Not gonna lie. I've watched 20 of these videos about doing this, and this one has been my favorite so far.

@BrocAndAimee

3 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks! We definitely appreciate the feedback!

@PolaCaKe890

3 ай бұрын

Yea I keep coming back to to this one

With Ryan's kzread.infoUgkxy_pn55PK60wAV3X_C_RoLS_67mNonoCE plan I was like one taken by the hand and led step by step from start to finish. Thank you very much Ryan!

@BrocAndAimee

Ай бұрын

Bruh my name is Broc 🤣 98+ fake likes

OMG.....loved it! Cant wait to start mine!!!!!

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! It's a really fun build. Keep us posted if you have any questions along the way!

Looks great...I’m all caught up...until the next one ❤️🙋🏻‍♀️🇬🇧💕

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you again and again, we'll have a new one up soon! 👍

We are halfway through tomorroe we are putting the top part together !! Thank you so much for this great idea . Now with all that’s going on in the world we are making our vacations .. staycations at home !

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

That's so awesome to hear! We're doing the same thing with all our projects, that's the only option for now. Feel free to share your finished project when you're done! :)

@evat5915

4 жыл бұрын

Let’s Wing It I’ll have to ask my kids how to attach a photo . Lol we used round poles 5 inch diameter

BEAUTIFUL!!!! LOVE IT!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@BrocAndAimee

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!

Love it!

Looks good. Fantastic job

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Very good job 👍👍👍👍👍

I love this idea! I have no trees in my backyard for my hammock. I'm gonna have to make this sometime.

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Let us know how it goes! It's one of our favorite projects.

Looks good

OMG! Love this video. My wife asked for something like this. Summer fun project for sure.

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! You’re going to love it when your done! Some of the best naps we’ve ever had ha

@seanmonts2159

4 жыл бұрын

@@BrocAndAimee cool beans. I will send you a link when I finish.

awesome job! looks great.

@BrocAndAimee

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!

Awesome nice and easy. Thanks for the idea.

@BrocAndAimee

Ай бұрын

You’re welcome!!

Love this!!

@BrocAndAimee

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Now I know what I’m building once these lumber prices go back down 👌

@BrocAndAimee

3 жыл бұрын

Haha we're waiting on projects too with these prices. You definitely won't regret this one though!

This was great thanks!

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, happy you enjoyed it!

You guys are fly AF

Very cool idea. Great job.

@FattyMcHotpants

4 жыл бұрын

My wife loves a good hammock. Think I might need to upgrade our setup.

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We love it, it’s really relaxing on a nice day.

That's super cool

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great Job ! Bravo, j'ai regardé toute vos vidéos, vous faites du bon travail ! Vous méritez plus d'abonner ! Continuez comme ça !

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Merci beaucoup, nous apprécions votre soutien

Cool. I like it

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sandra!

Great job. Making this in the next 2 weeks. What is the distance between the posts and How long are the top rafters? Going by the materials list I'm guessing about 30".

Very nice design! Looks great! It is easier to mix the concrete in a bucket 🪣 with a drill and paddle mixer. 📐cheers

@Jimmmer

Жыл бұрын

Don't need to mix it at all....just pour it into the hole.Moisture from the ground mixes it, but can always feel free to put water in with it

How far down do the 6x6 post sit in ground? Do you have any water pooling issues by the base of 6x6? How are the 6x6 post apart? Looks amazing. Thanks for answering my questions.

Nice!

@BrocAndAimee

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I love this idea and have a vacant corner next to the deck. I also have 3 kids and I know I should have at least two hammocks to save my sanity! How would you change this to a corner pergola, using two hammocks, one in each direction? Have you thought of doing this for yourselves? Awesome tunes, love the tropical house vibes...always need more of that with pina coladas!

@BrocAndAimee

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Shawn! Thank you so much! That sounds like a perfect idea! The posts would essentially be the same, just each hammock sharing the rear corner post. The support beams would have to be attached differently to the rear corner post, but they have lots of specialty pergola brackets at most hardware stores that you could look at. For the top though you could either extend the rafters to make the structure a triangle (with the front rafters longer and progressively getting shorter) or you could just mirror the two and give each arm of the hammock pergola their own rafters. I hope this makes sense, let us know if you have any other questions!

Guapo ese trabajador. saludos desde Nicaragua. That builder is handsome. Greetings from Nicaragua.

