Place the joist anchors from 2 to 4 inches wider than the swing s attachment points.
Hang swing from ceiling joist.
How to locate the joists you can find the joists from the underside of the ceiling by using a stud finder.
If you aren t sure have a professional check it out for you.
Spreading the anchor points slightly at.
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.
Climb up on a ladder so you can comfortably reach the ceiling with your arm.
Keep moving the magnet around until you feel it tug a bit.
Follow the manufacturer s recommendations for installing the joist hangers.
If you have a finished ceiling you will need to remove some of the trim or paneling on the ceiling to determine the joist depth.
Measure the distance between the mounting points on the swing s arms.
Repeat the steps coming from the opposite direction to find the other side of the stud.
Using a framing square transfer the marks to the neighboring joists.
When you hang the swing you ll need to make sure it s at the.
Once the mount is installed attach the swing and double check the swing cable or ropes to ensure it s solid chenkin says.
Locate the ceiling joist with your magnet.
Use an electric stud finder to find a stud in the location you wish to hang your chair.
Now attach the joist hangers on the inside of the joists making sure they will face each other.
Connect a rope or chain to the front swing hook then loop it up through the corresponding eyebolt or screw eye on your porch ceiling.
To hang your porch swing from a beam or single joist it should be a 4x4 beam or a 2x8 joist.
Confirm the locations by drilling small holes on each side of the joist.
To hang a swing from a single joist or beam it needs to be a 2 x 8 joist or 4 x 4 beam.
Mark the spot where the swing ceiling anchors would be on one joist.
When hanging a porch swing it is extremely important that it s hung from the ceiling joists of the porch.
Your joists should be at least a 2x6 or larger.
Ensure the support beam or joist is sufficient to support the weight of the swing and those sitting on it.
Hold the magnet up to the ceiling moving it around as you search for the stud.