What should this site not be used for?
Use this site for planning questions and buyer decisions, not as structural, electrical, legal, or professional installation advice.
Who this is for
Good fit
- homeowners checking room fit
- garage and basement planners
- readers comparing DIY and installed paths
Not the right fit
- anyone needing a final safety sign-off
- projects involving electrical, structural, or code-sensitive work
Decision factors
Room measurements are starting points, not guarantees.
Swing clearance depends on golfer height, club length, mat thickness, and swing path.
Mounted projectors, screens, overhead devices, and electrical changes may require qualified help.
When to ask a pro
- A screen, projector, launch monitor, or enclosure will be attached to a ceiling, wall, joist, garage structure, or finished room surface.
- Electrical, lighting, HVAC, insulation, or code-sensitive work is involved.
- The room has low ceilings, beams, rails, windows, fragile finishes, or nearby seating.
Trust risks and mistakes
Trust risks
- professional installation or mounting labor
- wall, ceiling, and side protection
- electrical, lighting, climate, or room-finish work
Mistakes to avoid
- treating a calculator result as a safety guarantee
- mounting heavy equipment without checking structure
- ignoring guests, kids, left-handed players, or beginners when planning protection