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How to build a pergola for a hammock?

April 10th, 2010 Leave a comment Go to comments

I would like to build a pergola for hanging a hammock in the back yard. Can anybody tell me if 15ft is correct on how far apart the posts/beams should be to hang the hammock? It seems really wide to me.

  1. DONALD P
    April 10th, 2010 at 10:53 | #1
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    Go on a ‘hammock’ supplier web site, no doubt they have recommendations.

  2. bkstgzillgod
    April 10th, 2010 at 10:53 | #2
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    Let’s start by figuring out the length of the hammock
    6 foot for the usable area of the hammock
    2-1/2 to 3 foot on each end for attachment
    So right now you have 11-12 feet across
    so if you put the posts 10 foot apart,
    you will lie on the hammock like a slice of melon, by the time it stretches out
    Go to a hammock store to help figure the needed area for the posts/hammock
    You might find it easier to buy a hammock stand and place it in your pergola

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