Most porch swings are traditionally made from wood. Canvas porch swings provide the soft comfort of a hammock with the back and forth motion range of a traditional swing. Some canvas swings are made for only one, while others can seat up to three. After hanging your new canvas porch swing, you'll be able to enjoy a new way to relax on a breezy summer evening. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Locate a suitable spot on your porch for hanging the canvas swing. Look for exposed beams, which provide the added structural support needed for the swing. If your porch lacks exposed beams, run a stud finder along the ceiling and mark its location. Allow for at least two feet of clearance from the back wall and one foot on either side of the swing.
2. Use a drill to form a pilot hole on the beam or stud that's large enough for an eyehook with a weight capacity of between 250 and 300 pounds. Screw the eyehook into place after forming the pilot hole.
3. Measure the length between the two hanging ropes or chains that are attached to the canvas porch swing. Measure that same distance from the eyehook, staying along the stud or beam, and mark the location with a pencil. Repeat the process of installing another eyehook at the mark.
4. Slip an "S" hook with at least a 250 pound weight load over each eyehook. Attach the chains on either side of the canvas swing to the "S" hooks by slipping it over.
5. Test it out and make any height adjustments by moving the chain higher on the hooks if necessary.
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