1 Tree - Orcas Tree Fort Plan
For those who love spending time outside as much as in, the Orcas delivers nearly equal parts cabin and deck. Built in the quintessential Nelson Treehouse style and supported by a single tree with Nelson Tree Fort Hardware, it features a classic gable roof with exposed rafter tails, vertical board siding, and a ship's ladder leading up to a generous deck that wraps the front and side of the fort. A full-length glass door opens into 63 sq ft of cozy interior space with room for two sleeping bags, while 57 sq ft of deck, finished with our classic railing detail, gives you a wide-open spot to soak up life in the canopy.
What's included in your plan set
- Two platform scenarios for building in one tree: 1 Yoke & 2 Posts or 1 Tree & 3 Posts
- Decking and railing plan
- Floor plan
- Framing plan
- Wall framing plans
- Roof framing plan
- Rafter detail
- Sections
- Elevations
- Pier block detail
- Complete material list
- This is a digital download that will be sent to your email immediately after purchase. The plan is scaled to print on 8.5” x 11" paper. A digital copy of Treehousing: The Instructional Guide is also included with your purchase.
Good to know
These plans are written with the beginner-to-intermediate builder in mind; some basic framing experience is helpful. Your plan links directly to the hardware kit you'll need (the 1 Yoke 2 Post Kit or 1 Tree 3 Post Kit, sold separately), and TAB installation instructions are included as a digital download with your purchase. Your host tree should be at least 10" in diameter at build height.
All plans have been reviewed by a licensed structural engineer. Plans are not stamped, and permitting requirements vary by location, so check with your local building department before you build. Any substantial modifications or extreme site conditions should be reviewed by a local engineer.
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LINK TO BOTH HARDWARE KITS