Quote Originally Posted by alt.thomas View Post
The problem is brick pillars are strong with vertical force but hammock is pulling horizontally. It may collapse the column.


This one claimed an Aussie: https://m.themorningbulletin.com.au/...nd-cr/3597988/

Another one in the news: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/...mock-accident/
Oh wow. My brick column is a support column for the patio overhang and believe there’s a 4x4 wood post inside. The screws are also in different bricks so hopefully the mortar, which appears solid, won’t give way. Thank you for making me aware of that!