DIY hammock stand 700 photos, drawings, instructions

A hammock installed in the right place and in the right position guarantees a great rest. You can hang a hammock between two trees on a shady lawn, between rafters, on a porch—even in a bedroom, using straps, wall hooks, a hammock stand , or a combination of methods.

The best way is to make a hammock stand with your own hands , then you will not have problems with adjustment. At first glance, this may seem like a difficult task, but after reading the article, make sure that assembling such a structure is not a problem at all. If you have a drawing and step-by-step photographs, making a hammock stand is simple and inexpensive.

Veranda or terrace

This mounting option is suitable for owners of country houses and verandas with strong walls made of brick or concrete. In order to hang a hammock, drill two holes in opposite or adjacent walls, at the required distance, insert anchor rings and reinforced carabiners into them. The longer the hammock, the higher the attachment points should be.

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You can also attach a hammock to the walls through the door frames.

Hammocks with round stand

Impress your neighbors and friends with this original design. The unique shape of the hammock allows three people to relax in the hammock at once and enjoy pleasant conversations.

They are not cheap, so the installation location must be chosen carefully. A moderately shaded, windless area, deep in the garden and away from noisy neighbors, is suitable.

To understand whether it is worth spending money on buying a hammock, you can first make it yourself. All you need is a suitable piece of thick fabric, eyelets, a pair of shovel handles as a base and a thick linen cord.

In the recreation area in the country house

If you have a relaxation area in your home, you can install a hammock here. It will act as an unusual decor.

A hammock is the best option if you want to adhere to rigor in the interior. It will neutralize excessive pretentiousness. Such an element will look beautiful in a democratic interior.

Metal canopies

The simplest, but at the same time interesting option is the construction of a metal canopy, for the construction of which you can use forged elements, corrugated sheets and pipes. The work can be divided into several stages:

• The choice of materials for the construction of a future structure.
• Choosing the location of the canopy and preparing the site.
• Applying markings, after which you need to dig a hole for the support pillars and prepare concrete for fastening the elements.
• Concreting of supports.

• Welding or screwing of cross members and roof frame.
• Roofing. To create a canopy, you can use both metal roofing materials (corrugated sheeting, metal tiles) and polycarbonate - a lightweight and durable material that is resistant to ultraviolet radiation.

Simple and reliable

A decent hammock can be purchased at a retail chain of specialized stores, regardless of the price of the product. In order to make an inexpensive and good hammock for a holiday at home yourself, use the proposed method.

Prepare a fabric measuring 2500 x 1200 millimeters or a regular sheet. You will also need approximately ten meters of polypropylene rope with a diameter of eighteen millimeters and two stainless steel carabiners.

Now tie the ends of the fabric into tight knots, tie the rope and secure the carabiners. Secure this primitive and reliable hammock, made with your own hands for a country house, to the thick branches of trees in the garden.

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A comfortable holiday for a minimal fee will bring pleasure on weekends at the dacha.

Under the tree

If you like to read books outdoors, you can hang a hammock under a tree. Now you will have the opportunity to take a nap after lunch in the fresh air, in the shade. Give preference to quiet, remote places so that no one will disturb you.

It is suitable only for those who live in a region with a warm climate. In rainy weather you can enjoy a good rest. On the negative side, insects will annoy you. You can protect yourself from them by hanging hammocks with a special mesh. You can also build a protective canopy yourself. This does not require special skills.

On the open porch

The hammock harmonizes with the design of the open porch. And it doesn’t matter whether there is a canopy or a roof there or not.

The only drawback of this design is that you will have to adapt to weather conditions. In case of rainy weather or cold, you will not be able to enjoy a relaxing holiday. However, in sunny weather you can sunbathe in comfort.

Portable frame

If there is no one to install a hammock at the dacha, and there is no way to overpay for the services of professionals, you can buy a portable frame hammock. You can place it wherever you want, move it from the sun to the shade if necessary, and remove it from the street when it starts to rain.

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The advantages of such a hammock are that its weight is a little more than 10 kg, but with a wooden frame it is a little more.

A lightweight version of a portable hammock.

Fence posts or outbuildings

If the height of the fence allows, the pillars of its two spans, converging at right angles, can be used as fastenings. This way, the space near the fence will be put to good use, and the hammock will have enough room to swing.

Be sure to look at what to plant along the fence.

Ceiling or ceiling beams

Typically, the ceilings of country houses are not designed for installing hammocks; this option can only be used if metal structures are built into the edges to enhance rigidity. You need to attach them to them or directly into the beam, if it is strong enough.

The technology is simple: install anchor rings, reinforce them with fastening nuts and hang the hammock. Before installation, assess the height and width of the room. It is advisable that there be 1.5 meters of free space to the floor and each wall.

Option for ceiling placement of hammock chairs

Basic fastening rules

There are many types of hammocks, but the main rules for placing these structures contain a number of general provisions. It is important to adhere to them in order to protect your vacation from negative situations.

