How to install a set of plastic playground equipment

Are you worried about installing a set of plastic playground equipment after you buy it? If you buy it from a professional plastic playground equipment supplier, they will help you. Or you can try it by yourself! Here today, we will share about how to install a set of plastic playground equipment safely.

Firstly, find a spot that is free from tree branches and has a safety zone around the plastic playground equipment. Install it on solid ground and is level. If your ground isn't level, you can level it yourself. Start by placing four stakes where you want the four corners. Remember to include the length of the slide or other accessories and the safety zone. Wrap mason string around the stakes and level the strings for reference.

To contain your ground base cover, you can add border around the perimeter. For the ground base itself, you have several options. Sand is soft, but it can blow around. You can use sand underneath your plastic playground equipment to make a sandbox. Rubber mat is a popular option because it's fairly soft, it tends to stay in the play area, it looks good, and it will last a few years. 

For assembly, follow the instructions included with your playset. Lay everything out and start with the main playground equipment, then add the rest of the accessories like swings, a slide and a rope climb. Once your playset is assembled, be sure to anchor it to the ground. Be sure your anchor is as close to the base as possible. Wrap a strap on the anchor. Drill a pilot hole and secure it with a lag screw.

To maintain your plastic playground equipment, you should give the playset a good cleaning at the beginning of every season. Look for any sharp edges and replace anything as needed. Also check for splinters and any protruding nails or screws. Fill in any thin spot in the base cover material. Trim any branches near the playset. Store any removable swings, ropes, and plastic parts for the winter.