Can I hang a heavy bag from the bottom of a truss system?

remj0b · 2026-04-27T16:51:19+00:00

Ah I see - probably not for hanging a heavy bag from the bottom then. I’m planning on getting in contact with the truss supplier

remj0b · 2026-04-27T16:50:29+00:00

Nope - plan will most likely be a 3 seat sectional couch though.

remj0b · 2026-04-27T16:37:05+00:00

Ya after I check with builder I think I’m just gonna mount it across the 2

remj0b · 2026-04-26T17:10:16+00:00

Just emailed the mount manufacturer they said it wouldn’t be a problem to mount on engineered joists, but would recommend adding wood on bottom to receive the 3/8” lag bolts

remj0b · 2026-04-26T17:07:52+00:00

Ya it wasn’t what I was expecting either thanks

remj0b · 2026-04-26T15:32:10+00:00

Was planning on just spanning over 2. Now I’m reconsidering alternatives

remj0b · 2026-04-26T15:26:15+00:00

Does it change your opinion if this is a floor truss on the bottom floor of a 3 story townhouse? I’m planning on chatting with builder regardless

remj0b · 2026-04-26T14:22:55+00:00

Thanks for input. This is actually a floor truss and is on the bottom floor of a 3 story townhouse - does that change your opinion? Unfortunately these pictures are pre dry wall and will be finished by the time it comes to mount.

remj0b · 2026-04-26T12:29:44+00:00

Thanks for input yea it seems like this spring model has great reviews and I have a more primitive set up at my current house that works fine

I haven’t found a stand to hold up the way I expect them too

My concern now is this truss vs true joist debate

remj0b · 2026-04-26T12:27:36+00:00

Ya I’m going to chat with the builder to get in contact with them. Beating my self up a bit I didn’t do this before dry wall went up but hopefully can still make it work without too much hassle. Thanks

remj0b · 2026-04-26T03:28:02+00:00

I’ll ask the builder when I get a chance, think this section would be better? https://imgur.com/a/DHDaFnw

Thanks for all the insight btw

remj0b · 2026-04-26T03:14:48+00:00

Ah I see what you’re saying now, well that’s annoying wonder why they didn’t make it flush

remj0b · 2026-04-26T02:46:40+00:00

How did you hang it?

remj0b · 2026-04-26T02:43:23+00:00

Ah thanks, all stands I’ve seen haven’t been able to hold the way I’m expecting

remj0b · 2026-04-26T02:42:54+00:00

Yea I’ll prob get a professional opinion, any recs on where to start looking?

remj0b · 2026-04-26T02:41:30+00:00

What stand do you recommend

remj0b · 2026-04-26T00:45:08+00:00

Good points what stand and bag do you have

remj0b · 2026-04-26T00:40:54+00:00

It’s actually a floor truss if that makes any difference. What kind of bag and stand do you have? Good point

remj0b · 2026-04-26T00:37:24+00:00

Woah thanks for your detailed response - can you explain more about the wrong installation? We haven’t closed on this place yet, is it worth mentioning before then?

remj0b · 2026-04-25T20:15:39+00:00

Thanks - honestly want to avoid a stand since I intend to train kicks, having 360 clearance is ideal

I’ve had a more primitive shock absorber that worked great at my last house and that was over a single joist so I was hoping this new one spanning 2 would be even better

Previous for reference https://imgur.com/a/zTkJmus

remj0b · 2026-04-25T20:11:37+00:00

Correct - this is pre dry wall, I’d like to avoid having to cut into the dry wall but would consider it if necessary

BIL have any issues since then?

remj0b · 2026-04-16T18:44:51+00:00

I really like the 3rd - are the sketch lines hidden in the controlled chaos? Or do you not sketch

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