How to choose playground equipment
The choice comes down to three numbers: how much ground you have, how old the children are, and who will look after it.
How many children fit on a carousel: capacity, age
Load capacity is stated in kilograms, not in children. How to turn 160-200 kg into a number of children, what limits the places and why an adult upsets it.
Aktualizacja August 10, 2026 · 8 min czytania
Round, cross or disc carousel: which one to choose
The three types of carousel differ in load capacity, the ages they suit and how much ground they take. A side by side table plus what works where.
Aktualizacja August 10, 2026 · 6 min czytania
Types of playground equipment: fit, age and cost
Carousels, swings, seesaws, spring riders, multiplay units and rope structures. How they differ in capacity, ground taken with the safety zone and age.
Aktualizacja August 10, 2026 · 8 min czytania
Powder coating and galvanising: what stops rust
How a zinc layer works, how powder coating works and why their order decides what happens after the first chip. Three coating systems compared, and repair.
Aktualizacja August 10, 2026 · 8 min czytania
Steel or timber playground: durability and upkeep
Steel and timber equipment compared: service life, maintenance costs over ten years, behaviour in a continental climate, looks and surface temperature.
Aktualizacja August 10, 2026 · 8 min czytania
What to check before buying playground equipment
What to check in the offer and the supplier before signing: plot with safety zone, certificate before payment, hidden costs, maker or reseller.
Aktualizacja August 10, 2026 · 8 min czytania
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