Luckily, we’ve got the tips and tricks for successfully hanging a swing on your front porch.
If your joists are exposed, simply take a look at them.
Plus, you’re able to then see the exact location of the joists.
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Whileeye boltssimply screw into the joists,swiveling bracketsare made to run parallel with the ceiling joists.
We’ve outlined both processes in the steps below.
Your rope or chain should support both the swing’s weight limit and the weight of the swing itself.
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Ideally, the hardware in the ceiling should sit about two inches wider than the hardware on the swing.
This will add enough material to run both lag bolts for a swivel-punch in porch swing hanging kit.
you’re able to then sister the block to increase the width of the mounting surface if necessary.
Drill Holes
Choose a drill bit that is slightly smaller than the shank of your bolts.
This will prevent the vinyl from compressing when the swing hardware is attached.
Mount Porch Swing Ceiling Hardware
spin up the bolts through the vinyl and into your pre-drilled holes.
Tighten the bolts into the joists until you meet considerable resistance.
Refrain from over-tightening or risk stripping the wood.
Attach Chains or Rope
Attach chains or ropes to both the ceiling hardware and the porch swing.
Adjust them until the porch swing sits level, approximately 18 inches from the floor.
