10:13AM - How to Hang a Hammock with No Trees
A beautiful, colorful hammock in your backyard or patio is a great way to relax and unwind. But what if you have no suitable trees to hang it from? No big deal: you can always buy a hammock stand. Find out what your choices are, and how to select the best hammock stand for your place.
What kind of hammock do you have? Does it have spreader bars at the ends or not? It is important to realize that a hammock stand designed for a hammock with spreader bars is not suitable for a hammock without them. The reason is simple – hammocks with spreader bars are flatter and usually hang much closer to the ground than the traditional kind. Most sites that sell stands for hammocks indicate whether the hammock stand is for a hammock with spreader bars or not, but if it is not clearly marked, ask the retailer before making your final choice.
You have two major options – wood hammock stands and metal hammock stands.
Metal hammock stands is an easy and affordable solution. They might be not as decorative as wooden ones, but metal stands are durable, light-weight and don’t require much maintenance. They are also very easy to put together, whenever you want to get some hammock time, and pull apart, whenever your hammock is not in use.
You can usually get stands made of steel or stainless steel. Steel hammock stands are usually painted but, eventually, some paint could chip off and the stand will rust. Stainless steel stands are more expensive, but they are really a better option. Stainless steel hammock stands will not rust and look like new for many year.
Most metal stands are designed for hammocks with spreader bars.
Wood hammock stands add a touch of elegance to your yard or patio design. They require some maintenance – it is recommended to treat your wood stand once a year with water repellant. This way the wood keeps its beautiful color. The most popular type of wooden stand is the Roman Arc hammock stand, made from cypress wood. It is also the safest and most stable design. You can find wood stands for hammocks with spreader bars, as well for ones without the bars.
Wood stands have to disadvantages, though. First, they are more expensive than the metal ones. Second, large wood stands are not portable because they are heavy.
How to hang a hammock with only one tree.
If you have one tree in the araa where you want to hang your hammock, there is no need for a stand. Hang one end of your hammock on the tree and get a hammock post for the other end. Posts are usually made from stainless steel. They cost much less than a full stand and also look less intrusive.
Now you see that you can hang your hammock anywhere you want, even if there are no suitable trees. Hammock stands really make life easier, and they don’t cost a fortune if you order your hammock stands online with a discount.
10:19AM - Hammock Stands
Hammock stands make it possible for you to hang a hammock anywhere you want. You no longer need to string it between two trees or supporting posts. The hammock stand allows you to position your hammock in any part of your yard; chase the sun around or set yourself up in the shade.
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10:33AM - Choosing The Best Stand For Your Hammock
The right hammock stand can make a hammock part of your dream come true this summer. Selecting a hammock stand is easy. But first you have to check the length and width of your hammock as well when choosing a stand. Make sure the hammock stand is made to handle a hammock of the length you desire so that it hangs on the hammock stand neither too low or too high.
Now that you know the size of stand that you need, let’s look at stand types.Most hammock stands are made of two basic materials: metal or wood.
Steel hammock stands are usually made of stainless steel – which is strong and durable. Often these types of stands are powder coated with a rust-proof paint and come in a variety of colors to match your outside décor. Steel stands are the most affordable choices and often come in pieces, which means they are easier to store at the end of the summer season. Steel stands run from $US 89 to $US 200.
Wooden hammock stands are beautiful as well as functional, but often are not easy to store and so by default are mostly chosen by people who live in climates where you can use a hammock stand all year round. This year round use also justifies the additional expense. Most wooden hammock stands start at $US450 and come in a variety of woods and finishes. One of the most popular is the Hammaka Arc Hammock (retail $US600) which is constructed of durable birch wood, and comes with UV protection and is also waterproofed. A wooden stand of this type typically weighs over 100 lbs (an important consideration if the company does not offer free shipping) and has a weight capacity of 450 lbs. It is only compatible with spreader bar hammocks.
