Did you know that fall is the ideal time to attend to outdoor swingsets? Well, it is if you want to avoid excessive winter wear to wooden swingsets. As the outdoor play experts at Swingset & Toy Warehouse in Flemington and Upper Saddle River, New Jersey explain, play equipment that stays outside benefits from seasonal care. And they’re sharing tips for you to apply to your child’s wooden wonderland in Middletown, New York; Spring Valley, New York; and other cities where fall means chilly and winter brings snow.
It’s easy to think that play equipment designed to be in backyards doesn’t need attention. But rest assured that this is a common misconception. In fact, it could be safe to say that the opposite is true. And when it comes to the elements, many homeowners are surprised to know that sunlight is a force to be reckoned with.
If you thought water was the big worry, you’re right to be concerned about incoming moisture. You would also be right to visit Swingset & Toy Warehouse in Flemington or Upper Saddle River and pick up some level dry blocks. The blocks rest on the ground and raise wooden swingets. The lifting allows both rain and snowmelt to run off. More importantly, level dry blocks lessen the likeliness of wood rot that is all but imminent when outdoor swingsets rest in standing water.
The loss of moisture, however, is unavoidable. It happens naturally to wooden swingsets which causes the wood to shrink and qualifies bolt tightening as smart care. Factor in sunlight, and lost moisture is accelerated in a manner that leads to fading. This can make outdoor swingsets look older and more worn than they actually are. It can also lead to cracking and splintering which isn’t safe for little hands at any time of the year. And all of these issues can be avoided with a fresh coat of stain that’s best applied in fall.
Why fall? Because in places like Middletown and Spring Valley, the cooler nights of fall allow stain to dry faster. Fall is also a more temperate time for outdoor work. And fine tuning outdoor play equipment when it feels good out will leave you with optional care efforts to deal with in winter. Specifically, taking in your tarp and swings as the experts at Swingset & Toy Warehouse recommend. Again, skipping either of these steps won’t have disastrous effects. But putting forth this bit of extra effort will keep your child’s play equipment looking newer longer.
If you’d like to know more ways to maintain wooden swingsets, go to www.swingsetwarehouse.com. Feel free to call the outdoor play equipment experts at 888-794-6473 with questions. And you can also stop by the Swingset & Toy Warehouse store nearest your home in Middletown, New York or Spring Valley, New York for precise input and product recommendations. They’ve helped countless families extend the life of outdoor playsets, and the helpful team can help your family too.
Swingset & Toy Warehouse
www.swingsetwarehouse.com
11 Route 31 South
Flemington, New Jersey
800.794.6473
118 Route 17 North
Upper Saddle River, New Jersey
800.794.6473