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How to add kids swing to alfresco?
Can i install a kids swing to the beam in my outdoor alfresco? If so what attachments could i use to attach them to the beam? Beam is not wood.
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Re: Kids swing in my Alfresco
Evening @cafelah
Welcome to the Bunnings community, these type of questions get talked about a fair bit in here
I like you thinking I must admit but I would recomend against it sadly 😕
There are a LOT of forces involved when pushing even a small child on a swing seat. I dont see any bracing to strengthen the frame of your awning (from the lateral forces of the swing swinging) allso I dont know the weight rating of the roof mstructure? (Could you walk on top of it would tell you instantly if its not built to carry a load)
Dave
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Re: Kids swing in my Alfresco
Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @cafelah. It's brilliant to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about hanging a swing.
Unfortunately, as @Dave-1 has mentioned, the beam is designed to hold up the roof, and the manufacturer wouldn't have considered the additional weight and force that a swing adds. If you were to contact the manufacturer, they would undoubtedly say that adding the swing to the beam is not an option.
Space might be limited, but I recommend you consider a standalone frame such as the Plum 3 In 1 Wooden Growing Swing Set.
Sensational Bonsai collection, by the way!
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Mitchell
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Re: Kids swing in my Alfresco
Hi @cafelah
Any grassed areas on your property?
Kids do fall of swings - the area above looks very unforgiving. 🤕

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