| You'll need a hammock stand if you don't plan to | | | | exposure to the elements. You may want to |
| hang your hammock among trees; or if you don't | | | | generously apply wood preservative to the base |
| have any trees, structures or posts to safely | | | | of the stand to protect it, especially if it will sit on |
| hang the hammock from. | | | | damp ground. To preserve unfinished wood's |
| When shopping for a stand, giving some thought | | | | original appearance treat it yearly with a quality |
| to the material that it's constructed from is | | | | wood moisture repellent. You can stain these |
| important. You should consider whether you'll be | | | | stands or paint them; or simply leave outdoor |
| using the hammock mostly indoors or out, in a | | | | wood hammock stands untreated and they'll |
| sheltered area or perhaps in open air next to your | | | | slowly weather to a silver gray finish. |
| pool or under a tree. The material used in | | | | Steel and Stainless Steel Stands |
| manufacturing the hammock stand should be | | | | Steel is a common material for stands. It is very |
| strong and perhaps weather resistant, and you'll | | | | strong and durable. The lower the gauge of steel, |
| want to complement your backyard or interior | | | | the tougher and more durable it is. For example, a |
| décor. Also consider who or how many | | | | stand made from 12 gauge steel is heavier and |
| people will use the hammock. Will two or more | | | | more sturdy than a 16 gauge steel stand. The |
| people use the hammock at a time? Make sure | | | | very best stands use 12 gauge or lower steel. |
| to buy a strong stand with the weight capacity to | | | | Higher-gauge steel stands are less expensive; but |
| hold all users at once. Always keep in mind while | | | | are often lower quality. You can buy steel stands |
| you and/or your loved ones are lying suspended | | | | in many colors to match your design scheme. |
| in mid-air that your hammock is only as safe as | | | | Look for steel stands with powdercoated finishes. |
| the tree, post or stand that supports it. | | | | Many of these stands are made for the spreader |
| You must also take into account the type of | | | | bar hammocks; but you can find quality steel |
| hammock you have. Many stands you see in the | | | | stands for non-spreader bar hammocks. |
| stores are built for hammocks that have | | | | Why might you want a stainless steel stand? |
| spreader bars - the wooden bars you may see at | | | | Besides their striking appearance, if your |
| each end of certain hammocks. If you have a | | | | hammock is outdoors on an open patio, the lawn, |
| hammock that does not have spreader bars, such | | | | or near salt water or a pool, it will be exposed to |
| as a Mayan hammock, you must buy a stand | | | | the elements. A stainless steel hammock stand |
| specifically made for such a hammock. What's the | | | | best resists rust and moisture damage, enabling it |
| difference? The hammocks without bars must be | | | | to remain strong and able to support your body |
| hung considerably higher than those with bars, | | | | weight. Stainless steel stands are somewhat more |
| otherwise you'll be sitting on the ground. Also | | | | expensive than the common steel ones, but their |
| account for the length of the hammock you | | | | durability and bright good looks can make up for |
| have, and buy a stand that can accommodate | | | | costs. |
| that length. | | | | Aluminum Stands |
| There are two basic materials used for hammock | | | | Some stands are made from aluminum. Many are |
| stands, wood and metal (usually steel or | | | | not quite as strong as others made from steel or |
| aluminum) . | | | | wood. Aluminum stands are generally used for |
| Wood Hammock Stand | | | | portable hammocks. The metal is used for its |
| Wood stands have a classic look about them. | | | | lightweight qualities, making it easy to carry your |
| These stands are very strong, stable and durable. | | | | hammock to a picnic or party for one person use. |
| If you want to use a wooden stand outdoors you | | | | You will find the largest assortment of stands on |
| can, but you should look for stands made from a | | | | the internet. This makes it easy to compare |
| wood that resists moisture. Cypress, teak and | | | | prices and choose what you like. Use our tips to |
| cedar are types of wood known for weather | | | | find the best hammock stand for your needs. |
| resistance. A wood stand's finish will change on | | | | |