We built this late spring in 2020, and I am happy to say, we do actually use it regularly! (Weather permitting…)
Construction notes : – Our posts are 12’2″ apart (but really should be 13′, your hammock will stretch over time) Most Hammocks come with recommended hook dimensions. The hanging hooks are 60″ off the ground – 8′ to the bottom of the 2×12 support beam – top cross pieces are set at 16″ on center – top cross pieces measure 48″ across at the longest point – 6×6 posts are set in ground, each with 2 bags of quickset.
– Approx build time is 10 hours for 2 people:
Material List: Hammocks that will work: https://amzn.to/3hRyiC7 (Seems as though they are hard to find at this time…)
SHADE SAIL: (We did only pay $35.00 at the time….) https://amzn.to/302AOz8
hardware to hang shade sail: https://amzn.to/30LYmaQ
Simpson Strong-Tie Accessories: $126.44 app cost View the family of Accessories here: https://amzn.to/2CIRsv0 homedepot.sjv.io/6JvVV 4 – Model # APDJT2-6 large post brackets – $7.56 each 3 – Model # STN22-R8 packs of hex heads – $12.64 each 22 – Model # APA21 small angles – $1.54 each 1 – Model # SDWS22312DBB-R50 screw pack – $24.40
Pressure treated Material: $307 app cost Find current Home Depot pricing here: https://homedepot.sjv.io/a0yrb (You will always find better quality material at your local lumber yard) 2 – 6x6x12 – $46.00 each 1 – 6x6x8 – $31.00 2 – 2x12x16 – $32.00 each 6 – 2x12x8 – $20.00 each 1 gallon of
Stain finish – not necessary (figure $50)