Timber Playhouse and play equipment - including a garden swing

This purpose made play timber playhouse and swing set were made by the Top Deck team, to suit the particular garden and needs of our client (and children).

Timber play equipment is generally fine for trouble free play. However, most timber splits to varying degrees outside. Whilst this is not a structural problem, it can be overcome to a great extent either by painting, or annual treatment of deck oil.

All timbers used are similar or identical to the heavyweight timbers we use for our decking project. All framing and construction timbers are pressure treated tanalised - giving a rot-free guarantee of 15 years!

Good builders merchants will stock 'regularised' timbers. These are generally smooth, well grained, and quite similar to timber used by professionals.

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The basic frame of the play centre and first floor supports put into place.

After the basic framework, The slide is positioned on the playhouse.

The lower section - which will be the play den, has circular windows and an arched door.

A view from inside.

The kids have 'moved-in' to the play house and are obviously enjoying the view.

Basic framework built, and the roof is on - always a good time when building houses!

Slide attached, and ready to go!

Upper section of the timber playhouse has safety rails all round

Sturdy steps provide a little of a challenge!

The swing frame is constructed, safety surface put down.