4.g. Level the Club House platform and the swing structure.
If you are assembling this structure in one day, disregard this step
. When you are satisfied that the
structure is level, mix and pour the concrete according to the package directions. You will use
approximately six to seven 80# bags in the ladder hole, one to one and a half bags in each Club House
leg hole.
It is best to allow the concrete to cure at least overnight before proceeding with the installation. The
next phase will require placing heavy parts, body weight and movement onto the Club House platform.
It is important that you look at the new concrete and make your best determination as to whether or not
it is safe to continue with the next phase. Concrete will cure faster in warm conditions and slower in
cold conditions. The package directions on the concrete you buy will indicate approximate curing
times. If you are in doubt, it is better to wait longer allowing the concrete more time to cure.
The amount of concrete to be used in each hole may vary. For example: If you are installing your play
structure into a grassy area, you may want to leave the concrete about three to four inches low in the
hole. This will allow you to replace the sod and have enough depth of soil that the grass will grow the
same as before the playground was installed. As a result of this, you will use a lesser amount of
concrete than someone who chooses to fill the concrete to the top of the hole. The concrete should
only be filled to the top of the hole if you are planning to install 6 – 12 inches of soft fall ground cover.
The concrete footings should never be exposed as this presents a potential risk of injury to those who
use this play equipment.
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