Sometimes relocation of a jungle gym is unavoidable – maybe you are moving house or, you are redesigning your playground to add new and exciting activities. When deciding what to move and how, it is essential to use a qualified installer. Any outside playground equipment is not only affected by use, but also by the environment in which it is installed and will degrade over time.
Before dismantling playground equipment it is essential to draw up a site plan showing how it was installed and how much space it requires, including instructions and drawings of how it should be assembled.
The equipment should be carefully dismantled by someone who is experienced in the installation of playground equipment.
Only someone with experience will recognise any dangerous degradation of the fixtures, fittings and building materials.
Volunteers or inexperienced workers may have the best intentions but without the prerequisite knowledge may end up rebuilding a playground which is unsafe.
If there are some parts of your jungle gym needing to be replaced, how do you decide if it is worth the expense of upgrading or if it should be completely replaced?
We find that if the cost of the repairs is equal to or exceeds one-half of the original cost of the equipment it is probably a good choice financially to consider replacing the entire unit.
Installing playground equipment requires skill and experience.
Without consistency in the installation, a structure can be compromised in any number of areas: strength, mobility, safety and durability, to name a few.
From concrete footings, to posts and clamps, to the very last bolt tightened, the expertise of the installation team determines the success of a playground installation.
Once the equipment is reinstalled at the new location, it is essential to continue with regular inspections of your playground to ensure that it is still safe. Read this maintenance checklist.
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