Platform and roof for pop up blinds

[backwoods]

I have a 10' x 10' platform with a roof.
It is a permanent structure that I've also camped on and used as a shaded target shooting platform in the off season.
I liked the idea of being able to take down the blind in the spring through summer so that that I dont have to deal with wasp and bugs all year, but also be elevated in a more permanent location.
With that said, Ive lost interest in hunting in blinds over the years and will likely be going to a tripod or tree stand.

[WCB]

I built a 8'x8'x5' platform for my hard side blind. Have plenty of room to get up there and enter the door without struggling or falling off it.

How about a frame above the pop-up and a tarp tied down. Simple, easy to remove if wanted/replace & keep rain/sun off of blind. Make it slightly slanted or teepee shape and rain won't puddle...

[Clark]

10' 4x4 posts.
Platform 4' off ground, 6' between platform and tin roof.
attach top hub to roof, it will not collapse.

This $60 tent lasted 8 years in the panhandle.

Stairs are nice and quiet.

The netting provides depth, shade and a little natural movement to the windows.

[westguy76]

10' 4x4 posts.
Platform 4' off ground, 6' between platform and tin roof.
attach top hub to roof, it will not collapse.

This $60 tent lasted 8 years in the panhandle.

Stairs are nice and quiet.

The netting provides depth, shade and a little natural movement to the windows.
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i like that, thanks for sharing

[Roy D Mercer]

how much in supplies does it cost you guys to build the platforms. Wood, screws time and everything.
Reason I ask is I to was going to build a base but I started looking on craigslist and found these...…………..

https://houston.craigslist.org/grd/d/heavy-duty-metal-frames/6637779001.html

bought one and cut the extra metal off the top of the crossbars and made it nice and flat and flush. I then took 3 sheets of treated 3/4 inch plywood and screwed it to the top. Took thompsons water seal and coated plywood just to be safe but now I am 5 feet up and have plenty of room to put my pop up on and have a porch to gather before going in. for 150 plus 100 for the plywood this will last a long time.

i would love to have a couple of those...

[Rwc]

10' 4x4 posts.
Platform 4' off ground, 6' between platform and tin roof.
attach top hub to roof, it will not collapse.

This $60 tent lasted 8 years in the panhandle.

Stairs are nice and quiet.

The netting provides depth, shade and a little natural movement to the windows.
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Not to mention, some hammer toads have been killed out of it...............

Rwc

[marshman]

10' 4x4 posts.
Platform 4' off ground, 6' between platform and tin roof.
attach top hub to roof, it will not collapse.

This $60 tent lasted 8 years in the panhandle.

Stairs are nice and quiet.

The netting provides depth, shade and a little natural movement to the windows.
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That is nice. Thanks for sharing

[Chootem]

Ok. I personally don’t want to be crouched under a 4’ structure with a rattler, a wasp nest, or a skunk. Not to mention handling my bow, pack, etc. trying to open an overhead door in a couple inches of mud. But it may work out well for you. Hope so.

Um ok. Rough lease it sounds like.

[Clark]

hammer toads.....