On 5/17/2011 9:10 AM, Jim Elbrecht wrote:
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On May 17, 8:16 am, bob wrote:

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This is a huge old beech tree with limbs spreading out quite a ways.
The patio wouldn't be right against the tree, it will be about four
feet away at the nearest point on the south east side of the tree.

I don't think you've said where you live-- but if it is in the
northeast US& you have a healthy beech tree, then you *really* need
to be nice to it.

I second the recommendation to impact the surface as little as
possible- and use a permeable cover.

Check with an arborist to see how much stress they think the tree will
stand.

Jim

How about some giant trivets made of treated 2x and cedar deck boards? A
portable deck, essentially. 4x4 foot panels should be easy enough to
move when needed, and still let water flow through. Shim or scrape as
needed so the sleepers set level, and if you don't want weeds to grow
through, put a layer of landscape fabric underneath.

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