   
Metal Swing Sets
Metal Swing Sets: Is Steel A
Steal?
For every type of product on the market today, there are good
ones and bad ones. This certainly holds true of metal swing
sets. While some are poorly made and won't withstand even a season of the rough play children can give
them, others are made to last and last and will afford your child years of fun. Knowing what to look for when
purchasing a metal swing set will allow you to make the most of your money.
What A Good Metal Swing Set Should
Have
- Galvanized
steel- Galvanized steel is tough and it is virtually rust proof.
This means that you won't have to worry that the legs of the swing set will rust through and cause a danger
to your children.
- Closed S
Hooks- While those open S hook designs make it easier
to attach and detach those swings they also mean that a swing can slide off the hook while a child is in
it. Closed S hooks provide you with the security of knowing that the swing isn't going to let go on one
side while your child is in midair.
- Rust Resistant
Chains- Make sure those chains that hold those swings, rings
and trapezes are rust resistant. Not only are rusted chains a danger but they can also be an eye sore and
prevent your swing set from working as well as it should.
- Commercial
Grade- although commercial grade metal swing
sets run a little more expensive you can be sure they will hold up to your children and a handful of
friends as well.
Things To Consider When Buying A Metal Swing
Set
 While a top quality metal swing set is vastly affordable compared to
those wooden swing sets and may need less maintenance there are a few things you need to consider.
- Even the best metal swing sets are not maintenance free.
You still need to check bolts and screws and make sure they are holding every few months.
- Unless you purchase a metal swing set that combines
metal with plastic or wood features these swing sets aren't going to offer your child as much variety in
activities as do plastic and wood swing sets. Metal swing sets do often contain jungle gyms, gliders, swings,
trapeze bars and rings but often lack climbing walls and ropes and towers for kids to use as
clubhouses.
- You also need to keep in mind that metal swing sets need
to be well shaded as the metal can often get hot enough to burn a child's skin. There have been a number of
small children burned quite badly from metal slides in particular.
- You also need to make sure that metal swing sets are
well anchored into the ground usually with cement to keep the swing sets legs from lifting out of the
ground.
Metal swing sets can be an excellent
addition to a backyard play area as long as they are well shaded and a well-designed
product.
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