What type of wood is used for playset?
The most common woods used for playsets are redwood, cedar, and pine. All wood should be stained and sealed, keeping it structurally sound and looking good for years. Redwood and cedar naturally repel insects and water, making them low-effort choices. Redwood can be more expensive, and cedar is growing in popularity.
Should I use cedar or pressure-treated wood for a playset?
The best, most common types of wood used for swing sets are redwood, cedar, and pressure-treated pine. Pressure-treated pine is the most durable, weather-resistant, and inexpensive of the three. Cedar is the next best choice if there are concerns about the chemicals used in pressure-treated pine.
Is cedar wood good for swing set?
Cedar and redwood are the most commonly selected wood for outdoor swing sets, and for good reason. These woods are known for being naturally resistant to disease, rot, and insect infestation. You will also find swing sets made of spruce, pine, or fir.
Can you build a playset in your backyard?
A willing client with an open mind and a similar passion for their backyard playset project ignites my imagination, my mind travels, a crude drawing of the future playhouse follows and a few months later you get a playset built with quality and craftsmanship not typically seen in backyard wood forts and swing sets.
How does a wood fort or playset design start?
When it comes to wood fort or playset design my style doesn’t include a blueprint and each design is one of a kind. The process for each clubhouse design starts with a wish list of features and events and a meeting with the client family to assess what they want for now and future.
Is it possible to build a wooden swing set?
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Are there any free plans for swing sets?
Stacy is a freelancer writer and crafter with more than 18 years of experience. She has published more than 850 articles and co-authored a book. These free swing set plans will give you everything you need to build your children or grandchildren a swing set that they’ll have fun playing on for years to come.