Libby's Tree House: Photos
(Each photo is a link which will take you to a larger
version of the photo.)
23 September 2005: Getting started
24 September 2005: Installing the floor structure
1 October 2005: Shims and paint to match the tree
9 October 2005: Diagnonal joists bolted to tree
16 October 2005: More progress under the floor
30 October 2005: Test-fitting some floor boards
5 November 2005: Uncle Marty frames the walls
6-13 November 2005: Framing the open side wall, part 1
27 November 2005: Framing the open side wall, part 2
27 November 2005: Inspecting and painting the floor framing
22 January 2006: Winter jigsaw puzzle, California style
29 May 2006: Reinforcing the front cantilever structure
See Grandpa Leonard's Improvements
for details of what Daddy was doing here.
16 July 2006: Completed reinforcements
16 July 2006: The floor is (almost) done!
29 July 2006: The first wall
29 July 2006: Libby gives it a test drive
30 July 2006: Daddy gives it a test drive (after more bracing)
5 August 2006: Finishing the walls
13 August 2006: Temporary roof
23 June 2007: Front wall structure
19 August 2007: Front wall rope railing
19 August 2007: Assembling the stair ladder and trying it out
See elevation drawing of stair ladder.
2 September 2007: Installing angles for stair ladder hooks
3 September 2007: Libby installed the last floor board
3 September 2007: Done except for painting and the roof!
15-16 September 2007: Painting
21 September 2007: Final touches on the steps
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