Play Equipment Questions & Answers
| 1). | Q | Are timber play units better than steel equipment. |
| A | Timber looks more natural in a rural setting but will not be as durable in some inner city parks. | |
| 2). | Q | Do timber play units split and crack. |
| A | Wood is a living product and will shrink and expand with the season. So long as these splits don’t exceed 8mm or are structural there is nothing to worry about. | |
| 3). | Q | Should I have play equipment safety checked on a regular basis. |
| A | Yes, always. | |
| 4). | Q | Do I need a safety surface under the equipment. |
| A | Depends on the surface under it, i.e. grass or tarmac and the fall height. | |
| 5). | Q | Can I get grants for new schemes |
| A | There are a number of organizations who will help fund new play schemes. | |
| 6). | Q | What is Critical Fall Height. |
| A | The distance a child could fall from the equipment to the ground. |
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