hut out of boards, branches, and other improvised means or building materials, as well as find out what types of data structures exist.

There are things in the world that literally every child dreams of. This is not only a game console or a bicycle, the child also wants to have a place where he can feel himself the master. Therefore, many babies are always looking for a certain headquarters or game base. So why shouldn't they ease the task? Try to build a tree house for your child, and the joy of the baby will have no limits.

Of course, for the construction of such a house will take a lot of effort, but they will not be wasted. It is only necessary to show diligence, think carefully and prepare everything so that the construction of the house is safe and reliable for the child.

Treehouse for children with their own hands

The project described below for the construction of a children's tree house was developed taking into account safety, maximum preservation of trees and reliability of structures. This design is completely autonomous, so it can be installed absolutely anywhere, even where there are no trees. The house is based on a universal triangular structure, in principle, there is no need to bury supporting pillars deep into the ground - if there is a rocky flat platform, the house will hold well on it. Of course, the resulting construction will not turn out small, it is simply impossible to build in one day, but it will be interesting for children, especially if they are involved in work.

Blanks according to the drawing

It is necessary to begin work with the manufacture of a triangular frame..

Assembling the site and stairs

Assembling the house

After that you can proceed directly to the assembly of the house:

Rail installation

The final step will be the installation of the railing.

  • Railing must be fastened to the rail and round off all sharp corners.
  • To beat or fasten balusters to a beam, and also to the lower part of hand-rail. The distance between them should be no more than 10 cm.
  • In conclusion, you need to install a safety chain with a latch.

It must be remembered that all children will check the strength of the house, so do not save on equipment and acquire low-quality materials.

We figured out how to make a tree house with your own hands. You can think up the interior of the orphanage yourself, discuss this issue with your child. You can install a bunk bed there, put a table, benches, shelves and much more.

Scheme for the construction of a hut on the ground

For the structure of the hut or Khalabuda, you need to find a suitable place. In no case should such a hut be installed in narrow gorges, on the banks of rivers, at the bottom of canyons. Regardless of whether the tent will be built in Russia or in another country, floods, sudden showers or leashes can occur everywhere. The main options for the location of the hut:

  • Hut in the mountain forest. For this area, it is best to select an auxiliary type for construction. This means that one of the walls of Halabuda or two walls will be made of stone or wood - part of the rock. In this case, we must try to avoid precipitation. Therefore, huts are not recommended to be located in hollows with obvious traces of water flows. Otherwise, the rules for the construction of the hut are the same as for a regular tent. The entrance to the hut should be located on the opposite side of the top. It is necessary to make a ditch along the perimeter so that during the rain water flows into it.
  • Hut in the plain forest. In the plain forest, you can build a deep, classic or a side hut. The place is selected based on the weather. In cold weather without rain, the hut is placed in a deep place, which will be a temporary shelter for him. During rains, these structures must be located on an elevated position.

The structure of the hut according to its type:

  • Classical. The construction of this type is made in the form of a fireplace for cooking. During construction, two poles or branches are installed vertically. The third fits on them in a horizontal position. The dressing is done with improvised means, stems, flexible branches, lianas. But there are several installation options. For example, two poles or flat branches that need to be cut with a knife should be installed at an angle of each other at the exit of the building and the back wall of the hut at a distance of about 2 m. After that, the main pole is laid horizontally on it. If a wigwam is constructed, then in this case the poles are stacked in a circle at an angle to each other in the form of a campfire, a living growing tree can be used as a support for them.
  • Attachment. This can also be attributed wigwam, which will be created on the basis of poles, leaning on a rock in a mountainous area. At the same time walls are made, as well as at the specified classical tent.
  • Deep. This type of tent is similar to the classic one, but it is located in a hollow, it is something between a hut and a dugout. In this case, only the top is covered.

In the forest, in the absence of the usual sleeping bags, folding beds, inflatable mattresses and bedding, you must be able to adapt to such conditions. There are two types of arrangement of the floor in a hut: with the presence of the hearth and without it. As a rule, in the cool season it is necessary to protect the walls of the hut and fallen trees from the sparks of the hearth. Therefore, it is laid out in the center, limited to stones, the earth is poured between the stones, and a quarantine zone of about 20 cm is made around the hearth. The deadwood, represented by last year’s leaves with branches and shoots, is placed on the ground. You can also use extra clothes, polyethylene or tarpaulin.

Hut for children on the tree in stages

When building a tree hut everything is also quite simple and clear. If on the summer cottage there are two nearby trees, then between them you can build a good construction. This will require a minimum of time and building materials. Before you make a treehouse, it is necessary to stock up the following tools and devices:

  • Bolts
  • Plywood sheets: two of them are 10 mm thick, one is 20 mm thick.
  • Bars with dimensions of 50x150 mm and 50x100 mm.
  • Power saw or hacksaw.
  • Galvanized nails.
  • Beresta.
  • Ruberoid

The base of the hut is two 50x150 mm boards. In this case, they must be attached to two thick trees. It is quite simple. It is only necessary that the diameters of the tree trunks be about 20 cm. After that, from the plywood sheet, you need to cut the bottom with side walls, as well as the triangles for the brackets. This will require a little scrupulousness and patience.

Next, from the bars prepared in advance and filled in the half-tree, it is necessary to assemble the triangular sides. After that they are bolted. Then it is necessary to connect the assembled triangular sides with a ridge bar. Its cross section should be 50x100 mm.

