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Good questions when:

Purchasing a Swing Set or Play System

  • What materials will be used?

  • Redwood and cedar are ranked the highest in dimensional stability.\012What treatment for water sealing has the material received?\012Go green! \012Look for play sets that have a water-based stain that is both environmentally safe and kid-friendly. Other materials on the market, like lumber that has been chemically treated, are not as family- or eco-friendly

  • What annual maintenance is required?

  • Failure to maintain the set could result in voiding the warranty.

  • What safety features are included?

  • Safety features include:\012Stability\012Fastener free surfaces\012Heavy gauge, rustproof and covered hardware do reduce pinched fingers\012Heavy gauge chain with protective covering\012Railings properly distanced and secured.\012Rounded openings to reduced bumped heads.

  • How will the play set be anchored?
  • What material will be under the play set?

  • Some popular choices are: mulch, rubber mulch, and wood chips.

  • What ages do your play sets accommodate?

  • Play sets can be a significant investment, be sure that you purchase a set that can grow with your child.

  • What is the proper placement of a play set?

  • When choosing a destination, opt for a location away from roads and driveways, and visible from inside the home, patios or porches. The site should be free of low overhanging tree branches, overhead wires, tree stumps and roots, large rocks, bricks, and concrete. Choose a relatively level location at least six \012When choosing a destination for your Triumph Play System, opt for a location away from roads and driveways, and visible from inside the home, patios or porches. The site should be free of low overhanging tree branches, overhead wires, tree stumps and roots, large rocks, bricks, and concrete. Choose a relatively level location at least six feet from any structure or obstacles, such as a house, fence, sheds, or trees. \012 \012 \012

  • What preparation is required before the set is delivered?
  • What warranties are offered?
  • What is the price?

  • What is included in the quote? Installation, hardware, mulch, etc...