@BrocAndAimee

Ай бұрын

Muchas gracias

Awesome job guys..question what was your measurement from pole to pole??.not sure how far hammock should be..thanks

This is a very cool video, love how you did it. One day i want to make this, but my only changes would be the lighting being put in between the two 2x8 rafters, out of sight.

@BrocAndAimee

Ай бұрын

That sounds great. Make this your own! Thanks for sharing :)

I would had liked it if you can explain how did you attached the hammock

Cool

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

U r both lucky by each other 💟

@BrocAndAimee

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Nice video. What are the bolts that go through the posts that the hammocks hook to called?

Great job!

Can this method be used to hang swings also? I would like to build one like this that I could either hang the hammock as well as a couple hammock chairs for the kids. Thank you

The hammock stand looks awesome and I’m attempting build one similar to your style. At what width of the 2x8 did you start the 45 degree cut for the dog ears?

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Liam, thank you so much! We cut our dog ears at the halfway mark of the width of the boards, so 4" for the 2x8s and 3" for the 2x6s rafters on top. Hope this helps!

How far apart did you guys place the posts? Everything looks great by the way !

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! We have a 12ft hammock so we placed our posts 14ft apart.

Awesome. How far apart are the 6x6 posts?

Fantastic job guys. Super clean. Can you please let me know where you guys got the hammock from? Thank you

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Mehran, we got it from Amazon! It’s called Lazy Daze Double Hammock.

Thanks for creating and sharing this video. My husband and I are hoping to recreate it this summer. What is everyone’s view on the best hammock type? Framed or unframed? The framed can be easier to fall out of!

@BrocAndAimee

Ай бұрын

Hey so I would just grab something similar to what we got. If has been awesome!

Hi love this video and I'm looking to make. It would have been helpful to see the materials used in the description to get an idea of what would be needed.

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Evelyn! Thank you so much and you are so right, we will add the list right now. Here is the list in the meantime. 😊 2 - 6x6x10 2 - 2x8x16 4 - 2x6x10 4 - 1/2" x 10" galvanized bolts 2 - 1/2" x 8" eye bolts 6 - 1/2" washers and nuts 1box - 4" drive screws 9 - 50lb bags fast setting quikrete 1 gallon - exterior sealant/stain Hope this helps!

@evelyncollazo6921

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I’m gonna build this.

@BrocAndAimee

2 жыл бұрын

Do it, you'll be happy you did!

My favorite! I already showed my hubby what I want for my hammock! Can you give me the name of the wood that you used please!

@BrocAndAimee

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Monica! That's so great to hear :) We used douglas fir from Home Depot and sealed it with BEHR Deck Plus waterproofing transparent sealant.

absolutely stunning job! Could you share a link for the hammock?

@BrocAndAimee

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Gilbert! Here is the link! www.amazon.com/dp/B01D1BR2DM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_wH3NFb0MZFQ0Y?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Looks nice 👍🏻 what color did you stain the wood?

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We used Behr Deck Plus Waterproofing stain in Clear. Even though it said clear, it did have a slight tint to it

Looks great. Were the posts 10ft or 12ft long? Thanks

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! They were 10ft long

Love this! I am planning one! What hardware did you use to hang your hammock?

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We used 2 - 1/2"x 10" eye bolts attached with a nut and washer.

Beautiful design and teamwork. Congratulations :) I'm not sure if anyone has already asked about it, although I tried to read all the comments - at what height do you have the hammock handles? I have very similar dimensions and spacing of wooden beams as well as the size of the hammock.

@BrocAndAimee

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! The bolts we used to hang the hammock are installed 4 ft 6 in from the the ground. Hope this helps!

@bartekwscise5821

3 жыл бұрын

@@BrocAndAimee thank you! :)

From germany. Wood in concrete no go. 3-5 Jears and it starts to get dammage.

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Thomas! There is always a risk of wood rotting over time. We treated the boards to resist rot and had a 4" gravel bed at the base of the posts to help with drainage. The top of the concrete slopes away from the posts to assist with the drainage as well. We also live in California where rain is minimal so we are hopeful the posts will last a long time 😊

@LetsWingItDIY This project looks awesome - great job! I do have a couple of questions though.. How wide are the rafter beams? If I was doing this near a wall, how far would you suggest I place the main posts from the wall? As in, what the safe distance to clear it without going out to the middle of my yard?

