Hammock Arbor

I am planning to build a "hammock arbor" disguised as a place for a porch swing. Any advice on how far apart the poles should be?

Thanks,
Brian

depends on your hammocks i would think.

generally 14-15ft is the recommended distance

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Originally Posted by Tryinhard

I am planning to build a "hammock arbor" disguised as a place for a porch swing. Any advice on how far apart the poles should be?

Thanks,
Brian

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It will take some creative logic and words to convince the spouse that your hammock is indeed a porch swing. :rolleyes:

I agree with the 14'-15' recommendation. 14' would work slightly better as dimensional lumber is sold in 2' increments. Less waste.

Cheers

Brian

Given that most swings are ~5' wide, this is going to look a bit strange. Narrower is gooder.

I can hang any hammock I own inside of 10'. Throw tarps into the mix, and I need 12'.

Or you can accept the fact that she is going to see right through your nonsense anyway, and go with 14'.:D

Recomend using 4x6 post for hanging. I have had 4x4 post break on me.

Two good posts 6' apart, 14' from two more posts set 6' apart, tops tied together with good pt lumber, a few 2x4's across the top. A good place to hang a swing on either end, and hammocks on each side. Plant grape vines and in 2 or 3 yrs. it will look as if it has always been there. Looks good and everybody wins.

Any picture updates on this project?