subject: Buying Commercial Swing Set For Your Playground [print this page] Earlier swing sets were detached, freestanding structures with the swings in a single spot, the slide in the next, the seesaw in another and so forth. Recent trends in swing sets are more of a modular kind, with some having a small main tower, which is connected to various branches. The frame for the swings will come off one side of the tower and the slide may extend away from another side and then a climbing wall will lead off from yet even a third side.
The main emphasis on newer swing sets is the stress on the safety measures that are employed as accidents have been on the rise. There has been a concerted effort on the part of manufacturers to make the hard edges softer and the design suitable to accommodate a cushioned surface under the swing sets, which have been manufactured from recycled tires.
So when you plan to buy a commercial swing set for your playground, the final objective should be to keep the kids as safe as possible without loosing out on the enjoyment of having fun outside the house on swing sets.
The important safety issues should include the stability and structural strength of the swing set and a good idea is to search for swing sets that have more board footage per swing set. Ensure that all the hardware on the swing set is recessed and no rough, exposed or sharp edges are exposed, which could be a potential hazard for the children. Plastic caps should not have been used to cover recessed hardware as they tend to be a choking hazard.
All the swing ropes should be double braided and UV protected. Avoid using yellow colored rope as it retracts harmful UV rays that can cause dry rot damage. Also stay clear of heavy-grade wire wrap to hold the rope, as it tends to come loose and may scratch your child. Be careful of swing sets that use round wooden dowels or steel rungs.
Choose swing sets that are equipped with a canopy, tarp or wood roof, as this helps to reduce exposure to the suns damaging UV rays.
Do not install the swing set over a surface that comprises of asphalt, concrete, gravel, packed earth, or any other hard surface, as these being hard surfaces, do not have any shock absorbing properties. Grass and turf is also not recommended as their ability to absorb shock during a fall can be reduced through wear and tear.
by: Nicolas Breedlove
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