- Posts should be at least 90 x 90mm H4 treated pine and tall enough so hammock is 30cm off the ground when in use with at least 100mm of post above hanging fixtures.
- Hammock instructions should give the post spacing.
- Post holes should be at least 500mm deep and twice the post width.
- Add a 40mm deep layer, of fine drainage gravel to post holes, then 20mm of dry concrete mix before concreting in posts.
- Check for plumb on front and side of posts. They must never lean inwards.
- Use a stringline to check posts are aligned.
- Post can be temporarily braced – hammer in stakes 500mm out on side and rear, then clamp timber offcuts to stakes and posts.
- Wait until concrete for posts has fully set before adding hanging mechanism.
- All hanging fixtures for hammock must be heavy-duty and galvanised.
- For screw-in hooks or eyes, ensure you don’t make the pilot hole too large – they should be quite tight as you screw them in.
- To improve fixture strength for bolt-through eyes or hooks, replace the standard washer used beneath the nut with a galvanised square washer.
- Wait at least 24-48 hours after adding concrete before putting weight on hammock.
- If installing hammock in a garden area, add a landing pad – large format square 500mm pavers are ideal.
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