Installing Porch Swing Hooks

Step 1 determine swing location keep in mind you ll want to allow four feet of room in front and behind the swing for adequate swinging motion.
Installing porch swing hooks. Protect the limb from abrasion by padding the hanging chains with a rubber. If you re using our comfort springs for extra bounce and smooth swinging they hang either side up between the hanging hooks and the swing chains. Single hook configuration a single hook on each end of the seat will make the seat swing perpendicular to a line that extends from the center of the seat to the hook in the ceiling.
Step 1 installing a porch swing. Installing a porch swing. Choose the right hardware and equipment your chosen anchoring hardware ropes chains and connectors such as s hooks should be solid enough to withstand outdoor exposure as well as have a carrying capacity of 500 pounds or more.
A 2x6 or preferably 2x8 joist can safely support. The main parts of any porch swing hanging hardware are the hangers comfort springs and hanging chains. Installing a porch swing.
If your swing did not come with chains or hooks pre installed you will need to install them. Also ropes will last longer and swing better if there s an s hook between the hanging hook eye and the rope. Many infant swings come with their own frame.
To hang from tree limb wimpy tree limbs won t support a porch swing. If your porch ceiling is unfinished and you can see the beams and joists like in the above photo determining this is much easier. Choose a strong sturdy limb when hanging your swing.
Where the hooks go will depend on the design of the swing. It s never safe to hang an infant swing or any other swing from masonry or its joints. Follow the installation instructions provided by the porch swing s manufacturer.