Porch Swing Connection To Roof

This is the standard height range of comfort.

Porch swing connection to roof.

Cut away part of the roof above the porch swing to access the joists and beams that can support the eye screw. Place the joist anchors from 2 to 4 inches wider than the swing s attachment points. Spreading the anchor points slightly at the joist reduces lateral movement when swinging. Length makes it ideal for two people.

The porch roof may match the pitch of your home or have a more shallow roof pitch. Joist hangers can help you mount each rafter to the house. Bore metal loop into incomplete porch roofs. Drill holes for the expanding anchors every 16 inches or as specified by local codes insert the anchors hold the ledger in place and tap it with a hammer to indent the anchor locations on its back face.

Propel your two metal loop into a broad pillar. It supports 500 lbs. Remove the boxes and tie off the rear halves on the swing so the swing back is at the desired angle. If you already have adirondack chairs on your porch you can get a swing to match.

The positioning of your rafters will depend on the pitch of the porch roof. The bettrys porch swing 430 has the same signature slatted design and curved back as adirondack chairs and its 51 1 2 in. Cut the bend line halfway into the piece of flashing with tin snips once you reach the roof peak if you have a gabled porch addition. Hanging chains length will vary from craftsman to craftsman and the normal range is 18 to 24 inches off the ground.

Find a broad bar no less than three inches wide and six inches broad so that it can bolster a metal loop. If possible use four chains to hang your swing from its hooks two chains descend from each hook or eye bolt one to the back of the swing and one to the front. Position the rafters on top of the sill plate. Fastening to masonry walls.

At the halfway point hammer the piece over the roof peak. Use screws to secure the rafter to the sill plate. Push the end of the rope through the front of the swing and make an overhand knot that s big enough to keep the rope from slipping through the hole especially when swinging. The drill tip should come out straight through the ceiling of your porch.

Slide a six inch machine threaded eyebolt up through the porch ceiling and have a friend on the other end on the porch roof.