Backyard hammock post installation checklist
This list is for installing two dedicated hammock posts in an open backyard. It is not for attaching a hammock to trees, fences, or a house.
What to get
Hammock rated for outdoor use
1
Pressure-treated 6x6 posts
2
Exterior-grade concrete mix
8 bags
Drainage gravel
4 bags
Post hole digger
1
Digging bar
1
Tape measure
1
String line
1 roll
Post level
1
Shovel
1
Mixing tub
1
Garden hoe for mixing
1
Galvanized eye bolts rated for hammock use
2
Large galvanized washers
4
Locking nuts
2
Drill driver
1
Long wood drill bit
1
Adjustable wrench
1
Safety glasses
1 pair
Work gloves
1 pair
Who this list is for
This checklist is for two dedicated hammock posts in an open backyard. It is not for hanging a hammock from trees, a fence, or a house, and it starts with a hammock rated for outdoor use.
How to use this list
Choose the open location and measure the post spacing with the tape measure and string line. Dig both holes using the post hole digger and digging bar. Add drainage gravel, set the pressure-treated 6x6 posts plumb with the post level, and use the mixing tub and garden hoe for the exterior-grade concrete mix. After the posts are ready, drill for the rated galvanized eye bolts and secure them with washers and locking nuts.
Common mistakes
Do not substitute unrated hardware for galvanized eye bolts rated for hammock use. Avoid attaching the hammock until the posts and concrete are ready according to the concrete and hammock hardware instructions. Do not guess at placement; follow the hammock maker's setup requirements for its rated hammock.
What is on this list
The list includes two pressure-treated 6x6 posts, eight bags of exterior-grade concrete mix, four bags of drainage gravel, and two rated eye bolts. It also names large galvanized washers, locking nuts, a long wood drill bit, adjustable wrench, shovels, mixing tools, and safety gear. Cross off items you own.
When you are done
Inspect both eye bolts, washers, and locking nuts before hanging the hammock. Clear away excess gravel and concrete packaging. Check the hammock and its hardware before each use, and follow the manufacturer's load and installation guidance.
FAQ
Who is "Backyard hammock post installation checklist" for?
This checklist is for two dedicated hammock posts in an open backyard. It is not for hanging a hammock from trees, a fence, or a house, and it starts with a hammock rated for outdoor use.
How should I use "Backyard hammock post installation checklist"?
Choose the open location and measure the post spacing with the tape measure and string line. Dig both holes using the post hole digger and digging bar. Add drainage gravel, set the pressure-treated 6x6 posts plumb with the post level, and use the mixing tub and garden hoe for the exterior-grade concrete mix. After the posts are ready, drill for the rated ga…
What should I skip or avoid with "Backyard hammock post installation checklist"?
Do not substitute unrated hardware for galvanized eye bolts rated for hammock use. Avoid attaching the hammock until the posts and concrete are ready according to the concrete and hammock hardware instructions. Do not guess at placement; follow the hammock maker's setup requirements for its rated hammock.
What is on the "Backyard hammock post installation checklist" list?
The list includes two pressure-treated 6x6 posts, eight bags of exterior-grade concrete mix, four bags of drainage gravel, and two rated eye bolts. It also names large galvanized washers, locking nuts, a long wood drill bit, adjustable wrench, shovels, mixing tools, and safety gear. Cross off items you own.
What should I do when I am done?
Inspect both eye bolts, washers, and locking nuts before hanging the hammock. Clear away excess gravel and concrete packaging. Check the hammock and its hardware before each use, and follow the manufacturer's load and installation guidance.
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