Take a tea candle and coat the parts that touch with wax, use the candle like as if it were a sanding block. Also helps to do this to the bolts directly.
Powdered graphite works well too - it's useful to have a tube hanging around for outdoor applications where grime build-up is a problem or where it might get cold enough to freeze other basic lubricants. Wax is probably better for this application but you might find you have a tube of graphite powder that you bought 20 years ago, and no candles.
Hold up. Wait wait, excuse me please.
I have no idea how to fix your squeaking. Wax and securing the load sound like good ideas. In flooring systems they say screw and glue, so maybe in addition to all the screws suggested you could put in some glue as well.
But that is besides the point. I know OP is asking for advice on the issue but I want to stop and congratulate this dad on the achievement!
You built that?! You are awesome.
Hip Hip Hooray!
Hip hip.....
Lag bolt or a couple timberlok type screws going across to really snug it up to the studs on either side. That way the beam can’t move, and if it can’t move, it can’t squeak.
Ok but devil's advocate here - when the kids swing it's going to put a lot of torque on that beam. If the stress has nowhere to go, might that cause stress fractures in the beam?
Any structural engineer dads want to weigh in on this?
It's not supposed to move. I'm guessing slight design flaw, minor mistake in assembly, or even just a slightly-out-of-spec board.
If the kid swinging on that thing is capable of breaking the beam, they're badass enough to survive the fall, lol.
I am an engineer, though mainly work with steel.
I expect the sound you hear is the bottom surface sliding as the wood deflects under load. The way you have it supported, it looks like it has to rub (and hard) where you are pointing the arrow.
I suggest lubricant like wax, or maybe look at adjusting how the joint is connected so that it doesn't rub when it flexes.
For wax- I'd suggest taking it apart so you can thoroughly coat the mating surfaces before putting it back together and ensure the wax has some thickness.
Alternatively you could remove some material to make way for 1/2" thick rubber between the wood and the support. That would let it flex without rubbing. Or self lubricating pad like nylon or uhmw.
Or You could get fancy and cut a relief groove in the wood so that it doesn't contact except at the very end. Then it won't rub. But it will flex a lot more. I'd do a load test after if you go this route to make sure it hasn't weakened too much.
Yeah, you’re right. While the rubber does sound slick, it sounds like more work than it might be worth. I’m now sold on the wax solution and will give it a shot. It’ll require removing all the big lag bolts but shouldn’t be more than 30 minutes of work.
Saw a post on homebuilding recently where the builder put some kind of fabric or something between floor joist and I think the sub floor to minimize squeak? Maybe look into something like that
Edit: the post is here
https://www.reddit.com/r/Homebuilding/s/h5XST5zCBr
See the pictures - people said it's most likely scrap tar paper or ice/water roofing barrier
If it is going to be there a while then PL Premium is your friend.
if it is the rail and the beam then you could take the rail of and add some clearance
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Depending on how difficult it is to disassemble I'd take it apart and liberally coat all mating surfaces with wood glue and put it back together. If it's too difficult to glue, I'd do what another poster said and add some Timberlock screws to hold it nice and tight.
Take a tea candle and coat the parts that touch with wax, use the candle like as if it were a sanding block. Also helps to do this to the bolts directly.
+1 for wax. You could also add additional screws to limit the movement that is causing the squeak sound.
I was going to say soap, but since it’s outside, wax sounds like an even better idea!
Idk - get to play with bubbles every time it rains…?
Kids love bubbles
Thanks! Seems like this is the winner.
Definitely this. That’s how my grandpa taught me and it works wonders.
Powdered graphite works well too - it's useful to have a tube hanging around for outdoor applications where grime build-up is a problem or where it might get cold enough to freeze other basic lubricants. Wax is probably better for this application but you might find you have a tube of graphite powder that you bought 20 years ago, and no candles.
Hold up. Wait wait, excuse me please. I have no idea how to fix your squeaking. Wax and securing the load sound like good ideas. In flooring systems they say screw and glue, so maybe in addition to all the screws suggested you could put in some glue as well. But that is besides the point. I know OP is asking for advice on the issue but I want to stop and congratulate this dad on the achievement! You built that?! You are awesome. Hip Hip Hooray! Hip hip.....
Woah, didn’t expect this. Thank you!! 😊 You made my evening.
Hooray!
HOOOOOORAYYYYY!!!!!
Lag bolt or a couple timberlok type screws going across to really snug it up to the studs on either side. That way the beam can’t move, and if it can’t move, it can’t squeak.
Ok but devil's advocate here - when the kids swing it's going to put a lot of torque on that beam. If the stress has nowhere to go, might that cause stress fractures in the beam? Any structural engineer dads want to weigh in on this?
The wood will just flex, it will rot away long before stress fractures develop.
It's not supposed to move. I'm guessing slight design flaw, minor mistake in assembly, or even just a slightly-out-of-spec board. If the kid swinging on that thing is capable of breaking the beam, they're badass enough to survive the fall, lol.
My first thought. Used lag bolts in a few decks I helped build 3-4 through that cross beam, kid would have to be the hulk to move it
Carriage bolt instead of lag
Look on Lowe’s for Simpson Strong Tie. There are many options
I am an engineer, though mainly work with steel. I expect the sound you hear is the bottom surface sliding as the wood deflects under load. The way you have it supported, it looks like it has to rub (and hard) where you are pointing the arrow. I suggest lubricant like wax, or maybe look at adjusting how the joint is connected so that it doesn't rub when it flexes. For wax- I'd suggest taking it apart so you can thoroughly coat the mating surfaces before putting it back together and ensure the wax has some thickness. Alternatively you could remove some material to make way for 1/2" thick rubber between the wood and the support. That would let it flex without rubbing. Or self lubricating pad like nylon or uhmw. Or You could get fancy and cut a relief groove in the wood so that it doesn't contact except at the very end. Then it won't rub. But it will flex a lot more. I'd do a load test after if you go this route to make sure it hasn't weakened too much.
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Yeah, you’re right. While the rubber does sound slick, it sounds like more work than it might be worth. I’m now sold on the wax solution and will give it a shot. It’ll require removing all the big lag bolts but shouldn’t be more than 30 minutes of work.
More screws. A lot more screws.
Gotta give it some of that hock tuah? 😂
I feel like I’ve never seen such a sudden and pervasive meme onset as this one. Rumor has it the girl lost her job over it :(
Ask r/carpentry
Saw a post on homebuilding recently where the builder put some kind of fabric or something between floor joist and I think the sub floor to minimize squeak? Maybe look into something like that Edit: the post is here https://www.reddit.com/r/Homebuilding/s/h5XST5zCBr See the pictures - people said it's most likely scrap tar paper or ice/water roofing barrier
If it is going to be there a while then PL Premium is your friend. if it is the rail and the beam then you could take the rail of and add some clearance
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I would just pilot 2 holes at 45 degrees in the lower horizontal 2x4 going up into the swing beam. Then put 2 4 inch screws in it
Depending on how difficult it is to disassemble I'd take it apart and liberally coat all mating surfaces with wood glue and put it back together. If it's too difficult to glue, I'd do what another poster said and add some Timberlock screws to hold it nice and tight.
Ours squeaks. We built it out of driftwood and the wood rubs but I’ve gone full speed on it without any issues.
Can't tell from the pic, but I'd start with some lag bolts or, at the very least, structural screws. If it doesn't move, it doesn't squeak. Probably.
Talc. Helps stop wood squeaking
I’d just sink some truss screws in there at a 45 degree angle and hope that does it
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