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February 08, 2023 3 min read
This Q&A is the latest in a blog series featuring questions submitted by some of the parents (and even grandparents) who reach out to us on a daily basis. We've started documenting our answers and the subsequent conversations for the sake of you and other parents out there who might be asking the same questions about choosing, buying, setting up, maintaining, and enjoying a wooden swing set for their family.
For today's Q&A, Brenda Harris, mother of 3, is curious if her wooden swing set could hold up well throughout the year.
Question: Can I leave my outdoor wooden swing set out year-round?
- Brenda Harris, Mother of Kayli 8, Karen 5, and Keith 2
Answer: The short answer to this question is yes, of course (after all, what’s your alternative, really?). But if you want your wooden swing set to maintain its original strength and shine, then there may be a little more to it than a simple yes or no.
Yes, homeowners can and should leave their backyard playgrounds up and running all year round. There are plenty of days throughout the winter when the sun will be shining and kids will be able to take advantage of their playset.
At the same time, parents need to maintain their outdoor swing set if they want it to last through the harsh winters, sweltering summers, and even the temperate springs and falls. Here is a quick swing set maintenance checklist that you can use to ensure your backyard play structure can withstand whatever Mother Nature has to offer.
Maintenance
Maintaining your playset isn’t an arduous task, it is simply one that needs to be done consistently to avoid any major problems from coming up. Checking your outdoor swing set once a year is enough to make sure that you catch an issue before it escalates or causes any real damage. Here are six things to look out for during your annual inspection:
Sealant
Sealing your kids’ swing set will give you the maximum amount of usage from the jungle gym. Anyone can seal a backyard playset, so don’t worry if you don’t generally consider yourself handy. All you need is some sealant and a paint brush. Here’s how sealing a backyard playground set works in five simple steps:
Feel free to contact us with any more questions about maintaining or enjoying your wooden swing set. We’re here to help!
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