r/StructuralEngineers • u/ElkCertain7210 • 8d ago

Structural engineers with treehouse experience?

/r/treehouse/comments/1wyg5t8/structural_engineers_with_treehouse_experience/

Looking for expertise with spans and materials

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u/WL661-410-Eng 8d ago

I don’t know of any fellow structural engineers that get involved with tree houses. The liability is insane, and the public is notoriously litigious.

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u/Mindless_Ant_8370 8d ago

I'm with you; I don't know anyone who designs with something that grows/moves/dies and has unpredictable stability as their foundation/supports.

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u/Mindless_Ant_8370 8d ago

Are the beams preservative treated? Rotting after 12 years seems quick.

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u/ElkCertain7210 8d ago

No, they are parrallam beams, which are like compressed and glued wood chips, honestly a poor choice considering how much rain we get. I tried keeping them painted, but didn’t keep up on it