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Maintaining Your Climbing Frame
My climbing frame has been installed, what do I do next?
A: If your climbing frame was installed in a grassed area the installers have concreted the
frame into the ground. They have left a small exposed hole, where the posts have been sunk
into the ground. The reason this has been done is to allow the concrete to set overnight.
Before allowing the children to play on the climbing frame, please ensure that the sods of
grass have been replaced over the holes to leave the ground flush around the posts
.
Please do not allow your children to play on the climbing frame
until the sods of grass have been put back.
Q: How should I maintain my Climbing Frame?
A: There are many customers whose Climbing frames last for years as a result of simple
steps taken to ensure the wood's longevity. The timber used on your climbing frame has
been pressure treated. This essentially means that it has been put into a pressurised vessel
and has been impregnated with wood preserve. With time and under our weather conditions
the green colour fades away. We suggest you treat the wood once every 2 years (completely
optional). Not only will this keep it looking ‘lively’ but will also help it last as long as
possible.
Q: What kind of stain should I use?
A: We used a water-based treatment when we made the products. You can use a water-
based or oil-based stain at your discretion. However, once you switch to oil you will not be
able to return to water-based from that point forward. Your local home improvement,
hardware or DIY store will have plenty of options and suggestions for you.
Q: What else should I do?
A: We suggest you check bolt tightness and all hardware periodically to ensure everything is
in proper order.
