Hold the magnet up to the ceiling moving it around as you search for the stud.
Hang swing from ceiling joist.
Your joists should be at least a 2x6 or larger.
Repeat the steps coming from the opposite direction to find the other side of the stud.
Do not hang the swing from the ceiling covering like plywood or bead board.
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 a swing from a single joist or beam it needs to be a 2 x 8 joist or 4 x 4 beam.
How to locate the joists you can find the joists from the underside of the ceiling by using a stud finder.
Now attach the joist hangers on the inside of the joists making sure they will face each other.
Confirm the locations by drilling small holes on each side of the joist.
Climb up on a ladder so you can comfortably reach the ceiling with your arm.
Use an electric stud finder to find a stud in the location you wish to hang your chair.
Ensure the support beam or joist is sufficient to support the weight of the swing and those sitting on it.
Locate the ceiling joist with your magnet.
Using a framing square transfer the marks to the neighboring joists.
Spreading the anchor points slightly at.
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.
Place the joist anchors from 2 to 4 inches wider than the swing s attachment points.
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.
When hanging a porch swing it is extremely important that it s hung from the ceiling joists of the porch.
Measure the distance between the mounting points on the swing s arms.
Mark the spot where the swing ceiling anchors would be on one joist.
Follow the manufacturer s recommendations for installing the joist hangers.
Once the mount is installed attach the swing and double check the swing cable or ropes to ensure it s solid chenkin says.
If you aren t sure have a professional check it out for you.
The weight of the swing plus the people sitting on it requires something strong for support.
To hang your porch swing from a beam or single joist it should be a 4x4 beam or a 2x8 joist.