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! The top rafters are 2x6 cut to 32" long. We have our posts 60" from the fence, we have a two person hammock and wanted plenty of room for the hammock to swing. I think you could get away with 48" or even less depending on the width of your hammock

@lightstone5502

4 жыл бұрын

@@BrocAndAimee That's awesome! Thank you for the reply. Aiming to get it done this week.

great video!! We used it to get our hammock set up. Thank you!! one question, how did you attach the top rafters? I have seen some pictures where they were notched. . . We are trying to decide what the easiest way is.

@codyharding4411

4 жыл бұрын

Oh! I see it now, had to scroll through slower.

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Haha now worries, and that is so cool that you guys built one! Did you use the same dimensions or did you do something different??

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

And it is easier using 4" screws screwed in at an angle than notching each board

Hi how long are the rafters

Great video. Do you think 4x4 posts would work too or better to go with 6x6? tks.

@stephentruitt1840

Жыл бұрын

I went with 6x6 posts. Better safe than sorry. They're heavy enough. Not sure if the 4x4 would work

Great video! How did you ensure that the two posts were at the same elevation on top? (level with each other)

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Andrew! We did our best to make the holes the same depth. Once the concrete was set we placed a level on the 2x8x16 support beam and checked the level between two posts. (We got lucky that ours turned out to be level). But once you check level you would mark which beam is taller and use a saw to cut that once down to make it level with the shorter one. We hope that makes sense, please let us know if that answers your question. We can email you a picture if you want. 👍

@mcbrida

4 жыл бұрын

@@BrocAndAimee That make sense - Thanks!!

Nice Job !! How long are the rafters on top ?

@BrocAndAimee

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We cut them to 30" each!

Can you tell me how far apart you put each 6x6?

Thanks for sharing this! How many feet apart did you set the posts? Obviously, you needed to utilize the 2x8x16 support beams.

@BrocAndAimee

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching! Our posts are 14ft apart to accommodate our 12ft hammock

@jmfaris

2 жыл бұрын

@@BrocAndAimee Just had our hammock pergola installed using your design. Looks great. How high are your hammock anchor eye-bolts off the ground? Thanks!

How high do you put the hammock on the six by sixes?

how far apart are the posts please

excellent work, I will use this idea to make ours. Could you give me the full list of materials

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes here is the list of materials: 2 - 6x6x10 2 - 2x8x16 4 - 2x6x10 4 - 1/2" x 10" galvanized bolts 2 - 1/2" x 8" eye bolts 6 - 1/2" washers and nuts 1box - 4" drive screws 9 - 50lb bags fast setting quikrete 1 gallon - exterior sealant/stain Hope this helps!

@josmilquintero7334

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks awesome

@josmilquintero7334

4 жыл бұрын

hey guys we finally made it. and we look great, thanks for the idea. I wish you can see it

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Josmil Quintero Woohoooo! If you use Instagram you could send us a photo of it! We would love to see it :)

Did you use fir, cedar or pressure treated wood? Nice video!

@BrocAndAimee

3 жыл бұрын

We used Douglas fir and sealed it with a waterproofing deck sealant, a year and a half later and it still is holding up great!

This is very beautiful. How much weight can it hold? Do you think it’s safe to use it as two children’s swings instead of a hammock ?

@BrocAndAimee

2 жыл бұрын

Don't hang anything off of the rafters. I would only attach things to the 6x6s. The rafters aren't strong enough for weight :)

We just made one this weekend based of your video!! We’re literally in love! I want to make your grill kitchen as well. I love the work you guys do! I’m sharing with everyone I know!

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Emily, thank you so much! If you ever post a photo or a video of it we would love to see it! You are so kind!

@emilylikesmen7

4 жыл бұрын

Let’s Wing It imgur.com/gallery/g3sQpVf

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

That looks awesome! You guys did an amazing job

How to insure the edges of each post are parallel to the ones on the other post or that doesn’t matter...

@BrocAndAimee

3 жыл бұрын

Hi there! We used a board to line up the posts to one another while we were setting them. If they are a little off it's okay but you want them to line up so when you attach the support beams they are flush.

What did y'all use to seal the bottom of the post?

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Hey! I misread you question with my last reply. We used clear BEHR Deck Plus Transparent Waterproofing Wood Finish

Hi, nice design. I’m putting my parts on ordered but one question on the eye bolts, where did you get them? I’m finding some but the weight ratings are not good and most say the rating is for a straight pull only. Just curious, thank you

@BrocAndAimee

2 жыл бұрын

Hey sorry for the delay, we got the eyelets from Home Depot!

