Plastic playground equipment can be placed in schools, picnic places, recreation clubs, baby care centers, churches-just about anywhere-and it should provide learning as well as recreation. It should also increase their concentration, dexterity, agility and physical strength. Plastic used for playground equipment is rotationally molded, ultraviolet light stabilized polyethylene plastic. It's relatively durable, attractive and colorful. Unlike wooden equipment, the plastic variety has a smooth finish and is relatively safe for children as compared to iron. Plastic is resistant to vandals and corrosion as is economical as well as environmentally friendly as it is recyclable. Many manufacturers today use Recycled Structural Plastic (RSP) for building playground equipment. The main disadvantage of plastic playground equipment is that is tends to crack and need regular maintenance. Plastic playground equipment is generally provided with a five-year guarantee against deterioration or breakage. However, each manufacturer has specifications and warranty options. Some suppliers like Play Mart offer even 100 years of warranty on their products! The Internet is a great source for locating good plastic playground equipment. Manufacturers are hosting several attractive offers on their websites that not only includes sales but also allows the buyer to custom design their playground equipment in terms of sizes, colors and options. When you are purchasing plastic playground equipment, it is important to make sure that the equipment is installed properly and securely. Liability lawsuits are not something you want exerted on your household in the rare case that one of your child's friends injures him or herself on the playground. |
