Tuesday, 20 December 2011

Hammock stand Buying Guide

There should be enough space around so that it may swing properly.  Selection of stand also depends on the hangings you have. Those who like to have hammock stand but don’t have proper space for it then to get a stand is the solution to your problem.  Stand provides full support to it while swinging or while someone sits on it. Several hammocks made up of different materials are available in market. Wooden stand for hammocks are also available in market that are usually made up of eucalyptus and the cypress.




It comes with protective coatings which makes them extra durable and ensure its long life. It comes in different shapes like arch and many more and it suits very well for double hammock made up of steel and aluminum. Steel and aluminum hammock stand are also available in market and it is considered much stronger then wooden stands as it is made up of metal. But it is very difficult to move it from one place to another. But wooden is better for this purpose because it is light in weight then metal stands. Metal stands are considered best.If you are going to hang it on tree then you won’t need stand because you can just hang it from tree.

Monday, 19 December 2011

Precautions while assembling hammocks

Some people start their day by taking the sips of tea by sitting on hammock or some likes to read newspaper or listen to songs on it. Hammock double the pleasure of everything we do on it.To get the pleasure of swing on Hammocks while reading books, watching TV, gossiping with friends is the favorite work to do in leisure.  Because it gives them the pleasure of swinging in fresh and cool air. But you can take the full pleasure of hammock only when you assemble it properly. Otherwise there is always a danger a falling from it. So to assemble it properly is very important. If you don’t know how to assemble it then it is advisable to take the help of professional workers. For assembling hammock you will have to consider the place of assembling it. If you are thinking of hanging it on tree then that tree must be well rooted. 



There should be approx. a foot more length then hammock between the trees. Rope hammocks are considered best for this purpose. Rope hammocks should be hanged on the trees that are at least two-thirds the length of the Hammock and apart up to about a foot over from land. While shopping it always bear one thing in mind that the bars of hammocks should be spreader. You can hang hammock from trees in several ways. Some likes to hang it using drilling method and using bolts with nuts. If you don’t want trees to be damaged while assembling hammocks then don’t forget to get tree straps. These helps in holding hammocks securely, it is also easy to remove. Assembling is required mostly in case of rope hammocks because you have to hang it with tree or any other thing.