Connect the end of your rope or chain to the second swing hook on the same side of the porch swing that you connected the other end of your rope or chain.
How to support porch roof to support chair swing.
You will need to make sure that each of the posts is plumb.
With a helper or two hook the long chains onto the hangers in the ceiling or other support.
Continue installing porch roof supports.
Connect the short chain to the long chain on each side about 2 or 3 feet above the seat this is variable as desired using small s hooks or quick links.
Choose a strong sturdy limb when hanging your swing.
Porch and patio roofs typically have horizontal joists that support the ceiling.
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Hop on sway for a bit and you re transported to a stress free zone.
It s easier to determine the joist depth on unfinished ceilings.
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.
Protect the limb from abrasion by padding the hanging chains with a rubber hose.
If the post is not going to be perfectly level use a pry bar on one corner and shim the post before you secure it into position.
Then fasten the chains around the limb with a heavy rust resistant bolt remembering to add an inch or two to the swing length when positioning the chains.
Poke the wire hanger into the hole so that it extends into the attic cavity.
Wimpy tree limbs won t support a porch swing.
The classic chain setup has two chains hanging from the ceiling that each split into two separate chains creating an upside down y shape which attach to the four corners of the swing.
With the first porch roof support in position you can then continue to work along the porch.
Drill a small hole in the ceiling where the hanging swing will be installed.
Secure each short chain to the rear of the seat.
This wire will guide you to the proper spot in the attic in the next step.