The porch swing will need to support its own weight plus 300 pounds.
How to hang swing from concrete ceiling.
It is extremely strong when under compression but much weaker when under.
The ceiling is reinforced concrete.
I m putting in a hanging chair in the basement and it s supposed to hang from a single hook in the ceiling.
How to install hooks in concrete ceilings.
Concrete like brick and china is a ceramic material made from processed rocks.
How to install a punching bag in concrete ceiling.
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.
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.
Use an electric stud finder to find a stud in the location you wish to hang your chair.
Now i m about 125 kilograms 275 lbs so i reckon the hook should easily be able to bear twice that for safety.
Repeat the steps coming from the opposite direction to find the other side of the stud.
I am a city dweller with an outdoor balcony where i m looking to hang a porch swing.
Infuse a little extra adventure into your home in the form of an indoor swing or hanging chair.
Slide the stud finder in one direction until the sensor beeps or lights up and then make a light mark on the ceiling with your pencil.
Then drill screw eyes into the ceiling if it s unfinished or eyebolts if it is finished.
This article was co authored by jason phillip jason phillip is a handyman specializing in mounting and hanging objects onto walls.
Most kits provide lag screws to hang the swing from the ceiling.
The ceiling above the balcony is concrete and i am l looking for recommendations on how to fasten the porch swing chains to the concrete ceiling.
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