Installation & Assembly

How should I hang my outdoor porch swing?

Front View

Side View

5' Swing

Ceiling

5' 2"

2-1/2' to 3'

From Wall

If you intend to hang your porch swing from the ceiling, make sure the joists will support the

weight of both your swing and its occupants. It’s a good idea to leave at least three or more feet

of space behind your porch swing to allow plenty of comfortable swinging. You should also

position the swing chains an inch or two outside the swing length; for example, if you’re hanging

a 5’ swing, place the chain hooks about 5’2” to 5’4” apart. Remember, if you are using our comfort

springs, they should sit between the hanging hooks and swing chains.

If you would like to hang our porch swing from a tree limb, the most important rst step is to make

sure that the limb is sturdy enough to support the weight of both your swing and anyone sitting

on it. Once you’re sure the branch is strong enough, protect it from abrasion by padding the

hanging chains with a rubber hose and fastening the chain around the limb with a heavy,

rust-resistant bolt. Never use hooks to attach the chain directly to the branch.

If you’re uncertain about any of these directions, it might be a good idea to consult an experienced

carpenter for help. Or, if you are unhappy with either of these options, hanging from a ceiling or

hanging from a tree limb, we suggest that you consider one of our free standing A-frame swing

packages.

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How should I hang my outdoor porch swing? If you intend to hang your porch swing from the ceiling, make sure the joists will support the weight of both your swing and its occupants. It’s a good idea to leave at least three or more feet of space behind your porch swing to allow plenty of comfortable swinging. You should also position the swing chains an inch or two outside the swing length; for example, if you’re hanging a 5’ swing, place the chain hooks about 5’2” to 5’4” apart.