What is a vinyl clad wood playset?

• The weight-bearing frame of a vinyl clad wood playset is wood, just as for the wooden playsets.  Unlike wooden playsets, however, the vinyl clad wood playsets use vinyl sleeves to cover the wood.

Why buy a vinyl clad wood playset?

1. Structural strength – Our vinyl clad playsets use pressure treated southern yellow pine for the structural frame.  Southern yellow pine has superior structural strength and is frequently chosen for building applications when strength is required (e.g., roof trusses).  In addition, the vinyl sleeves have both strength and flexibility, resulting in a sturdy play system frame.
2. Appearance – Our vinyl clad playsets keep their appearance long term.  UV inhibitors in the vinyl protect it from the sun’s ultraviolet rays, effectively minimizing yellowing and color loss.
3. Maintenance – Our vinyl clad playsets are close to maintenance free.  No painting or staining is required, with only an occasional cleaning needed to maintain a fresh appearance.
4. Durability – The pressure treatment applied to the wooden parts of the playset effectively reduces or eliminates decay and insect infestation.  And of course the vinyl parts of the playset are a long term solution for outdoor applications.

Why buy a wooden playset?

1. Structural strength – Our wooden playsets are built from pressure treated southern yellow pine.  Southern yellow pine has superior structural strength and is frequently chosen for building when structural strength is important.  It is an excellent choice for creating a sturdy, durable playset.
2. Appearance – The pleasing look of natural wood blends well in many settings.  The wood may be painted or stained if the naturally weathered wood appearance is not the desired end result.
3. Maintenance – Our wooden playsets are ready for exposure to the weather without additional stain or paint.  However, stains may be used to retard the natural weathering process (outdoor wood stains usually contain UV blockers) or the playset may be painted.
4. Durability – The pressure treatment applied to the wood before manufacturing the playset (think paint driven into the wood) effectively reduces or eliminates decay and insect infestation.
5. Renewable American resource – Southern yellow pine is thought to be the most sustainably renewed species of tree in the world.  It grows fast and is farmed much like our food supply.  At the present time 199 million acres of southern yellow pine forest are being replanted in the southeastern United States every year.

What is the difference between a playset (play set) and a swingset (swing set)?

• Both terms are used to refer to an outdoor play center for children.  The activities normally include swings so the term swingset is appropriate.  Frequently other activities are also a part of the play center, hence the term playset applies as well.  We use the terms interchangeably, though we tend to use the term swingset for parts of the play center that are for swinging and playset for a complete play center.  Other terms are sometimes used to refer to the same thing, such as playscape, play equipment, or play system.