Best way to hang netting from ceiling

[Truok]

Hi guys I'm building a sim in my garage and right now I'm just planning on hanging the impact netting from the ceiling. I have 2 10x10 pieces of impact netting and was looking for some ideas how to hang it. Is there a certain way that will help it absorb impact best? I was thinking just getting a few of those screw in J hooks but if there's better ways I'd like to hear what you guys have done.

[richerod]

I don't have netting but mesh tarp hung from ceiling that drapes behind impact screen.

[Adam Prince]

Definitely get a 2x4 board, and go across the joists, unless there's no drywall installed. Hang as needed from there. I don't really know what effect you're trying to achieve or what layout you have, so more info on the build will help tremendously.

[Truok]

Nothing too complicated. Just a net to stop the ball. No screen or anything for a projector. I just don't want to ball rebounding like crazy so didn't know if installing on a cable or using bungies would be better than just hanging it from hooks

[Adam Prince]

If the net is for 'impact', just make sure to leave recoil room behind the net, as it will likely be forced backwards from the ball. I would hang from a board with eyehooks and possibly string a metal chain on the bottom of the netting to create enough resistance to take the impact properly. If you have a lot of netting furled up at the bottom, usually that's enough weight, but for a small net that barely reaches the ground, bungees or weight of some kind will be necessary.

[bayrat28]

I used a cable, eye bolts, and carabiner clips.

[MrPunkin]

Resurrecting an old thread here but I'm curious what size carabiners you went with?

[Rlefig]

I used a cable, eye bolts, and carabiner clips.

I like it and that is what I will be using. easy to move out of the way in my old 1940's "wish it was bigger" garage.