Before
You Buy - Read This!
We want you to be as educated and informed as possible when buying
your new swing set. By now you've seen everything the internet
has to offer. However do you know what differences are? We
decided the best way for you to make an informed decision, was
to show you part by part why our sets are different
We've taken the most popular model from one of the largest swing
set manufacturers out there. We then took it apart piece by piece
and will show you the shortcuts and lower quality you will be getting
with the other guys.
Cutting Corners To Save A Buck
This is how large manufacturers bring you lower prices. They cut
corners on quality, safety and durability.
Screws, Bolts & Swing Connectors
    
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Kid's Creations uses larger bolts and screws. Our lumber is thicker
and stronger than our competition so we have to!
Swing Chains
  
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Take a look at the chains we use. They are much bigger, so parents
can join the fun and they are also dipped in plastic so small fingers
and hands don't get pinched.
Canvas Canopy
 
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As you can see our deck size is much bigger than our competition.
We need a bigger canopy to cover the square footage. Our canopies
are made from 12 oz. vinyl. That is the same material that they
make commercial grade tents from.
Deck Planking & Support Beams
    
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The darker wood, used by our competition, is stained to
look like redwood. In most cases it is made of Pine
or Chinese Fir to cut costs and give the manufacturers a better
bottom line.
Aside from the swings, your children are going to be running,
jumping and playing on the deck and supports. If you don't
read anything else read this! Look at the difference between
our supporting lumber. Kid's Creations uses 2 x 6 deck planking
vs. the 1 x 6 of our competition. We round our corners a full 1/2
inch to keep your children scrape and splinter free. What would
you rather have your kids playing on 2, 3 or even 4 years after
you purchase this set?
It is absurd to have only a 1 x 6 as a deck support but
that is wha t you get when you buy from the other guys! Kid's
Creations swing sets uses a 4 x 6 deck support beam. We build
our sets to allow even parents to join in the fun!
Tower Supports
  
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Once again the dark wood is stained to resember redwood by our
competition. Here are some samples of the tower support beams that
we use and what they use. Notice how our 4x4 beams are
bigger than theirs!
Rails, Ladders & Rockwalls
      
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When you mass produce the first thing you start doing
is looking at ways to cut corners and costs. This is
how a swing set manufacturer makes more money! By selling you
a watered down version of a better swing set. The competition's
rockwall is a prime example. Are they selling a rockwall or a
glorified ladder? By leaving out 4 or 5 planks on their rockwall
they are saving money on their bottom line and you are paying
for an inferior swing set.
Our ladders are constructed to support moms and dads who want
to join the fun. Compare with the ladder our competition uses.
Which play set would you want to climb?
Slides
  
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The Kid's Creations slide (green) has a large supporting spine
of plastic that runs the length of the slide to support and prevent
bending. It is solid and vs. our competition's slides that are
honey combed and full of air pockets. The competitions slides may
support your young ones now but as they get older and bigger don't
expect them to be as sturdy. |
