I would like to hang it from the ceiling ideally.... how do i get to know if the patio ceiling is strong enough for me to hang the swing and to hold a person's weight ?
My suggestion: Do you have any of the 'house plans' that shows the structure in the area where you want your swing? IF you do...do you have access to the overhead area via a crawl space or attic? IF SO, utilize that information when it comes to placing the 'eye bolts' you will need. It's best to have 'an assistant' work with you; measure the length & depth of the swing, then with a pencil in-hand, mark where you will need to fasten the 'eye bolts' into the overhead-MAKING SURE that the 'eye bolts' will go through an 2x4 in the overhead existing structure...[make sure you leave enough room for the swing to 'swing' without hitting a wall or railing]. It's even better to place a 2nd piece of 2x4 above the one already there [for added stability]. Once you have drilled the holes through the double layer of 2x4's, you will need to slide your 'eye bolts' up through each hole [the assistant should be overhead with flat & locking washers & 2 nuts per bolt], your assistant should place the washers & 2 nuts on the end of each 'eye bolt' as you insert it into the hole. Have your assistant fasten the nuts [one at a time] down as tight as possible, then put the 2nd nut on & do the same. Repeat the process for the 2nd 'eye bolt' as well. Fasten your chain*from the swing to the 'eye bolts' & level it by adjusting the chain link in the 'eye bolt' [just as if this was a swing on a swing set]. * SOME 'eye bolts' require that you fasten the chain on BEFORE putting the 'eye bolt' through the overhead. HAPPY SWINGING!
Last summer we built an enclosure around the patio on the back of my house, which is the south side. I want to give the patio more shade without completely blocking l...
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Hi- do you have a structure you can hang it from? Or are you looking to build a swing stand?
I would like to hang it from the ceiling ideally.... how do i get to know if the patio ceiling is strong enough for me to hang the swing and to hold a person's weight ?
My suggestion: Do you have any of the 'house plans' that shows the structure in the area where you want your swing? IF you do...do you have access to the overhead area via a crawl space or attic? IF SO, utilize that information when it comes to placing the 'eye bolts' you will need. It's best to have 'an assistant' work with you; measure the length & depth of the swing, then with a pencil in-hand, mark where you will need to fasten the 'eye bolts' into the overhead-MAKING SURE that the 'eye bolts' will go through an 2x4 in the overhead existing structure...[make sure you leave enough room for the swing to 'swing' without hitting a wall or railing]. It's even better to place a 2nd piece of 2x4 above the one already there [for added stability]. Once you have drilled the holes through the double layer of 2x4's, you will need to slide your 'eye bolts' up through each hole [the assistant should be overhead with flat & locking washers & 2 nuts per bolt], your assistant should place the washers & 2 nuts on the end of each 'eye bolt' as you insert it into the hole. Have your assistant fasten the nuts [one at a time] down as tight as possible, then put the 2nd nut on & do the same. Repeat the process for the 2nd 'eye bolt' as well. Fasten your chain*from the swing to the 'eye bolts' & level it by adjusting the chain link in the 'eye bolt' [just as if this was a swing on a swing set]. * SOME 'eye bolts' require that you fasten the chain on BEFORE putting the 'eye bolt' through the overhead. HAPPY SWINGING!