Knots

Knotting/lashings is the method for building temporary treehouses used by the participating organizations of this website. While there are multiple ways of lashing for sufficient strength, there are a few basic criteria:

• The lashing should be easy to check: The lashing should be made neatly, to ensure it can be checked after it is made. This ensures the safety of the lashing. It is wise to make a standard and to have a single procedure of checking the lashing.
• The lashing should be strong enough for the application: The strength is dependent on multiple factors such as the direction of the load on the lashing, the type and thickness of rope, the beginning and end of the lashing, and the quality of the knotting work.