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See It, Touch It, Play On It: Play Sets are very difficult to review & compare online. It is easy for a manufacturer to make a set look good in a picture when it is actually unsafe and small in person. Whenever possible “See it, Touch it, Play on it” before you decide to purchase. If this is not possible and you would like us to use our twelve years of experience to review a set, ASK US.
Does The Type of Wood Make a Difference? Different companies use different species of wood. The type of wood a manufacturer uses is one of the most important variables when producing a Play Set. What wood should you consider and what wood should you avoid? ASK US
What Type of Wood Do Our Companies Use? WoodPlay uses roughly 95% Redwood & 5% pure Cedar. Childlife uses Laminated Cedar. Want to know what other companies use? ASK US
Swing Beam Height. Swing Beam height is a very important variable when comparing different Play Sets. The higher the beam the longer older kids will use a play set. Some companies measure to the top of the beam and some measure to the bottom of the beam (6 - 10”difference). If you’re unsure if a company is measuring to the top or the bottom of the swing beam...ASK US
Swing Chain Material. Some companies use swing chain material that is prone to “Black Mold”. WoodPlay uses material that is mold resistant. Unsure what other companies use? ASK US
Ladder Rung Material & Shape. The shape & material of the ladder rung is another critical variable. When possible avoid wood rungs or rungs that may develop “Black Mold” WoodPlay uses a flat steel rung that has been dipped in mold resistant, traction added, powder coated paint. These are the best rungs in the industry. Unsure what other companies use? ASK US
Brace & Main Beam Material. Brace & beam construction will help determine how stable a play set is during play. The strongest braces are made from 4x4 beams combined with triple bolt construction. Main beams should be a minimum of 4x4 or 4x6 construction. Unsure what other companies use? ASK US
Warranties: WoodPlay offers a Lifetime / 5 year warranty. Childlife offers a 10 year / 2 year warranty. When comparing warranties from different companies you should ask questions concerning Carpenter bees and maintenance. If you’re unsure how warranties compare... ASK US
At Let’s Play we believe an educated customer is likely to buy a durable high quality play set from Let’s Play. If you are considering a Play Set from Let’s Play and you want us to help you compare it to another company... ASK US. We will provide you with a complete comparison to help you make the right decision for you family. Have a question? ASK US