To hang a swing from a single joist or beam it needs to be a 2 x 8 joist or 4 x 4 beam.
Hanging swing from concrete ceiling.
I m putting in a hanging chair in the basement and it s supposed to hang from a single hook in the ceiling.
The ceiling is reinforced concrete.
If you re not using a kit use galvanized or stainless steel heavy duty bolts eyes or hooks that have an enclosed ring or hook on one end to attach the swing s ropes or chains.
Now i m about 125 kilograms 275 lbs so i reckon the hook should easily be able to bear twice that for safety.
You can hang a hammock chair from a concrete ceiling or from a strong wooden beam.
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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.
They also sell rings which include an adjustable strap for attaching the rings.
Most kits provide lag screws to hang the swing from the ceiling.
Long handled steel pipe or screwdriver.
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.
Hanging basket chair with metal ring attached.
This article was co authored by jason phillip jason phillip is a handyman specializing in mounting and hanging objects onto walls.
Concrete like brick and china is a ceramic material made from processed rocks.
5 16 inch galvanized chain length determined by ceiling height.
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.
How to install hooks in concrete ceilings.
Then drill screw eyes into the ceiling if it s unfinished or eyebolts if it is finished.