Hey everyone! I'm moving soon and I'm curious about hanging a swing in my new place. I have these sloped ceilings with beams in almost every room, and I'm wondering if they can support a swing. I found a reference image that shows the setup I'm dealing with. Just to clarify, I'm asking for a friend, and I appreciate any advice you can offer! Also, apologies for my English!
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If you're talking about a sex swing (which seems to be a common question), I have to say no, it’s not safe. Any type of swing, be it for yoga or fun, needs a solid attachment point in the house framing. You'd typically need to sister a joist for proper support so it doesn’t damage your ceilings. Better safe than sorry!
I think we need more details here. That beam looks a bit suspect—can't tell its strength or what it's made of.
Honestly, those beams may just be for decor. In vaulted ceilings, they often use lightweight materials that can’t actually support any weight. Make sure to attach swings to proper ceiling joists for safety. Attaching to vaulted ceilings could cause damage since they aren't built for that kind of load.
It’s hard to estimate the size of your beams based on the pic, but if you’re planning on using an adult-sized swing, that's probably a no-go. Best to steer clear unless you can confirm the structural integrity of those beams.
You might want to step-sister that joist for better stability!