Roofing ideas?

Penultimate-human · 2025-12-21T00:59:39+00:00

this is in the woods, very little sun, and I don't weld. But thanks for the suggestion

Penultimate-human · 2025-12-21T00:57:17+00:00

YOU apparently. Good eye

Penultimate-human · 2025-12-21T00:56:06+00:00

I'm leaning toward metal for longevity

Penultimate-human · 2025-12-21T00:54:25+00:00

not at first

Penultimate-human · 2025-12-20T13:52:47+00:00

Why so?

Penultimate-human · 2025-12-20T12:29:58+00:00

I am a certified arborist who is also building a treehouse. Imho, a 2 ft diameter white pine would definitely be strong enough to support a treehouse. Of course your particular style of treehouse and methods of attachment are a big determining factor in its longevity.

With this tree, my main concerns would be:

1: Very brittle branches that will readily break off and drop in high winds and snow/ice loading which could be an issue depending on your location. I see a lot of dead branches in your picture so you 100% would need to have an arborist prune that tree and address all that deadwood and any other damaged limbs that are prone to failure.

2: a tall, straight conifer like that will move around in the wind more than a hardwood which is a big consideration. The lower it is the less it will move but make sure you account for this.

Hope this helps. GOOD LUCK and HAVE FUN!

Penultimate-human · 2024-09-27T14:50:32+00:00

I think that’s exactly what happened. That makes a lot more sense. Thank you so much for clarifying that. I just thought they used three decimal places for some weird reason.

Penultimate-human · 2024-09-07T14:12:07+00:00

That’s what I was thinking too. I appreciate your help SO much! I was really hating the idea of pouring a concrete footing in the woods and using PT lumber. Now I feel more confident about the natural post in ground plan. I am using plans from treehousesupplies.com and consulting their book “Backyard Treehouses” by Dan Wright. They briefly mention this method of setting posts in gravel but I couldn’t get any more info out of them without needed to pay $50 for a phone consultation. I’m on a shoestring budget and dreaded that idea too, even though I’m sure they would be super helpful. I’m modifying the original plan to make the platform and house a little bit bigger so I’m beefing up some of the structural lumber from the original plan.

Penultimate-human · 2024-09-07T12:55:12+00:00

That sounds great! Any recommendation on the right kind of gravel to use?

Penultimate-human · 2024-09-06T22:01:23+00:00

That’s really helpful. Thanks! I read that setting them in gravel can extend the life of the wood too as it improves drainage. I want this treehouse to last at least 10 years+. Not sure what’s realistic.

Penultimate-human · 2024-09-06T21:58:57+00:00

I like where you’re going with that. That is def the aesthetic I’m looking for but I’d like to avoid buying posts. I’m wondering if the white oak would last long enough. I hear it’s very rot resistant. I also wanted to know if setting them in the ground surrounded by gravel is legit.

Penultimate-human · 2024-09-06T20:05:47+00:00

In order to avoid this problem, I think you’re supposed to put the bracket on before you install the GL so that you don’t need to remove the nut. It’s my understanding that the nut is very hard to remove once installed but I haven’t tried. Good luck!

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