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How to design your own premium modular playset

Backyard Adventures playsets are entirely modular. Designed for your garden at home, these premium wooden playsystems can be specified to suit virtually every space or layout. We have detailed below an easy 4 phase process for choosing, specifying and accessorising your new Backyard Adventures playset. Our playset designers are available to assist at any time and will check the exact the specification and layout before completing your order.

Phase 1 - Choose your base fort deck height

We offer a selection of deck heights for our wooden fort structures. These suit a selection of ourdoor play situations and can make a difference depending on your ideal layout and accessories. We have detailed a few questions you need to ask your self before selecting a deck height.

How old are the children that will be using the playset?
Remember, children grow, fast. Purchasing a playset that fits them now will soon mean that they outgrow the challenges and excitement that a small rock wall, rope ladder or slide can have. The minimum deck height our playsets have is 1.52m (5ft) older children will require a more challenging playsystem to

How many children will be using the playset at once?
If you have a large family, or if you regularly entertain friends and neighbours, then you should ensure you consider the number of features and activities you should include. Two swings could cause problems if there are three children, unless you ensure you also include other features such as a rock wall, rope ladder, or fire mans pole to keep them amused.

Will I be putting the playset onto a safety surface?
Also consider the surface you are putting the playset onto. Our sets do not need concreting into the ground, their weight holds them in place and they come with ground anchors to ensure they don't move, so most people stand them directly onto grass. Some people put them onto safety surfacing such as play bark, rubber bark or safety mats, but for this you must consider the safety surface depth needed for the critical fall height (deck height) or your chosen Backyard Adventures playset.

How much space do I have available?
A higher deck has the benefit of a longer slide and a higher rock wall, but if you are limited for space you must also consider that these will take up more room.

Backyard Adventures Treehouse Fort - Deck Height Options

Phase 2 - Choose your main features

Once you have chosen your deck height you can then move on to consider the main playset features you would like your garden playsystem to have. These can include additions such as a tower, an additional 25sqft deck but 7ft high, a sundeck or porch, loft, playhouse package, cabin package or a selection of these.

Sundeck

Playhouse Package with Porch

Playhouse Package

Cabin Package

Backyard Loft

Treehouse Tower

Lower Level Conversion

Phase 3 - Choose your slide

Once you have chosen your treehouse fort deck height and added your desired playset features you can then decide the length of swing beam you require. You can choose from a one position accessory arm, right up to a four position swing beam.

Rocket Slide

Super Slide

Turbo Slide

Deluxe Wave Slide

Open Spiral Slide

Phase 4 - Choose your swing beam

Once you have chosen your treehouse fort deck height and added your desired playset features you can then decide the length of swing beam you require. You can choose from a one position accessory arm, right up to a four position swing beam.

One Position Accessory Arm

Two Position Accessory Arm

Two Position Swing Beam

Three Position Swing Beam

Four Position Swing Bar

Two Position Monkey Bar Swing

Three Position Monkey Bar Swing

Phase 5 - Choose your add-ons and accessories

Once you have chosen all the above you can finally chose the accessories you would like your garden play system to feature. We have one of the largest ranges of accessories available, and remember , you can always design a second treehouse and use a bridge or tunnel to link the two to create a mega combo playset!

Double Activity Wall

Outdoor Bridge

Adventure Bridge

Crawl Tube

Accessory Arm with Rope Ladder

Accessory Arm with Ring Ladder

Overhead Climber/Monkey Bars

Rockwall

Chain Ladder

Gang Plank

Fireman's Pole

Dormers

Dormers

Lemonade Stand

Picnic Table

Belt Swing

Trapeze Bar

Tyre Swing

Toddler Seat(Half Bucket)

Infant Swing(Ful lBucket)

Buoy Ball

Mega Rider

Rocket Rider

Periscope

Telescope

Steering Wheel

Ships Wheel

Binoculars

Hammock

Sandbox Cover