Commonly Asked Questions
Q: When I re tighten lags or screws they continue to spin.
A:
That’s okay, Cedar is a soft wood and this will not affect the structural integrity of the
Jungle Gym.
Q: My Jungle Gym sways (moves) while my children are swinging on it.
A:
Eastern Jungle Gyms are designed with children’s safety in mind. Movement is normal
and to be expected. This movement will not effect the integrity of your Jungle Gym.
Q: My Jungle Gym was delivered with cracks and there seems to be developing more?
NOTE: This is a very common question.
A:
Seasonal checks, (cracks) and knot holes are normal and natural characteristics of all 4x4
and 4x6 Timbers. Seasonal checks (cracks) are the separation of the wooden fibers running
from the center heart which is the strongest part of the tree. Since all our material is kiln
dried for the absolutely best long term performance, you will have these cracks at time of
installation instead of over time which happens when wet or the term green wood is used.
(Wet wood compromises the long term integrity of the wood and sealent that is used). These
seasonal checks (cracks) are not structural and do not affect your Jungle Gyms strength or
integrity, even though they may seem quite large. By coating your Swing Set with a
recommended annual sealant each year you can be confident your Eastern Jungle Gym will
provide years of lasting memmories.
Example of
seasonal checking
or Surface
cracks.
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