If you’ve been thinking about constructing a new playground, what better time than now? Whether you’re building a playground for your kids to enjoy at home or to place in a park to bring together the community.
Bark blowers in Portland can help you construct a high-quality playground because they can offer plenty of experience with various bark blowing services. For use in playgrounds, a 12-inch layer of bark dust is required — experienced bark blowers in Portland can help with your playground’s base. Unfortunately, you need more than just bark dust in order to achieve a successful playground. You need to make sure it’s fun, it’s visually appealing, and, most importantly, safe.
Here are some important safety features you should be aware of when designing and building your playground:
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- Solid beam construction — Though you can construct your playground using all sorts of materials, wood is one of the most popular. If you’re using wooden beams, make sure you use cedar because it is naturally durable and resistant to decay, mold, and pest infestations.
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- Beware of dangerous features — Even a well constructed playground can be dangerous. Pinched fingers, sharp pieces, snagged clothing, and splints can cause all sorts of problems. Minimize injuries around your playground by using textured and powder coated grips, ladders, handrails, and swing chains; use snag-free and recessed hardware-bolts that won’t stick out; and use ropes that are soft and splinter free to resist UV damage that can cause them to break.
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- Safe area for construction — Before you even begin construction, be sure that the area where you want to build is completely safe. You should ensure that the land is level with solid ground underneath. The playground space should be free of any overhanging branches, fences, electrical wires, and any other potential hazards.
Additionally, here are some playground essentials that you need to make sure you have ready to go:
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- Belt swings
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- Bucket swings
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- Tire swings
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- Daydreamer swings
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- Trapeze swings
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- Rope swings
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- Wave slides
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- Spiral slides
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- Super slides
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- Rock walls
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- Ramps
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- Crawl tunnels
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- Bridges
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- Monkey bars
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- Sky lofts
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- Lower level playhouses
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- Picnic tables
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- Sandboxes
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- Canopies and roofs
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- Tic-tac-toe panels
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- Safety handles
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- Chalkboards
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- Telescopes
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- Ship wheels
If you want to learn more about constructing a playground on your property and work with professional bark blowers in Portland, give Barkdusters a call right away.