To install a hanging bed yourself, you need to take into account the following requirements:

1. Check the reliability of the supports. Their role is played by special poles, swing holders, room walls or trees (forest, garden). The diameter of natural supports should not be less than 20–25 cm. The pillars should be deepened into the ground at least 1 m. If a stationary location is chosen, the bases of the pillars can be filled with concrete. Wooden or metal poles are coated with paint (anti-corrosion treatment).
2. The portable swing holders used must be made of durable materials, and all connections in them must be securely fixed. Be sure to take into account the rule according to which the load on the supports can be reduced by increasing the sagging of the suspended lounger.
3. The distance between the supports is traditionally 3 m. For manually installed supports, the distance is calculated using the following formula: add 30 cm to the length of the product. In cases where the product is attached to natural supports, the height of the fastening and the degree of tension vary. You can lower it lower and tighten it more. Or tie it higher and make the sagging stronger.
4. The mounting height of this household item, according to standard rules, is determined to be 1–1.5 m. For a specific situation, more accurate calculations can be made: the height is equal to the distance between the supports, multiplied by 2 and divided by 3.
5. The ropes used as fastening material must be thick and durable. Their diameter is not less than 8 mm. It is better to thread it through the eyelets (if the model allows this).
6. For the base it is better to use natural fabrics. They adapt much more easily to the shape of the human body and allow it to breathe. Synthetic fabrics are lightweight, durable and inexpensive. However, they lack the benefits of natural materials. It is optimal to use tarpaulin or camouflage fabrics, mattress teak. It is advisable to change the fabric base every 2–4 years.
7. A knitted (knotted, corded) hammock is preferable from cotton materials. They are pulled tighter in the knots and are more pleasant to the touch compared to nylon threads.
8. In places of friction and fixation of the rope to the support, a clamp (cambric) is put on it. This is protection in the form of a nylon tube that has the necessary elasticity and flexibility.

Video description

For a visual demonstration of fastening the hammock, watch this video:
After the appropriate surfaces have been selected, the locations of future holes for the anchor bolts are marked on them. Height matters because once installed, the hammock should not move around on the floor. A hole is drilled with a hammer drill into which the anchor bolt is driven. There are bolts on the market with a hook or a ring at the end that are ideal for our application. Now all that remains is to install the hammock by tying it to these hooks.

The hammock can also be installed on the balcony. Unfortunately, the length of most balconies is standard and does not exceed 3.5 meters, so there is practically no room left for a traditional hammock. It is for such cases that manufacturers produce hammock chairs or hammock swings, which are attached not to the walls, but to the ceiling. Depending on the design, there may be one or two attachment points.

Hanging chair-hammock Source postroika.biz

The installation procedure here is almost the same as in the case of an apartment: a hole is drilled in the concrete ceiling slab with a hammer drill, into which an anchor bolt is screwed. The hammock itself is attached to it using ropes.

When choosing anchor bolts, you must be guided by the load they will experience. It is best to consult with the seller, who will select anchor bolts with the appropriate pulling force.

How to hang a hammock on a tree - mounting methods and knots

There are several ways to attach such a structure. The most commonly used and simplest method is to use a strong rope (rope). The rope must be strong and thick. Rings for fastening are included with the hammock. The number of ropes required is 2 pieces. They are threaded through rings and tied to trees.

The most standard method of fastening is a strong rope

There are several principles for tying ropes. Reliability will be determined by which node you choose for this. Let's focus on the main ones.

Bowline

Even an uninitiated person can master it. Before making a knot, the rope is tied around the tree trunk several times, after which the work ends with a control knot.

Running simple knot

First, take a rope and make a loop out of it, which is tied around the trunk. To avoid untying, the free end of the rope is inserted into the loop and tightened tightly.

Noose - noose

It resembles a slip knot, but the loop is open and is made at the long end of the rope. The loop is tied around the barrel and tightened under the load. If there is no proper load, you can simply tie it.

Video about knots that are suitable for a hammock:

Hammock slings

They resort to using slings if the tree trunk is very rough and there is a possibility of the rope rubbing together with the subsequent fall of the hammock. Or the trunk is very slippery and the hammock may soon end up on the ground, gradually sliding down the trunk. To prevent this from happening, you need to take parachute lines and use them to make two meter-long strips (wide). The ends of the ribbons are folded and then stitched. As a result, loops are formed.

Attaching a hammock with slings

The trunk is wrapped with these ribbons, a rope is inserted into the loops and a hammock is hung. When working, you need to resort to the help of a carabiner. Slings are taken, wrapped around the barrel, and fastened together with a carabiner. Then rings are attached to hang the hammock.

Stores also sell special slings for hammocks.

Detailed video instructions on how to hang a hammock:

By the pond

A hammock near a pond will look beautiful. This could be a river or stream running through your yard. You can make a pond or pool yourself and hang a hammock nearby.

Water has calming properties, so such a vacation will have a more positive effect on your psychological state. If you're not afraid to experiment, hang a hammock over a pond.

Polycarbonate canopy

Recently, designs made of polycarbonate, a modern material that has a number of advantages, have become very popular:

• High strength.
• Long service life.
• Resistance to aggressive external environment (precipitation and temperature changes).
• Wide range of colors.
• Flexibility, the ability to take the desired geometric shape.
• Low cost.
• Ease of installation.
• Light weight.

The use of plastic sheets not only allows you to protect the area under the canopy from precipitation, but also makes it possible to create a structure of any shape and size. The key stage is designing a frame, which is based on a metal profile or wooden beam. It is worth noting that the polycarbonate structure has an attractive appearance and will easily complement the site and its landscape design.

The canopy manufacturing procedure includes the following steps:

• Marking and preparation of the territory.
• At the site for the supports, holes are dug and filled with foundation.
• Preparation and installation of supports (metal or wood).
• Creation of a rafter system.
• Fastening polycarbonate using self-tapping screws.