Wheres your hardhats?

Question! How did u figure out the best distance between the 6x6's for the hammock to lay right?

@BrocAndAimee

2 жыл бұрын

The distance is all based on the length of the hammock. Just far apart to have a taught hammock :)

May I ask how long were your main posts including what you buried? As I'm thinking of repurposing an old swing set with 10 foot posts I'm wondering if will be long enough or if the header would be too low by the time I bury them? Thanks

@BrocAndAimee

3 жыл бұрын

We used 10ft 6x6 posts, then buried them 2ft deep, so final height of 8ft was perfect. Hope this helps!

@thelittleredbarn174

3 жыл бұрын

That's perfect then as with the exception of a little cement this project will cost me $0, thanks!

What hooks did you use for hammock and how high up on the post did you anchor the hammock?

@stephentruitt1840

Жыл бұрын

They used galvanized eye hooks 1/2" x 8". 4 ft 6" from the ground once you set the posts in 2 ft. Building mine now as we speak

how far apart did you do the vertical posts?

@aalva27

Жыл бұрын

yeah same question, how far apart are they?

Hey folks. Just checking up on the concrete you guys did for the post. Is it still holding up good? I want to build one next week but I’ve seen like the foam stuff u can get to. Don’t know which one is good! Thanks guys

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris, it's been over a year and the posts are holding up great! We wouldn't recommend using the foam just because it's not recommended for any type of structural posts, and the weight of a person in the hammock would cause some significant strain on the foam. Let us know if you have any other questions!

@completelawn5309

4 жыл бұрын

Hey again!! What were the measurements for the rafters? Every 16”?

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

We separated our rafters every 12" on center, but you can do whatever spacing looks best to you!

Also, could this be made with 4x4s?

@CuzImaMom

4 жыл бұрын

Kristen Brown I made one with the 4x4 size and it worked fine. I really like the look of the bigger wood tho!

how long are your short boards going across the top of the pergola? how far apart are your main posts?

@BrocAndAimee

2 жыл бұрын

The distance we did was 14ft on the main posts, and the short boards are 2ft. The distance on the main posts depends on the hammock length :)

This is perfect! Thank you guys for sharing! I'm excited for our next DIY ❤

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Danielle! We’re glad we could help! Please send us a photo of it when you’re done, we would love to see it :)

In the background

What kindof wood did you use for the wood posts?

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

6x6x10 Douglas fir posts, we got ours from Home Depot

@fishertj521

4 жыл бұрын

@@BrocAndAimee Did you use pressure treated posts?

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah they are all pressure treated.

Dis you use presure treated wood

@BrocAndAimee

3 жыл бұрын

We did not only because we couldn't find pressure treated 6"x6" posts. But we self treated our wood with wood sealer to prevent water and insect damage

Whats the total height of that? Looking to build it so I can put some privacy lattice above the height of my 5-6 foot fence. Thanks

@BrocAndAimee

3 жыл бұрын

Hey! The total height is 9'. You can make it shorter or taller, the height of the hammock is the same regardless. Thanks!

how much do you reckon you paid for materials? just to give me an idea of costs. thx and great job.

@BrocAndAimee

3 жыл бұрын

Hello! In Feb 2020 when we built this it cost us $250 for all the materials. But lumber prices are much higher now so I would expect it to cost more

@darussianping61

3 жыл бұрын

@@BrocAndAimee thx also could i ask what did you use for the hook for the hammock? i can't see a close up only a bolt with a washer.

Whats the distance between both posts?

@BrocAndAimee

3 жыл бұрын

Hello! The posts are 14 feet apart for our 12ft hammock

How far a part are the poles

@BrocAndAimee

3 жыл бұрын

We spaced them 14ft apart for our 12ft hammock

how far apart are the posts, thx nice job

@BrocAndAimee

3 жыл бұрын

Hey! We spaced them 14' apart for our 12' hammock. Thanks for the support!

@bill-nj6fc

3 жыл бұрын

@@BrocAndAimee thank you

Hi I was wondering how did you attach the rafters. Did I miss a step?

@BrocAndAimee

Ай бұрын

Sorry for the delay, all of the rafters were attached with deck screws

@letswingit what's the dimension between the poles and height of hooks.

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

The distance between the poles is 14 ft (because the hammock we got was 12 ft), and the height of the hooks was 4 ft 6 in from the ground.

