| Playground: Ordering the Kit and Preparing the Site |
From "Weekend Handyman"
episode WKH-113 |
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Time: 18 hours over two days. Difficulty Rating: It's rated a 2 on a scale of 1 to 5. Materials for Complete Project: Play system (including lumber, hardware and accessories)
Open end wrenches
Socket wrench and sockets
2 deep sockets (9/16" and 3/4")
Electric impact wrench Kits: When it comes to playground kits, you can get everything from a basic swing set to a small city, with loads of fun accessories from which to choose. Figure to pay anywhere from $500 for a basic set to $3,000 - $5,000 for the more elaborate backyard amusement parks. Most systems come with lumber, but you can buy kits that contain only the hardware and accessories. You supply the lumber. This way can save money, but it is more time consuming. Woods: Natural woods like redwood and cedar are commonplace for outdoor playground structures. They're both rot and insect resistant but a bit pricey. A more affordable alternative is to use pressure treated pine (figure A), which is some cases can be even stronger and longer lasting than natural woods. Site Preparation: Determine the location for the playground set and be sure that it's at least six feet (figure B -- illustration) from any obstructions, such as a garage or fence, and it must be fairly level. - Gather tools and materials.
- Put the base of the deck out and adjust the level with dirt.
- Remove the base and lay down the landscape fabric (figure C). This will prevent weeds from growing under the deck.
- Place the bottom of the deck back into position.
- Top the deck assembly.
- Put the top deck over the bottom deck (figure D).
RESOURCES :
National Program for Playground Safety
For information on playground safety, click here.
MerryTime Play System
Model: Sundance IV
Color: Beveled (open front)
Suggested Retail Price: $3,049
Accessories with Suggested Retail Price:
- Rock Wall Climber ($308)
- Comet Cruiser (($139)
Full Bucket Tot Seat ($69)
Trapeze Rings ($25)
Air Pogo ($149)
Picnic Table ($98)
Available at the Active Adventure Play System site (see info, below):
MerryTime Play Systems, Inc.
Website: www.activeadventureplaysystems.com
Rubber Granular Mulch (GroundScape Technologies)
GroundScape Kids Premium
Color: Red (also available in teal, brown, green, blue and cypress)
Suggested Retail Price: $2.40 per sq. feet
Available at www.groundscape.com for nationwide dealer network or call 800-678-4967.
GroundScape Technologies
Brooklyn Heights, OH 44131
Phone: 877-922-7529
GUESTS :
Mark Tegen
President
MerryTime Play Systems, Inc.
1520 15th St.
PO Box 196
Two Rivers, WI 54241
Phone: 920-794-7877
Toll-Free Phone: 800-678-4967
Fax: 920-793-5351
E-mail: Merrytime@lakefield.net
Website: www.merrytime.com
Jeff Koch
Sales & Marketing Manager
MerryTime Play Systems, Inc.
See contact information, above.
Brian "Spanky" Pankratz
Installer
MerryTime Play Systems, Inc.
See contact information, above.
Jeff Hill
Independent Sales Representative
GroundScape Technologies
4595 Van Epps Rd.
Brooklyn Heights, OH 44131
Phone: 877-922-7529
E-mail: csenders@groundscape.com
Website: www.groundscape.com
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