Home Improvement Asked by djdmbrwsk on August 10, 2020
I’m working on my first treehouse as an adult ? I’ve built plenty out of scraps as a kid, but nothing of this magnitude. I’m mostly concerned about the structural integrity of the platform with this post. I’ll layout my general plan, post some pictures, and ask some pointed questions at the end.
I’m planning an 8x12ft platform where 8x8ft is enclosed with a roof and 4x8ft is a deck with railings. Right now this is built around 2 trees that have a diameter of ~12in and sit ~5.5ft apart. I’m using two long 1/2in stainless steel tubes/bolts that go completely through the trees to hold the main beams. The beams essentially rest on the bolts and sandwich the two trees. On top of those beams the floor joists rest perpendicular. All wood is pressure treated.
Pictures of where I’m at (click to enlarge):
Questions:
Just notes:
2x6s... plenty big. Weight is a factor unless you will reinforce more. You do not want it too heavy and these trees aren't that big.
see no issue with having boards a couple inches from trees. As commented you can always re-evaluate and cut/sister these in 10 years. Having a tree house means your structure needs to move with the tree(s).
you do need cross bracing
I don't see a a good way to get IN the treehouse. Is the plan really to climb 15 feet then turn your shoulders so you can squeeze through 14"?
really the only thing I don't like is the resting on the bolts. I am not against this method but I would like to see an "eye" or a "C/D" anchor that holds these into place (installed underneath). It doesn't have to lock but I think your current design flaw is this thing rolling to one side.
Answered by DMoore on August 10, 2020
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