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Subject: safety -- load question
I have 2, 2 x 8 beams extending off one tree about 7 feet. They are tied into the tree with 1/2 inch bolts and by supports of 2 x 6 material. Basically the beam structure looks like a right triangle with the tree and beams making up the right angle. The beams are 24 inches apart.
Here are my questions:
1) I plan on using 4 x 4's overhanging the beams. What is the maximum overhang I should use? I thought 18" would be the max.
2) Does the structure need more bracing on the floating end of the beams? I could, and probably will, build a ladder at that ens to provide support.
3) My plan changed mid stream...my beam supports extend about 3 feet beyond where the support is attached (at a 45 angle) and lead back to the tree. There is about 4 feet of beam behind the support on the closer side of the tree.... I know I was supposed to place the support at least 2/3'ds of the way out the beam...which I am not doing anymore (4/7). SHOULD I ADD ANOTHER 2 x 6 support to the beams above that is placed farther out on the beam? IF so, how far?
4) The house above is now looking like a 5.5 ft wide and six feet long with a 1 foot balcony..... any load problems????
Here are my questions:
1) I plan on using 4 x 4's overhanging the beams. What is the maximum overhang I should use? I thought 18" would be the max.
2) Does the structure need more bracing on the floating end of the beams? I could, and probably will, build a ladder at that ens to provide support.
3) My plan changed mid stream...my beam supports extend about 3 feet beyond where the support is attached (at a 45 angle) and lead back to the tree. There is about 4 feet of beam behind the support on the closer side of the tree.... I know I was supposed to place the support at least 2/3'ds of the way out the beam...which I am not doing anymore (4/7). SHOULD I ADD ANOTHER 2 x 6 support to the beams above that is placed farther out on the beam? IF so, how far?
4) The house above is now looking like a 5.5 ft wide and six feet long with a 1 foot balcony..... any load problems????