For this porch swing hung on a 2×8 rafter, I used 2 heavy-duty swing hangers and 2 lag screws for each hanger. You could also use this same process to hang a swing from a ceiling joist if you have exposed ceiling beams like we do. (On a traditional 4×6 swing beam, you can ...
Before you install the hook or hanger, it’s important to determine the location of the joist or stud in the ceiling. Use astud finderto locate the joist or stud and mark the location with a pencil. If you’re hanging the plant from drywall, you’ll need to use a toggle anchor or ...
To install a suspended ceiling: Step 1: Measure the ceiling and plot it out on graph paper, marking the exact locations of all windows and doors. Mark the direction of ceiling joists. Mark the joists on the ceiling itself, using a pencil or chalk to draw the joist lines across the ...
Mine was pre-installed by builder with flashing and metal wrap. It was mounted to the house rim joist approximately 4 3/4” below the bottom of the patio door to give protection from snow build-up, and easy access from the house. Beams 2 triple 2×10 main beams parallel to the house ...
The remaining 2 stringers got cut out and set aside while I figured out the next move on how to hang them. I decided to hang mine using a Simpson angled joist hanger. These hangers are intended for this kind of hanging arrangement and make it easy to set the angled board in position ...
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