Recent content by Bradson Petrog

Hi everyone. Haven't posted for a while, but this one has me a bit concerned. This thread from another "city" Real Estate forum was abruptly closed in the middle of the night, and moved to their "Controversies" forum where it will soon be buried from any public view...

inside there is a door opening to the chimney tower. then a tree inside that takes you to the top.

It's hard to see, but if you look just above the ladder you can see there is another(short) 6in round fir brace holding the joist that connects to the outside bandboard you are referring to. The entire design rests upon the laurels of gravity and the cantilever system. That outside corner you...

Hi Hoof, Thanks, my kid and his cousins/friends love it too. Hell, we all do for that matter. Yeah it's about 37-38 feet to the top of the tower. A little over 20 feet at the deck. It has 5 key supports. If you look closely you'll see two 6.5 in round fir braces. The base of the braces...

Yeah, I've put a strict limit of 6-8 adults on this and we've had that many up there with no problems, and there's really not much room for more than that. I plan on adding 2-4 more braces to the under side later when we come back in to pour concrete below- probably in the spring. That 'you...

Hi Duecy, That is a nice thought, but like someone else on here pointed out, I'm not sure that it would be a likely achievement. Just too many variables to go big time with it, I think. Sure they can be installed at jungle canopy level, it would really just depend on the trees themselves...

Hi Ammo, The structure is streamlined to diminish excess weight where ever is it feasible. 24 inches on center is both allowable and sufficient to support the flooring substrate and decking. If you look closely you will see that I have used a combination of 2x6 and 2x8 floor joists. I've...

Hi O_A, These are all good questions, and there are likely more questions that you will have before making any final decisions. The answers are mixed and complicated but I will attempt to answer them as time permits me to. 1. Engineered properly for safety? Yes and No. Is it safe...

Hi MS, It's difficult to say what a base price would be, due to all the variables, i.e. site accessibility, terrain, height of the treehouse (the higher the view, the higher the price), materials used, etc. We did a project in Michigan where we were able to stay in nearby cabin...

I was just pointing out that other species can work just fine, while some will present more challenges than others, in terms of keeping the trees healthy and vigorous. A variety of spruce, Doug Firs, and White pine can all be excellent candidates. Smaller Ponderosa type pines may be a bit...

Ok, sounds good Atticus. Keep in mind too that many other species of trees will work, some better than others. The Norway spruces you see in the pictures were used because of circumstance and locale. Other trees such as deciduous may be ideal if you wish to keep the host trees alive and growing.

Thanks. What started out as a hobby, and now after completing multiple projects for summer camps, it has moved more into the addiction realm. I'm currently designing one that overhangs the water. It will have a woodstove, a mini fridge and fishing gear. The owner's wife fears her husband may...

Ha! Wood you believe my esgrow payments have actually climbed higher?:cool:

The treehouse you see called "the Bug's Nest" has a lookout tower disguised as a chimney that reaches 37 feet into the forest canopy. And yes that is a basset hound coming down the stairs that frequents the treehouse often. Total customization available, and the options are limited only by...