We have had this 3-person Garden Swing for about 8 years. I know, a long time. But the cushions are still excellent, as is the frame, both steel and aluminium, and we replaced the top with a beautiful striped heavy-canvass top a year ago, and repainted the entire frame. And then this Spring, this happened:
A rip in the nylon base/back! What to do, what to do? Well, I did the "Duct Tape" thing first, and that lasted about two days. Then I had to get the creative juices going! Drink of Rum definitely in order, cold Spring day! Just to let you know that Mrs. Mosher didn't raise a dummy, I came up with the following solution:
This is a sheet of 1/2 exterior plywood, cut to my measurements, and milled by the building supplier from a 4' x 8' sheet of plywood. All I had to do was "round " corners, and then drill holes, so I could insert "tie straps" ! Worked perfectly! When I took it down, I merely cut the ties. Note: Only a few of the "tie straps" shown at this stage.
Finished Product:
And of course, I always drill holes in the deck by the four "feet" of the swing, put in heavy screw-eyes, and lash the "feet" to same, so it never blows over. Also, I put cord from the outside edge of the top, on both sides, and then to the back edge, to keep the top from taking wild swings, independent of the bolts holding the top in position. Note: Do not try this without a drink of Rum!