Nice but really wish you had given us dimensions etc. I’m trying to figure out how deep to dig and how far apart the posts need to be.

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

We don't usually give dimensions because everyone's project is different, but the post hole should be 1/4 to 1/3 of the height of the post, deep (ex: a post that has 8ft above ground would need 2ft-2.6ft underground). And the post distance would depend on the size of hammock you are hanging. Ours was 14ft because we have a 12ft hammock . Hope this helps!

@mark2talk2u

4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Slight typo in the first sentence: The post HOLES should be 1/4 to 1/3 of the post height ...

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

mark2talk2u Oh shoot, just updated it! Thanks for noticing.

@mark2talk2u

4 жыл бұрын

Yup. I liked the video. Very chill, yet informative.

How long are the rafters ? We are doing it right now

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

We cut our rafters to 32" each

@rscrymes

3 жыл бұрын

***ACTUALLY THINK IT’S 30” pieces. 1st thanks a million for the video! Just finishing mine. Couldn’t have done it without you. I was going to cut at 32 as you mentioned, but that would leave a 24 inch scrap piece and you wouldn’t be able to get 15 rafters out of 4 2x6s. I think you meant 30” cuts which would give you 5 rafters with each 10 foot board.

My wife wants one of these. Can i ask how much concrete per post did you use?

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

We used 4.5 bags per hole. quikrete.com has a really great calculator for how much concrete you need depending on post size and hole size and depth.

@denverwood5290

4 жыл бұрын

@@BrocAndAimee Thank you! I just found that calculator actually! I'll be doing one of these next Thursday, right behind our pond.

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Let us know if you have any questions along the way! :)

@denverwood5290

4 жыл бұрын

@@BrocAndAimee Thanks, you two are awesome. Did you use 2x6's or 2x4's for your rafters?

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, we really appreciate it! And the rafters on the very top are 2x6s, the support beams they sit on are 2x8s

How far are the post apart?

@stephentruitt1840

Жыл бұрын

They said 14 ft with a 12 ft hammock

How far apart were the posts ?

@stephentruitt1840

Жыл бұрын

They said 14 ft with a 12 ft hammock

Ok so u used 6x6 post! So is your pergola 4ft tall?

@BrocAndAimee

3 жыл бұрын

No the pergola is 8 ft tall! We got 6 in x 6 in x 10 ft tall posts, then we set them in concrete 2ft into the ground

What’s the distance between the two poles?

@stephentruitt1840

Жыл бұрын

They said 14 ft with a 12 ft hammock

Can you tell us where you purchased the hammock?

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Frank, we got it from Amazon. It’s called Lazy Daze Double Hammock.

@frankcampos1251

4 жыл бұрын

Let’s Wing It thank you!

How high did you put the hammock hooks?

@BrocAndAimee

Ай бұрын

I am so sorry for the HUGE delay. I was deployed for the last 10 months. If it still even matters to you, the height of the hooks was 48”.

How long are the rafter pieces? 2 feet?

@BrocAndAimee

Ай бұрын

Yes. Also, sorry for the delayed response. I have been deployed.

@thomasmathieu4463

Ай бұрын

@@BrocAndAimee all good. I built our hammock based on how y’all did yours. Thanks for the upload to inspire.

How much did this project cost? Including the lumber, quickcrete, and bolts? (Cost to build excluding power tools used) Thanks!

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Everything in total was about $250 (technically $257.49). And yes! It could definitely be made with 4x4s. The 6x6s were the highest cost items, but we splurged on them. If you use 4x4s you could downsize the support beams to 1x6s (we used 1x8s) and then make the rafters 1x4s (instead of 1x6s). Just so it's not too top heavy. Hope that helps! Let us know if you have any other questions!

@kristenbrown5294

4 жыл бұрын

@@BrocAndAimee Awesome, thanks!

00:34 is that a doggy cemetery?

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Oh no! It's a doggy potty area (like a litter box for dogs) we made a video for it! :)

Wouldn’t it be easier to premix the quickcrete in a bucket? Seems easier to me for some reason. 🥴💨✌️✌️

@BrocAndAimee

3 жыл бұрын

Haha yes you're right! The directions on the bag say to mix it in the post hole, but we learned the hard way that that's the worst way to do it! 😂 We mix it in a bucket now, MUCH easier.

Those posts shoulda been pressure treated but great job.

@BrocAndAimee

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We totally agree, we couldn't find 6"x6"x10' pressure treated in stock anywhere around us