Need tips and info on buying a used wooden swing set?

Question

I am thinking about purchasing a used wooden swing set/play structure. I've look at a couple Rainbow Brand, and ceder ones. I was just wondering how well they hold up when being disassembled, transported and then re assembled. If anyone has done this before, let me know how it worked out for you. I don't want to waste my money, even the used ones can be pretty expensive.

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Answer 1

take lots of photos, then label everything before disassembling.

Other than that, look at the condition to see how well it's been cared for and how the wood is holding up.

Answer 2

We helped move a very large wood playset from our son's home he sold to their new home.  The children loved the set so it was well worth the move.  (Three swings, 8 foot slide, six foot tall fort on top, monkey bars etc.)  The set was about 6 years old and the wood was still in very good condition because it is treated lumber.  Examine the playset very carefully and find out how old it is if possible.

It took 4 men 8 hours to disassemble, load it on the long bed truck and reassemble the set.  My husband drew a diagram of the playset and marked  the parts so putting it back together was more efficient.  You will need to dig holes for the legs so measure your yard space and mark the ground to indicate where the legs should be placed according to where they were in the yard it is coming from.

Anything you can think of to do in preparation makes the job easier.  Get lots of help and be prepared to run to the hardware store if any bolts break.  

These playsets are worth the time and effort to move.  Good luck!

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