Tree Fort Hardware: Paddle TAB Installation

This is the 11th video in a series hosted by Treehouse Master, Pete Nelson, on how to build a safe treehouse platform using our Tree Fort Hardware System. In this video, Pete and his son demonstrate how to install a Tree Fort Paddle TAB. Our Tree Fort Paddle TABs are used for a variety of ways when you need to attach a structural member to a tree. The Tree Fort Paddle TAB is composed of two sections: the "paddle" sits in a notched beam and the "threaded rod" secures into the tree. They are to be used with thru bolts, rather than screws or lags, making your knee brace more secure to move with the tree. Paddle Tabs are typically used to support lighter platforms, to pick up small unsupported corners and are often incorporated into entry stairways. Our Tree Fort Hardware System (referred to as "Backyard Hardware" in this video series) is a simplified and more economical version of the standard & heavy duty treehouse hardware we use in larger builds. This Tree Fort Hardware System is designed for small scale builds, think: kid-scale tree forts, sunset decks or tree gazebos. To order learn more and order hardware, visit our website: www.nelsontreehouse.com Video by Media Northeast Disclaimer and Limitations Be in a Tree LLC and Nelson Treehouse and Supply disclaim and limit any representations and warranties as follows: The load that this treehouse hardware can bear depends on many factors, including the species and health of your tree(s). Tree house maintenance is required every year to ensure the structure, and tree(s) remain safe and secure for years to come, and more importantly that its users are not put at risk. Perform frequent inspections and maintenance. We highly recommend consulting with Nelson Treehouse, a certified arborist, and a structural engineer before starting your project, especially if your treehouse will contend with snow loads, wind, earthquakes, or other extreme environmental factors. Use hardware at your own risk. Improperly installed hardware can pose a significant risk to all parties involved including (but not limited to) the tree, construction workers, and the users of the treehouse. Be in a Tree LLC and Nelson Treehouse and Supply disclaim and assume no liability, are not responsible for property damage, personal injury or consequential damages alleged to be the result of use of this product.