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Attaching hanging chair to concrete ceiling
Hello!
I am considering buying a hanging chair for the living room, which I plan to attach with a suitable hook into the concrete in the ceiling. What type of fastening is most appropriate for this? Are 4 nylon plugs, for example, Fischer SX-10, sufficient, or should I use some form of expansion bolt instead? The fastening should withstand a "pull-out force" of 150kg.
Thank you very much in advance!
I am considering buying a hanging chair for the living room, which I plan to attach with a suitable hook into the concrete in the ceiling. What type of fastening is most appropriate for this? Are 4 nylon plugs, for example, Fischer SX-10, sufficient, or should I use some form of expansion bolt instead? The fastening should withstand a "pull-out force" of 150kg.
Thank you very much in advance!
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Stop!
Let's take it easy before suggestions come in on which fastenings are appropriate.
Attaching a swing, chair, hammock, or child swing to a concrete ceiling requires more knowledge about the condition of the ceiling/concrete.
Drilling and inserting a nylon plug works like a wedge, you get cracks in the ceiling, small cracks form around the hole...... Not a good solution!
I hope no one gives any advice except that you should not, should not means that it must be inspected on-site to see how your ceiling is before you even think about attaching it to the ceiling.
I only care about your safety.
It is possible to attach to concrete; the movement is the problem, the side movements.
Best regards, P-A
Let's take it easy before suggestions come in on which fastenings are appropriate.
Attaching a swing, chair, hammock, or child swing to a concrete ceiling requires more knowledge about the condition of the ceiling/concrete.
Drilling and inserting a nylon plug works like a wedge, you get cracks in the ceiling, small cracks form around the hole...... Not a good solution!
I hope no one gives any advice except that you should not, should not means that it must be inspected on-site to see how your ceiling is before you even think about attaching it to the ceiling.
I only care about your safety.
It is possible to attach to concrete; the movement is the problem, the side movements.
Best regards, P-A
Thank you for the post. I am merely a layman when it comes to this stuff. I'll simply have to ask someone to take a look and inspect the roof beforehand. I was thinking of attaching a hook that has some form of swivel pin to relieve the roof a little in the lateral movements. But I assume a hook with a swivel pin will still stress the roof in the movements?
I have measured with a detector for pipes and haven't found any there, but I probably don't dare to rely on that alone. I should probably ask a professional to take a look who can make a more accurate assessment of my ceiling before I bring out the hammer drill. Thank you very much for your answers!
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