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Bracey

12:51PM | 05/11/11
Member Since: 05/09/11
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SEE BOB'S ANSWER - Porch swing in my living room

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I would like to know if there is anyway to install a porch swing in my living room with out it cracking my sheetrock from the weight or movement or damaging the ceiling. I have 2X6 joist running east and west the swing will hang north to south. It's not going to be by a wall it's going to be in the open. I need to know if I need to put braces in the attic or etc... Please Help.

Bob Vila

02:30PM | 07/31/11
Member Since: 07/07/11
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Bob
Do not do this. Hand the porch swing out on the porch!
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