How do you feel this would hold up against falling small tree branches....half inch diameter?
1371214
We haven't had any branches fall on them. The fabric seems quite sturdy but I guess their strength would also depend on how well they are anchored. The hemming is well done/sturdy. We get quite a bit of rain here, water can be quite heavy when accumulated. The water does drip through the fabric when enough accumulates which is great.
1371215
If you put it up using good quality fasteners and then remove the branches as they fall I would think it would be fine. I have had my shades up for a few years now and have had no problems
1371216
The fabric and the hooks are sturdy, so I don't think small branches falling would do any harm.
1235864
That would work fine. The fibers are a little rough but the more you use it the more supple it will become. We used it for a tree swing
1278454
should work fine... I use it for small to 2.5 inch Oleander branches(medium hardness)
1204818
Sorry, but I never used that attachment. But I would say it would hold a 1/2" branch. I bought it to pick fruit higher in a tree and converted my picker to attach to the Big-Reach and it worked.
1945794
I actually hung it on a tree and you could hang it on a branch as well but it'd have to be a bigger branch or the house will sway too much in wind.
2019853
As long as the branch is strong enough and you have enough clearance. Not sure how it would hold up over time with the elements (rain/snow). I put ours in a 2X4 wood stud near our patio. It gets some rain and tons of sun (hasn't faded)... Used a simple S-hook (from hardware store) and some chain (probably cost me $11 extra in all) Rope would probably work, but felt safer with chain. Also to add: REALLY happy with this chair!
1905290
If the tree is steady and firm it can hold this tree top.It is not heavy. Just because rotating the tree has to be firm and stable.And fasten the tree top firmly and you can enjoy it.Still it's a nice decoration, different from the traditional Star at the top.
1959886
It's not heavy, a couple pounds at most. We hung it with a plant hanger hook.
773292
Without measuring, big enough to not block rain, yet small enough to not allow birds access to fruit. Of course some fruit will be close enough to be 'pecked'. Hard to cover a young tree. Mine are over 6ft but not a lot of branches yet. We took the netting down to allow growth. We had very little fruit the second year any way. The netting did more damage than good. Unless you have a lot of fruit, let the tree grow until you do.
2029161
I hung mine about 2.5 fit from ground to enable my daughter to get on/push off with her feet and allow for slack from branch. It was easy to hang, after determining which tree branch to use. I used tow straps around the branch, then hung the swing. My daughter loves it.
231882
Only for light growth: would not handle branches more than say 1/4"diameter.
1905291
I agree with Peter. It's fairly light. It comes with a pole that clamps onto the trunk of your tree for stability. If I recall correctly, the pole is about 18" long. I think it would look great on a 4' tree.
472283
HI It is not that big, but you could brace it. Its built really well but the edges are detailed with the flowers (small) you would probably lose a few. I put mine under a large shade tree and it looks really nice. Can you put a metal ring on the outside and plaster it or a redwood ring will would be soft enough not to break the base and use white oak around that its strong enough? I hope I helped alittle.
1595742
I would think so. I have used it for pulling down tree branches so that I could reach them.
2242248
Mine is hanging from a shade structure in the yard and I have become aware that we have to be a bit careful with our grandkids and even dogs walking in to its path. I dont think I would look it to a tall branch, say 15 ft or higher as it could be a real safety issue - potentially a lot of mass moving very fast. I am not sure how to attach to a low branch with out hurting the branch?
495948
this is just my opinion...but if the trunk of the tree is smaller, i don't think it could support the weight of water in the bag... i've used it on a tree with a much smaller trunk... i put a stake in the ground next to the trunk and secured the bag to the stake so all the weight of the water would not be on the tree... so far it has worked out okay.
786443
Urn is very light. Filled with dirt and/or rock would make it quite sturdy. I thing as long as the tree is not too wide it would work.