u/Leonidsg

Hey all I want to build a two story tree house with a platform 8x8’ or 10x10’. I wanted to balloon frame the posts. The tree would simply act as one of the 4 posts. For the first level I was going to notch the posts to place a ledger board in the notch. So for example use a 8x8” or 10x10” post. Notch for a 2x10 (or bigger if needed) ledger for the first level. The second level I would put the ledger directly on the posts. I don’t really know if this is reasonable and what size beams etc. I don’t mind over building. I also didn’t know what I need to help with racking or lateral stability. Attached is a pic of the tree. I live if Denver if that matters. Thanks