Penobscot Bay Porch Swings chooses the best materials available, coupled with quality craftsmanship on professional equipment to bring you the most eye-catching, durable and lasting products. Here are some photos of our shop, materials, and our process.
Penobscot Bay Porch Swings – Our headquarters in Brunswick, Maine.
The Shop – This spacious place is where we hand build every swing, pillow and accessory.
The Workspace – Plenty of room to stitch, splice and grommet our swings.
One of Our Workhorses – These machines are used to create the strong seams in everything we make to bring you the best hand-crafted quality.
Brass Grommets – These make a very strong connection for our hand-spliced lines for durable support.
Sunbrella Fabric – Long lasting and mildew-resistant acrylic fabric designed to be stain-resistant and color fast. The gold standard of outdoor fabrics.
Cushions with Sunbrella Material (bottom – vinyl mesh with zipper) – Custom made for a comfortably snug fit.
New England Ropes – This Classic 3 Strand Polyester Rope comes in white or a natural rope color.
3 Strand Classic Polyester Rope – This rope is designed to have the look and feel of cotton line with the strength and durability of polyester.
Hand Spliced Lines and Rope Work with Brass O-Rings and Grommets – Unbeatable quality.
Ash Frame with Nylon Webbing. Our frame is based on a traditional rope bed for great support and comfort.
Solid Ash Battens (frame) – One of nature’s hardest woods and milled in Maine to our specifications.