playground equipment, play houses, tree forts, swings and other stuff kids play on
Questions tagged [play-structures]
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How can I make the underneath of an outdoor playset usable and not a mudpit?
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Which tools, materials, and best practices for home improvement task.
I'm looking for advice on dealing with our playset. Specifically the area beneath it that they usually recommend being a…
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Playhouse Structural Question
I have created a playhouse deck that is 8'x 8' and 5' off the ground. It is supported by 10' 4x4s on all four corners.
I want to place a 12' beam across the top of two of 4x4s in order to place a simple climbing rope.
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Are there any charts…
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What is the best way to anchor a swing set for high usage by rambunctious children?
At an organization where people take their children, I recently noticed that the swing-set was in poor condition, and being used hard by the children there. The entire apparatus would shake and sway and also was leaning in a direction as though it…
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What is cable reinforced rope used in playground nets called?
This children in this photo are climbing on a rope play structure made out of cable reinforced rope. Does rope like this, that is gentle on hands, have a specific name? I've been trying to Google it without much luck. I'm looking to buy a…
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Mesh or waterproof sandbox cover?
I'm building a sandbox from playground border. It will have landscape screen on the bottom so it drains. Is it better to have a mesh cover just to keep out debris and critters or a waterproof cover? My worry with a waterproof cover is mildew/mold on…
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How to drain water from a plastic sandbox?
I have a Step2 plastic sandbox as shown here (Step2 stock image, not my kid!):
I live at a place where my options for outdoor play structures is extremely limited, plus I'm renting, so this is the best solution I can do for an outdoor sandbox. I…
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swingset beam (8') 4x4 vs 4x6?
I am going to build a swingset. Four 4x4 will be used to build two A-frames but I don't know what size to use for the beam which will be 8 feet. The max load would be about 300 ~ 350 lbs. Would 4x4 be ok? Or, should I use 4x6?
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Hilltop Playset F29080 Rebar Stake Depth
I have a question about the assembly instructions for a Hilltop Playset F29080.
The full instructions can be found here, but I'll quote the important parts.
On the Page 3, when talking about shock absorbing material, it says:
Maintain a minimum…
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