If you have a large garden, you could easily build a playground for children. The rope, the rings, and the swing, for example, are essential elements in this type of setting. By reading this article, you will learn about the various dimensions and materials available for a garden swing from Landscaping Mashpee MA.

The various materials used to construct the garden swing

The garden swing, or more specifically the portico, can be made of two materials, one of which is metal. This one does not require any special maintenance and has a lower investment cost. However, it is a rust-prone material, which can cause structural damage.

The wooden portico adds to the charm of your structure. Furthermore, it is a material that is perfectly suited to any garden style. The only disadvantage of wood is that it needs to be maintained on a regular basis, even once a year. This includes sanding, treating the wood against mold, and applying your preferred finish (varnish, paint or stain). Remember to double-check that all of the wooden swing's components are securely fastened to avoid accidents.

Choose a plastic seat for whatever swing you choose. This greatly simplifies its upkeep. With a single swipe, you're done. Furthermore, the plastic is unlikely to stain your children's clothes.

The garden swing's dimensions

The dimensions of the garden swing vary according to age and the number of pieces of equipment to be installed. A baby swing, for example, requires 1.50 m of length, 1.40 m of depth, and 1.20 m of height. 1.60 m long, 2.50 m wide, and 2.10 m wide are more than enough for a model for 3-year-old children with two seats. For a swing with two seats for children aged three to twelve, measure 2.10 m long, 2.20 m wide, and 2.10 m high.

A 3-seater garden swing requires two swings facing each other and another single 1.90m long, 1.40m deep, and 1.80m high. A 4-seater model with a wooden swing, two single swings, and another face-to-face with dimensions of 2.70m long, 1.50m deep, and 1.95m high is available. If it is a metal version, plan 2.60 m long, 2.15 m deep, and 2.20 m high.

A 5-seater swing is made up of two single swings, a face-to-face, and a slide that measures 3.50 m long, 3.60 m deep, and 2.30m high. If you use a metal frame, the swing layout is different: two single swings, one face-to-face swing, and a gymnastic ring. The entire structure measures 3.80 m long, 1.50 m deep, and 1.80 m wide.

It is also possible to install a 6-seater garden swing. A model with a wooden swing includes two single swings, a face-to-face, and a slide measuring 3.50 m long, 3.60 m deep, and 2.30 m high. If it's a metal swing, it has two single swings, a face-to-face swing, and a basket for two people. The overall dimensions of the structure are 3.40m long, 2.10m deep, and 2.20m high. A circulation space of 2 m must be provided regardless of the size of the garden swing you have chosen.