Who said that swing sets are only for kids? I don’t know about you, but I enjoy swinging and don’t feel shy to have some fun in the garden or to just swing slowly while reading a book or talking by phone. Join me, don’t miss the fun just because you are no longer a child!
Specific Swing Sets For Adults
| Usually the adult swing sets look more “serious” than the children ones. They are more stylish, not that colorful and often have more comfortable and bigger seats. Swinging is not the most important function of the swing sets for adults – their main purpose is to offer comfort and romantics.The swing sets that are designed especially for adults don’t have slides or other similar tools. However they can have an alcove or can be attached to one. Often they are supplied with some sporting tools like rings or tightropes. |
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The adult swing sets can also be a bit larger and the seats can be placed a bit higher from the ground so your legs are comfortable.
Usually the adult swing sets are slightly more expensive than similar sets for kids because they need some extra weight sustainability.
A popular swing sets between adults are the hammocks. They are an entire category, so check the link for more info.
Outdoor Swing Sets For The Entire Family
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You need to seriously think before purchasing a swing set that is designed only for adults. If you have no kids and have no plans for kids maybe that’s a fine decision, but otherwise why buy two sets? Your kids will not be comfortable on the special adult set because of the size, because swinging is harder, and the design can be boring for them.
It’s much better to buy big swing sets that are appropriate for the entire family. Such tools will be easy and safe for your children and at the same time will let the adults swing and sit comfortable.
There are no special requirements – most swing set will be OK for adults if you are not too particular. |
The most important thing you need to check when planning for such a swing is the maximum weight it supports. It should be enough to handle you so you don’t break the play set of your kids. In general swing sets that are intended for the entire family will also have more seats (up to 4) so you can swing together. Some of the best family swing sets I have seen have four seats – two bigger and two smaller in the middle – which allows parents and kids swinging together.
The most important thing when buying a swing set is to think well who is going to use it. Don’t just assume that you won’t – you may get surprised how many adults like to spend their afternoons swinging. I am sure you don’t want to steal these hours from your kids occupying all the seats in their most loved game place!
If you have read this article to the end you will probably be interested in knowing more about the outdoor canopy swing as well.
| So far we have covered almost every aspect about outdoor swing sets but there is one small problem. No matter what kind of set you will prefer, you’ll have to buy it.
But is that really the only way to go?
For sure no! You can just go ahead and build your outdoor swing set yourself. I don’t promise you will save a lot of money although it’s very possible. What is guaranteed however is that you are going to have a lot of fun and most probably you’ll be able to build exactly the swing set you imagine. Don’t worry, it’s not that hard.
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Let’s get to work:
The Tools You’ll Need
If you have some experience with do it yourself projects you most probably have all the tools required:
- A hand or powered saw. Even hand saw does the work, there is not so much sawing required.
- You’ll need a shovel to dig under the pillars
- The only tool that must be powered is a drill. Ok, you can do it with a hand drill, but it may be too exhausting.
- Like in every do it yourself project, you’ll need to have a hammer.
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These tools are not specific, they are used in almost any project you do in your home or garden. So even if you don’t have all of them now, buying them is a long term investment.
The Materials
In this entire article I am assuming you are going to build a wooden swing set. Metal sets may be cheaper when bought from the store, but building one yourself requires more professional tools and knowledge. So unless you have experience working with metal, better build a wooden swing set. |
So here is what you’ll need for a good wooden one:
- Bolts, screws and eye bolts. Obviously you are going to use these for joining the swing set parts.
- Cement, sand and concrete for the pillars
- Several wood stocks depending on the exact design of the set you will be building
- Ready swings unless you want to build them yourself too
Essentially, that’s all. Of course you’ll need some patience and skillful hands.
Start Action
Enough about materials and tools, let’s see what you have to do:
- Choose the location. Install the swing set at a place that’s easy to access and at the same time away of garden buildings, benches, threes and prickly bushes
- Dig the foundations. The holes should be as wide as needed and at least 5 inches deep to ensure robust attachment of the pillars. See how to anchor the swing.
- Cut the parts. What parts exactly you need to cut depends on your swing set design, but at the very least you need four beams, horizontal bracing boards and swings
- Assemble the swing set together. At this point you’ll need the drill, bolts, eye bolts and screws. Make sure the construction is very stable.
- Paint and stain. Most wooden pieces will need staining to protect them from the water and sun. You can paint the swing set in any color, but if it’s intended for kids, choose something bright and colorful. Avoid lead-based paints.
That’s all. Now you just need to do it. If you don’t feel enough confident in yourself about designing your swing set, just download swing set plans online – you can find them for cheap or even free!
P.S. If you ever plan to build a swing set yourself you should consider learning more about the swing set safety
