Content
- Does a climbing frame necessarily have to be set in concrete?
- When should I embed a climbing frame?
- Reasons for setting in concrete:
- How do I embed a climbing frame?
- Tips
Setting in concrete increases safety
Does a climbing frame necessarily have to be set in concrete?
A climbing frame should always be well anchored in the ground, even if it is a relatively small scaffold. After all, it should not tip over when your kids run around on it. However, setting in concrete is not always necessary.
When should I embed a climbing frame?
If you plan to build a relatively large climbing frame or even a climbing tower, then it makes sense to embed them. The same applies if you have planned a combination of climbing frame and swing. The bigger the planned construction project, the more hold it needs when playing, climbing and romping later.
Simply hammered ground sleeves can loosen, for example, under heavy use, especially if the ground is not particularly strong. Fixing these again is not that easy. It is therefore better to think about the stress already during planning. In case of doubt, you should always decide for setting in concrete, then your self-built climbing frame is permanently solid and secure.
Reasons for setting in concrete:
How do I embed a climbing frame?
In contrast to a swing frame, which you can put relatively easily after assembly, you have to determine the correct placement of the anchorage by measuring only when building a jungle gym. You should absolutely carefully and accurately measure, so that the scaffolding afterwards also fits exactly into the cast-in ground socket.
Dig a hole about 50 to 60 cm deep for each ground socket, which you then fill with concrete. You may add a layer of gravel as drainage under the concrete. The ground sleeves are inserted in the not yet completely dried concrete.
Do not forget to re-measure the correct fit of the bottom sleeves. When doing so, make sure that the sleeve is level evenly, otherwise the framework will be crooked at the end. Only when the concrete has dried, you may continue with the construction of the climbing frame.
Tips
Casting in concrete is the safest and most durable way to anchor a climbing frame stably.