Choosing a Climbing Frame for your Family
Which Climbing Frame?
Even though we’re a small family company, we’ve been assembling all the top climbing frame brands for many years. We’ve installed them for so long, in many cases we know their products better than the retailers do! Some retailers never even see or touch them, but we have to build them, and meet the customer daily. So we’re in a great position to be able to help advise you on the best product for your family, garden and budget.
Here we outline the main considerations in a bullet point list, then discuss each in further detail down the page. Please read on to learn how to choose the best play equipment for you, or contact us now to discuss your needs and get a free no obligation quote.
We’ll help you find:
Something to suit your children's ages and abilities
To suit your children's interests
To fit your garden shape and space
To suit your level or sloping garden
To suit your intended usage and lifespan
To suit your desired budget
Ages & Abilities
As your children grow their abilities will change. We will help you find activities which suit your children now, and plan so they have activities they can grow into maximising the longevity of your garden play equipment investment.
My children are
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Children’s Interests
Whilst boys and girls have different interests due to their gender, individual children will also have their own natural traits and interests. Whether they’re super active and adventurous, or more likely to want space to relax or be creative.
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Garden Shape & Size
Everyones garden is different. Many have restrictions on shape and layout options, and have to consider other garden uses in addition to their children’s play equipment, whilst a lucky few have almost unlimited space!
What if I only have a small garden?
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I've got an odd shape space
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Surface Type
Very few gardens are completely level. Most will slope in at least one, if not two directions. We need to check this to ensure we can install the play equipment in a safe way.
How much slope is ok?
Even a seemingly insignificant drop of 3-4cm per meter, will be 10-15cm or more for the size of a play set which will be 4-5 meters.
Bespoke climbing frames are not a problem, but this will cause problems for flat-pack climbing frames, because they must sit level. If the fort is at an angle it may rock, and if the swings are at an angle they may collide with each other, or the wooden structure. This may cause accidents or injury,
Additionally the playset will wear faster because the load is not evenly distributed, so joints will become loose, causing squeaking or allowing it to rock and move.
How can I tell if my garden is sloping?
Fence panels are a key giveaway. If there’s ‘steps’ in the panels (i.e. they go up or down for each panel).
Do you have a wall behind, you can take a photo, or the bricks can get measured to get an approximate drop.
Put a garden table or long flat plank of wood in the location where you want the play equipment, place a spirit level, or even a cup of water on it and see the level.
What will the final surface be?
Most people have their climbing frame on the lawn. Some have a loose fill surface within a pit, and commercial builds normally have a bonded rubber surface. These surfaces may require additional groundworks and landscaping.
Usage & Lifespan
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Desired Budget
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