Tree Huggers out there?

[BootHead]

I have a group of trees that would make a nice resting spot. A semi-natural gazeebo sounds like a good thing. I would like to make a raised floor approximately 5 square feet two feet above ground. what would be the best way to attach "stringers" that wouldn't kill, rape, or mame the trees?

 

[beeper*71]

You can make a "floating" deck. Treated 4X4 legs set on gravel or river rock to help keep moisture away. You can get it framed up with a helper or two then just trim the tops of your posts off and lay decking.

Personally I would'nt attach a structure to a tree.

 

[71dusterman]

The other thing you can do with the floating deck is put your 4x4's on patio blocks.

 

[BootHead]

yeah,,,, I was thinking of hanging a tarp so the birds couldn't paint heads, then got to "thinking too much".

it would be nice to relax in the shade after a hard 15 minutes in the garden

 

[beeper*71]

it would be nice to relax in the shade after a hard 15 minutes in the garden

Slacker. 3 hours today alone...but I have shaded seating scattered all about the yard. :shifty:

 

[69.5CUDA]

me personaly i would go with some deck blocks(the type of angled block with a 4x4 metal post attatchement point) and build off of that