Main Features
- Modern or Traditional?
- Wooden or Metal? – Advantages and Disadvantages!
- Size
- Important Information! – Legal
- Optional Extras
Modern or Traditional
This all depends on what you would prefer, a traditional climbing frame is usually wooden, simplistic and a charming accessory to your garden.
A modern one, these days can also be wooden however are an intricate array of swings, slides, ropes, beams and ladders.
You must remember a child’s imagination is their best source of entertainment; they do not necessarily need a tremendous fortress in the garden to entertain them. However if you have more than say 3 children, a larger frame might be advised for peace sake!
Wooden or Metal
It must be emphasised however that the material in which your climbing frame is made doesn’t alter in any way your child’s playing adventure.
Wooden frames – These will need to be treated, as timber naturally expands and contracts according to the weather, this will cause it to change colour, so treat your wood annually to maintain its original earthy look.
Metal Frames – These have no particular maintenance needs however be careful about the type of metal used in your climbing frames!
Steel is the cheaper heavier option, however will rust over a period of about 4-5 years.
Aluminium is the lighter yet slightly more expensive choice; however there is no chance that it will fall into a heap of rust at your child’s feet.
Size
Just take into consideration of your child’s actual needs here. You should take into consideration the age, size and capabilities of your child. Your climbing frame should be the right size so the child can play comfortably on it, but also so the frame cannot be grown out of in a year or two’s time.
Important Information!
There is a specified height restriction in the UK for climbing frames this is 13ft, however if you fancy yourself as a bit of an extravagant ‘Do It Yourself’ guru, and you want to make your climbing frame any higher, you will need to contact your local council to seek planning permission.
Another thing…make absolutely sure your garden is not situated on a conservation area, if it is; get advise from your local Conservation Authorities to ensure you are not breaking the law.
Optional Extras
- Trampolines
- Slides
- Swings
- Tents (is it weather proof?)
- Climbing Ropes
- Climbing Walls
- Bridges
- Tunnels
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