| One of the first things to take into consider is the age | | | | available in the stores today, this may help you narrow |
| range of your children. Do you have toddlers and older | | | | you selection down to a few models. |
| children who will use the set? It is important to note | | | | Before you purchase, you will need to decide on |
| that swing set accessories do have manufacturers | | | | installation. Will you hire a contractor and what is the |
| recommended age of children who they are designed | | | | cost? If you are not a handy individual and can follow |
| for. | | | | directions the installation should be easy. Decide in |
| One example is, a child under the age of one should | | | | advance if you will hire a contractor to complete the |
| not use a belt swing and should be placed in a full | | | | installation as this cost should be part of your budget. If |
| bucket swing. An older child may like the challenge of | | | | you do not follow the directions outlined in the owner's |
| the rock wall while toddlers will love the glider swings. | | | | manual the installation process will be stressful. |
| Since there are lots play activities built into the playset, | | | | Which ever model you decide on make sure it has a |
| you should make sure they are age appropriate for | | | | manufacturers warranty and be sure to complete the |
| the Kids that will be playing on it. | | | | warranty card (application) and mail it in. Several |
| Each accessories has a maximum weight limit, for | | | | companies have the option of submitting online. Should |
| example a belt swing may hold 120 pounds while a | | | | you require customer support from the manufacturer |
| glider swing for two may hold a combined weight of | | | | there phone number should be listed on the front |
| 150 pounds or 75 lbs. per single rider. Weight | | | | cover of your directions, if not write it down. |
| restrictions vary style and by manufacturer. Do not | | | | After your playset has been installed, make sure you |
| make the mistake in thinking they are all the same. | | | | keep the owners manual. This book contains useful |
| One recommendation is to make a list of the | | | | information that you will need in the future. For |
| accessories you want and next to name write down | | | | example, if the canopy over the fort needs to |
| the weight limit. For safety reasons, you want to select | | | | replaced, you will have the dimensions easily available |
| a unit that best suits the age of the child and there | | | | for ordering a new canopy. Another example, if you |
| interests. Take the time and research brands, styles | | | | disassemble the play system because you are moving |
| and options as the chooses are extensive. Create a | | | | and taking it with you, this will make the installation |
| list of pros and cons for the residential swing sets you | | | | easier. Yes, if you move, take it with you. Once the |
| are looking at. Included on your list should be | | | | children are older and have outgrow the swing set, try |
| accessories and play options you like. With so styles | | | | to sell it. |