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The Top 7 Things In A Quality Wooden Swing Set - Any questions? I will respond in the comments!
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1 - The swing set is made one of three different types of wood.
A quality wooden swing set is made from Cedar, Premium Preserved Pine, or Redwood. Cedar is generally regarded as the best all around wood. Premium Preserved Pine is generally regarded as the most durable and long lasting. Redwood is generally regarded as the highest quality and most beautiful wood.
2 - The deck height is at least 5 feet tall
A quality wooden swing set has a deck height of at least 5 feet. The most popular swing sets come with a 4 foot, 5 foot or 6 foot deck height. We recommend going with at least a 5 foot deck. Sets with a 5 foot deck height are large enough to accomodate your children as they grow. Sets with smaller decks are not as well suited for older children.
3 - The swing beam is a solid 4x6" piece of wood.
A quality wooden swing set has a swing beam that is made of a 4x6" piece of wood. Many lower quality sets substitute smaller pieces of wood here, which makes for a less sturdy set. Other sets use monkey bars as the swing beam, which is not recommended due to swings being under children's feet while on the monkey bars.
4 - The A Frame is made of two 4x4" pieces of wood
A quality wooden swing set has an A-Frame that is made of two 4x4" pieces of wood. Many A-Frames (the beams that hold the main swing beam up) are made up 2x4" pieces of wood, resulting in a much less sturdy swing set setup.
5 - The set comes with pre-drilled holes
A quality wooden swing set has pre-drilled holes. A set that comes without pre-drilled holes is not only a nightmare to install, but any accidents in drilling may result in broken pieces of wood, and a voiding of the warranty.
6 - It has at least a 10 year warranty
A quality wooden swing set has at least a 10 year warranty on the wood, and a 1 year warranty on accessories. Most cedar sets come with a 10 or 15 year warranty. Most Premium Preserved Pine and Redwood sets come with a lifetime warranty. We recommend no less than this.
7 - It costs at least $1500
A quality wooden swing set, with all of these attributes, will cost you at least $1500. This doesn't mean you can't purchase a quality set under $1500, it just means the set will not have all 7 of these qualities.
Purchasing a swing set is a big decision. Don't take it lightly!
We hope this helps you make a decision! Good luck on your swing set purchasing journey!
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