Some people want to rely on experts and have them lead the process. Others? Well, others like to blaze their own trail. We are always glad to help you design your own playset, but some of you like to do all your research ahead of time and come prepared.
This is for you, the deep divers, the scholars, and the research enthusiasts! This is for the people who want ALL the info.
The first part of this blog post will be a rough measurement of each main piece that extends from a King Swing’s swing set tower. (Slopey yards can increase/decrease measurement by a few inches. Dimensions are generally rounded to the nearest foot)
The second part of this blog will be a listing of the materials used in the playsets.
Slides
| 18′ Ball Pit Blast | 3′ from tower |
| 5’ Waterfall/Avalanche | 8’ from tower |
| 6’ Avalanche | 10’ from tower |
| 7’ Avalanche | 12’ from tower |
| Super Spiral Slides | 5’ from tower |
| Turbo Tube Slides | 5.5’ from tower |
| 5’ Sidewinder | 8’ from Connection Point |
| 7’ Sidewinder | 12’ from Connection Point |
| 9’ Sidewinder | 16’ from Connection Point |
| 5’ Tunnel Express | 8’ from Tower |
| 7’ Tunnel Express | 12’ from Tower |
| 9’ Tunnel Express | 16’ from Tower |
Climbers (Access Points, Rockwall, Cargo Nets, and Combos)
| 5’ Staircase | 5’ from tower |
| 6’ Staircase | 6’ from tower |
| 7’ Staircase | 7’ from tower |
| All 5′ Climbers | 3’ from tower |
| All 6′ Climbers | 4’ from tower |
| All 7′ Climbers | 5’ from tower |
| 5’ Ramp | 12’ from tower |
| Fireman’s Pole | 18’’ from tower |
Standard, Monkeybar, and Stand-Alone Swing Beams
| 3 Positions | 12’ from tower |
| 4 Positions | 14’ from tower |
| 2 Position Standard Beam | 9’ from tower |
| 2 Position Cross Beam | 3’ each side of tower |
Connector (Bridges) Spans
| Solid Bridge | 2’ through 10’ span |
| Wobbly Bridge | 8’ span |
| Tube Bridge | 3.33’ through 10’ span |
Super Spiral Slide Exits
| 5’ Super Spiral Slide | Exits right |
| 6’ Super Spiral Slide | Exits straight |
| 7’ Super Spiral Slide | Exits left |
| 9’ Super Spiral Slide | Exits right |
Mulch Calculations
| 1 Ton of Rubber Mulch | 300 sq. Ft. 3’’ inches deep |
| 1 Cu. Yd. of wood Mulch | 100 sq. Ft. 1-inch deep |
| Find needed rubber mulch | L times W divided by 300 = tons needed |
| Find needed wood mulch | L times W divided by 100 = Cu. Yds. needed |
Materials
| Vinyl Sleeve | PVC |
| Lumber | Treated Georgia Pine |
| Decking | Trex Decking |
| Playhouse/Clubhouse Walls | Poly Siding |
| Plastic Roof | Rotationally Molded Plastic |
| Poly Roof | Poly Panels |
| Benches, Chairs, Tables | Poly Lumber |
| Hardware | Stainless Steel or Zinc Coated |
| Slats | Poly Lumber |
| Deluxe Toddler Swing | Rotationally Molded Plastic |
| Metal Components | Powered Coated Metal |
| Lean-to Roofs | Metal, Vinyl, and Lumber |
As always, if you need any help, please reach out to our swing set design team! They are good at what they do and dedicated to swing sets only!
If you want even more information, check out our Ultimate Guide to Customizing!