Paradise Hammocks Hanging Tips using the Hammock Masonry Fixing Kit

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HANGING YOUR HAMMOCK (BRICKWORK, MASONRY WALLS, STONE)

The easiest way to support your Paradise hammock from brickwork, concrete or stone walls is to fix in a 16mm or 20mm expansion bolt (not suitable for cement block type walls unless reinforced). The most commonly available expansion bolt is the Rawlhook (M10). The M12 version is also suitable. To fix the bolt you will need a hammer action power drill, a 16mm and a 4-6mm masonry drill bit. If you are drilling into brickwork you should first locate the centre of the brick, as this is the strongest part.

Once you have marked where your fixing point is going to be drill a small pilot hole with the 4-6mm drill bit and then enlarge it with the 16mm bit to accommodate the Rawlhook. Ensure that the Rawlhook has not already been expanded, tap it into the hole and turn it until it is tight. Attach the nautical rope to the hammock hooks and fixing points and set desired height. Once attached, ease your weight onto the hammock and recheck the bolt – it will probably need to be retightened.

Repeat this operation a few times until the bolt is firmly secure. DON’T FORGET! We also supply wood fixing kits for beams or garden posts and self-supporting hammock stands. Remember that Paradise Hammocks are very versatile and can be hung almost anywhere in less than a minute!

PARADISE HAMMOCK HANGING TIPS

Hammocks are a great and fun way of relaxing especially when hung safely and correctly. Wherever you choose to hang your hammock and whatever method you decide to use, the key factor is to check that it is secure by slowly easing your weight onto the hammock.

POSITIONING OF THE PARADISE HAMMOCK

Paradise hammocks are a very versatile and portable piece of kit and it’s worth finding a few different places where it can be hung, to find its perfect equilibrium. For example, if it is hung too taut or too slack you will not experience its full potential. The ideal position for the hammock hooks are approximately 11ft (3.3m) apart and 6ft (1.8m) high giving the hammock a nice loose arc.

A length of nautical rope should be attached to the hammock hooks and the arc should continue up to the fixing points. The fixing points at each end do not necessarily have to be 11ft (3.3m) apart as you can use the nautical rope from the hooks to extend the arc. It’s also worth noting that the fixing points do not have to be at the same height. For example, one end could be at 11ft (3.3m) high and the other at 8ft (2.4m) high – just make sure that the hammock hooks are at an equal height.