These sidewalls are connected to two bars, which are below. With the help of the brackets, attach the received frame to the supporting boards, the cross section of which is 50x150 mm. They must be pre-attached to the trees.

After that, the bottom is taken, which is cut out of plywood. It drilled holes for nails. Then the bottom is nailed to the lower bars and logs with galvanized nails with large caps.

Next, you need to think about the construction of windows, hatches and roofs. It is recommended for this to use multi-layer roofing. This will ensure the reliability of the hut. In the first layer, approximately 10 mm thick plywood is used. The second layer may consist of roofing felt or glassine. Birch bark is ideal for the third layer.

Acquainted with the description of the manufacture of the house and the hut, everyone decides for himself how to build a structure for his child from scrap materials. The main thing in this case is to remember that the house for your child, above all, must be safe.

All kids love nooks and crannies. Only in solitude you can give free rein to your imagination and go on an exciting journey through imaginary worlds. That is why children often build self-made houses from pillows, blankets and other improvised means. But if you want your child to feel like a courageous traveler or a hero of his favorite fairy tale, give him a tent. Moreover, to make a hut for children with your own hands is quite simple, but the child will be able to fill his leisure time with exciting games. Today, “Dream House” will share with its readers the ideas of building children's hut, which can be installed both in the nursery and on the street.

We make a hut for children on our own - some interesting ideas.

1. Sheets and rope

To make a hut, it is enough to stretch the rope between the trees, throw a sheet over it and fix its edges with the help of a wooden peg or other suitable means. To make your child comfortable, lay soft blankets or blankets on the ground. And let in such a “construction” there is nothing supernatural, but children's imagination can fill it with an exciting story. Homemade hut for children on the street will give a lot of interesting games and, moreover, will save the kids from overheating.

When choosing a place for a hut, give preference to shaded and flat areas.

2. Gymnastic hoop and cloth hut

The usual gymnastic hoop can be an excellent basis for a children's hut. It is enough to sew a long fabric to the hoop and hang it horizontally, for example, to a tree branch at such a height that the edges of the fabric reach the ground. As an option, you can simply throw a large piece of thick fabric on the hoop, build a cone-shaped roof and secure the frame at a convenient level. Then, to hang the hut, you only need a strap or a strap.

3. Branch hut

Probably every child dreams of a world tour, dangerous adventures and fascinating travels. You can help your child fulfill his cherished dream without leaving the side of his own summer cottage. Since the brave travelers prefer to sleep not in a warm bed, but in a tent made of woody branches, made by his own hand, the baby will surely be delighted with this gift.

But how to make a children's hut from the branches? There are several interesting options:

  • First, you can build a hut of flexible and long branches left after pruning trees and. To get started, collect as many branches as possible and select the largest ones. At the place of the future hut, draw a circle and dig branches along its circumference, tilting them so that they create a cone-shaped frame. Only two branches set at a fairly wide distance from each other, because they will serve as the entrance to the future hut. Make sure that the branches are set firmly and supplement them with the remaining material. It's okay if the walls of the hut will "shine through" - being in such a house, the baby will still feel at least Robinson Crusoe.
  • Secondly, you can make a “living” hut, decorating it with foliage and plants. If you are not in a hurry to build a wonderful house, plant around the perimeter of the frame climbing plants, such as grapes, bindweed, etc., which, as they grow, will beautifully entwine the walls of the hut. If you want to give your child a holiday "here and now", just cover the frame of the hut with branches with greenery.

4. Hut wigwam in the nursery and on the street

The hut wigwam is the traditional home of Indians. This structure has a conical shape and strong construction. Previously, the Indians built their homes using thick branches, which were then covered with thick canvas. We can also make a children's hut on the wigwam principle. To do this, you need to choose 5-7 flexible but durable rods, and then install them in the form of a polyhedron or semicircle. The tops of the twigs should be connected in such a way that they are combined like flowers in a bouquet, overlapping each other. At the junction of the twigs need to be fixed with a strong rope or cut fabric.

If you are installing a wigwam on the street, slightly dig in the bases of the twigs in the ground. If the wigwam will be in the room, tie the transverse rods at the bottom of the structure, which will fix the structure.

After that, decorate the wigwam with a cloth. Most often, triangles are formed between the adjacent rods of the hut, so it is enough just to cut pieces of fabric in this shape and sew them around the frame. However, it is much more beautiful if a teapot is decorated with a teepee that will require a careful measurement of the height of the frame and the width of each part.

5. Gable hut

By making a simple construction of several wooden slats, you can create a beautiful gable hut or hut tent. The most important thing in this building is to choose a suitable fabric. If you are installing a hut in the yard, it is best to use a tent fabric that does not fade from the sun and is not deformed due to high humidity. If the building is in the child’s room, cotton or any other natural material will do.

Room Tents

If you are not confident in your abilities or simply do not want to waste time on making a homemade hut, you can purchase a ready-made design. For example, beautiful and game-friendly huts produces the Swedish brand IKEA. Such facilities are suitable not only for games, but also for. In addition, the corporate hut is sure to become the main decoration of the children's room.

As a tent, you can also use a stylized awning or a roof on the bed. This accessory will not only give the kid a world of exciting games, but also provide him with a sound and peaceful sleep.