It is extremely strong when under compression but much weaker when under.
Hanging swing from concrete ceiling.
Then drill screw eyes into the ceiling if it s unfinished or eyebolts if it is finished.
Most kits provide lag screws to hang the swing from the ceiling.
Once you ve determined that the joists are thick enough to safely hold your porch swing locate the joists from the underside of the ceiling with a stud finder.
Please keep in mind safety and the right hardware is essential when setting up you hammock swing chair.
Hanging basket chair with metal ring attached.
2 3 8 inch heavy duty link with safe working load of 2 200 lb.
To hang a porch swing start by choosing a spot on your porch where the swing will have at least 3 feet of space in front of it and behind it.
The ceiling is reinforced concrete.
Now i m about 125 kilograms 275 lbs so i reckon the hook should easily be able to bear twice that for safety.
This article was co authored by jason phillip jason phillip is a handyman specializing in mounting and hanging objects onto walls.
They also sell rings which include an adjustable strap for attaching the rings.
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Long handled steel pipe or screwdriver.
You can hang a hammock chair from a concrete ceiling or from a strong wooden beam.
You can purchase the hardware at your local store or for more convenience you can order one of our pre packaged kits online click here.
Concrete like brick and china is a ceramic material made from processed rocks.
5 16 inch galvanized chain length determined by ceiling height.
To hang a swing from a single joist or beam it needs to be a 2 x 8 joist or 4 x 4 beam.