How do I know if my porch can support a swing?
Confirm Structural Support Only a joist can safely hold the weight of a swing with people sitting on it. The joists must be adequately supported at both ends for load-bearing applications. Length of span, other loads being supported by the joist, and condition of the wood must also be taken into account.
Confirm Structural Support Only a joist can safely hold the weight of a swing with people sitting on it. The joists must be adequately supported at both ends for load-bearing applications. Length of span, other loads being supported by the joist, and condition of the wood must also be taken into account.