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Fall into fun Swingset SALE: FREE SHIPPING & 25% OFF, plus 10% off using code SPOOKY
April 04, 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, Nelson Flynn, father of twin girls, wants to know if applying a sealer to a wooden swing set is necessary.
Question: Do I need to seal my wooden playset?
- Nelson Flynn, Dad of 4-year-old twin girls
Answer:Regardless of which brand, model, and size, wooden swing sets require some maintenance in order to keep them looking great and working safely and efficiently. It is for this reason that we highly recommend swing set owners seal their wooden playsets once a year. This is a simple do-it-yourself project that can be done in an afternoon.
Here is a quick rundown of what you’ll need to do.
Preparation:Before you actually seal your swing set, you need to prepare the playground equipment. This includes a few steps:
Application: Now you are ready to apply your coat of sealant. There are two methods you can choose from:
After you have applied your sealant, give the wooden playground equipment at least 24 hours to dry completely before you let the little ones on it.
And that’s the long and short of it! If you have a few hours in one afternoon, the right weather conditions, and some sealant, you can protect your wood playground equipment from weather damage, sun fading, and other negative effects.
Apply a coat of sealant once a year to maximize the lifespan of your jungle gym and keep it looking fresh for years to come!
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