Wooden gym sets provide children with a variety of activities to choose from. A typical wooden gym set consists of a slide, a fort or castle with climbing ladder, a rock wall, an acrobatic swing, a tire swing, traditional swings, a sandbox and platform. Each section is designed to hold one hundred and ten pounds of weight. There are so many different choices of the types of activities that can be included in wooden gym sets, that it is quite easy to design your own.
Factories can build a gym set made from wood to your specifications. You can also purchase the lumber and build one yourself using a kit or set of plans. Ensure that the kit includes the hardware, or you will find yourself spending unnecessary time searching for the correct nuts and bolts. Factory made wooden gym sets can be purchased from retailers, who may also be able to install the set for you. The wooden gyms sets come in various shapes and sizes. Even if you have a small backyard, you will still be able to purchase or build a wooden gym set for your children.
The wooden gym set can be constructed of red or white cedar or pine. It usually comes with a ten year limited warranty. The pine sections of the wooden gym set would have to be chemically treated whereas the cedar is naturally rot resistant and splinter free. This is not recommended for use with small children, whereas cedar is approved for use by health agencies. A gym set is a great addition to swing sets and will give your children extra hours of fun.
