Swing Sets

Like any major purchase a lot of preparation and thought must go into buying a swing set. Many factors such as safety, durability, and maintenance determine the quality of this purchase, and the value it will add to you. Below is a step-by-step guide that will help you make the best choice for your needs.

• Step 1: Buying...
• Step 2: Choosing Accessories
• Step 3: Assembly & Maintenance

Our selection includes wooden, metal, and plastic structures that are available in several colors, and finishes. Each constructive material possesses properties that will provide durability and safety for your children to enjoy over the years. However, knowing the specific properties of each material will help you determine what structure will best suit you.

Wooden Swing Sets

• All wooden swing sets come with pressure treated wood that is both durable and resistant to decay from fungi, and insects
• They are usually pre-cut, pre-sanded, and pre-drilled, and come with all required hardware for easier assembly
• Detailed instructions and diagrams are provided to assist the buyer in assembly that is hassle free
• Usually uses pine, cedar, or redwood lumber
• Available in several different finishes such as redwood, mahogany or natural

Metal Swing Sets

• Metal swing sets use either steel, or aluminum tubular metal fortified to resist bending, and rusting
• Available in power coated polyester finishes and powdered to prevent fading and slipping when in use
• Great for stability and safety metal structures are built to last through most weather conditions and heavy usage

Plastic Swing Sets

• Modular structures can expand as need for more space grows, and can also be moved from one location to the next
• Latest in plastic technology offer extremely durable structures
• Offered in many vibrant colors
• Play sets grow with children with adjustable height on play decks and forts, just add a longer slide and it is ready to use
• Climbers, hand bars, and other tubing used in the structures are galvanized steel powder coated to prevent slips and boost durability of finish

There is a large assortment of swing set add-ons that are great for enhancing children’s play. Attachments include slides, extra swing seats, sandboxes, decks and much, much more! All are low maintenance and are great for a family lifestyle, or a more public environment (Future Play).

Some lines include toddler swing seats for those families with small children, and other products that enhance the playground experience such as steering wheels, telescopes, and punching bags.

Our selection of swing sets are great for assembling on your own. They come with detailed instructions and diagrams that give you an illustrated idea of what your swing set should look like when assembled. Most swing set lines in our selection are panelized products that come with hardware to facilitate easy assembly.

Maintenance is also key to keeping a working and safe playground set where children can exercise and play. As recommended by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission there are several steps one should take to maintain the safety of a playground set whether it is in your backyard or on a school yard.

• Check nuts and bolts and tighten as needed
• Replace hardware that is worn or that has protrusions or projections
• Oil moving metal parts as directed by the manufacturer
• Check to make sure protective caps and plugs that cover bolt ends and ends of tubing are in place and tight. Inspect and replace as needed
• Check the condition of the equipment, looking for signs of wear and tear such as broken or missing components, bent pipes or tubing, and splintering or decaying wooden surfaces
• Check swing seats, ropes, chains, and cables for deterioration and replace as needed
• For more information check out the handbook for playground saftey on the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission web site