Walking in the fresh air is always a guarantee of a child's health. If in the city almost every courtyard is equipped with modern children's equipment in the form of swings, carousels, sports complexes and children's slides, then in private areas and summer cottages the issue is acute. First, on private territory not as much space as in a public courtyard area. Secondly, the cost of playgrounds is not cheap, so it is better for parents of growing toddlers to think about self construction slides.
Peculiarities
Building a hill yourself is easy. This can be done even by 1 person without outside help. Of course, if you are starting this for the first time, help will not hurt you. The main feature of the street slide is that it should be all-weather, that is, it should be durable, stable, reliable and comfortable. There are several rules, following which you will be sure that you have the best slide for children.
- Leave a safety zone around the slide within 1-2 meters, so the children who play out will not trip over obstacles and are not injured.
- Place the slide close to the tree so that it does not fall into the safety zone, but in summer its crown casts a shadow on the slide. Such measures will not allow the ramp to heat up if it is made of plywood or steel.
- Pay attention to the descent zone: firstly, install a parallel “braking” platform, and secondly, ensure safety on it (spread sand or lay a rubber tile, it will provide cushioning for the child when landing).
- It is better if the length of the slope is 2 times greater than the height of the structure.
You can build a complete wooden slide or wooden frame with a plastic all-weather ramp (now there are a lot of different models On the market). The main thing is that the street slide is popular with children and trusted by parents. Wooden children's slides can be used all year round. In frosts, you can fill it with water, and your children will be happy with such winter fun. In the summer, care must be taken to slide the slide. A slide with a wooden ramp has both pros and cons.
Preparation for work
When choosing a material for a future slide, be guided by the safety and environmental friendliness of materials. Despite the fact that modern plastic does not emit toxins, wood is still the most reliable, natural and affordable material. When making a slide out of wood, do not forget that wood tends to rot and deform, so stock up on coatings and impregnations.
To make a slide with your own hands, first you need to draw or find ready-made drawings. Pay attention to the age of the child for whom the slide will be intended. Determine the dimensions, the installation location of the future slide, calculate how much material is needed. Calculate your strengths and abilities, because having promised a slide to a child, you will no longer be able to refuse this undertaking.
Blueprints
The figures show the most simple drawings slides that any dad can bring to life. Ready-made drawings are more convenient because they indicate ready-made calculations of the proportions of each element of the slide. Take care of the steps - for kids they should be gentle, for older children they can be vertical. The shape itself can be straight - when the stairs are parallel to the slope, or angular - when the stairs are on the side of the launch pad.
Installation location
The selected area must be fenced, leveled, put pegs in place of future supports. Please note that there are no thorny bushes nearby, wires or irrigation equipment do not pass. Remove stones and possible debris around the slide. After installation, continue to monitor the cleanliness of the site.
Material calculation
For an example of calculating materials for a street wooden slide, let's take a drawing with dimensions: a slope - 3000 mm, a launch pad - 500x500 millimeters. Based on the rules for the best slide, we determine that the height of the launch pad is 3000/2 = 1500 millimeters.
Material | Quantity, pcs. |
|
Bar 150*150*1500 mm | ||
Reinforcement ribs on top | Bar 20*40*500 mm | |
Reinforcement ribs on the bottom | Beam 20*100*500 | |
fences | Bar 40*40*500 mm | |
Railing (if needed) | Bar 20*20*1500 mm | |
railing supports | Bar 20*20*900 mm | |
Board 25*100*500 mm | ||
steps | Board 25*100*300 mm | |
Floor board 20*500*3000 mm / moisture resistant plywood 20*500*3000 mm | ||
ramp fencing | Bar 25*100*3 000 | |
Mounts | Self-tapping screws, anchors, bolts, screws | Of necessity |
Material for stairs (for bowstring / stringer) | Board or timber |
Of the tools useful:
- roulette;
- hammer;
- spirit level;
- drill;
- electric planer;
- saw.
Check that all fasteners of the future slide are galvanized. It is better not to use nails.
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The slope in the slide device is given the most space. This is regulated by GOST R 52168-2003. The figure shows excerpts from GOST - the classification of slides. Drawing of a slide with a slope of 40 degrees (see photo).
Material handling
The wood should be well dried, planed with a planer (it is more efficient to take an electric one), round off all corners, and grind the surface. Treat the bottom of the beam under the supports, about 50 cm from the edge, with resin, machine oil, mastic or any other antiseptic to prevent decay.
How to do it yourself?
Mounting a slide for the street with your own hands step by step will look like this.
- In place of the installed peg, dig holes with a width slightly larger than the support beam and a depth of about 40-50 cm each. Fall asleep sand mixture or gravel for extra grip and protection.
- Install the support pillars and pour them with concrete. When installing on an anchor, screw the anchor bolt to the support, drive it firmly into the ground. Check that the anchors are L-shaped, it fits more securely. Then tamp the supports with earth around.
- Install the lower stiffeners. To do this, it is necessary to connect the support and the rib with screws or self-tapping screws.
- Install the upper stiffeners parallel to each other and fix the floor on them. To prevent water from accumulating, leave gaps of a few millimeters between the floor boards.
- When starting to install the ramp, choose one of the installation options: form the required angle (usually 45) and attach the ramp to the base or cut out the grooves (see photo).
- After installing the slope, immediately process it, and also decide how to cover it for sliding. If this is a slide for the winter, it is enough to fill it with water, but if the slide is used in the summer, you can put linoleum on it, fill it with wax, or choose not to wooden materials for a slope, and plywood or galvanized steel.
- To build a staircase, select the type of construction: bowstring or stringer. The bowstring is a structure with grooves where steps are inserted. There are two bowstrings at the stairs - on both sides of the steps. Kosour is a type of load-bearing beam on which the steps are attached. It is installed either on the sides, like a bowstring, or in the middle.
- Install ramp railings and railings. The height of the railing according to GOST is at least 900 millimeters and is calculated as follows: the height of the rack + the height of the railing, so the support itself may be less than 900 millimeters and depend on the height of the child.
The main thing is that the railings can be used for their intended purpose, and the child can reach them and hold on independently. In addition, you can make a transverse crossbar between the two front support posts. The child can hold on to it in order to sit on the ramp.
Thanks to a simple step-by-step scheme, you can build a wooden slide with your own hands for your child. For older children, you can make not a simple straight slope, but a wave or screw one. In this case, the drawings will be different, and the easiest way out of the situation is to purchase a ready-made plastic screw ramp. A slide with a plastic slope is assembled in the same way as with a wooden one, only on condition that a slope made of another material is attached to the launch pad.
There are also options for making such a slope from flexible plywood. In this case, take care of the high strength of the structure and stock up on additional spacers and stiffeners. Children will have somewhere to hide from the rain if you put support pillars of a higher height, and fix the roof on them.
Today we'll talk abouthow to do winter do-it-yourself children's slide.Consider detailed drawing and construction schemes, we will discuss the material and tools for the construction of this object.
The slide is the most interesting projectile for active games on the playground. To please your child, it is not necessary to buy expensive turnkey solutions, of which there are many on the market. Today you have the opportunity to create a slide yourself. I hope the article will serve you as a good hint and will be useful in the construction.
So let's get started. From the tool - trimming, or hand saw, screwdriver, tape measure, pencil. For fastening parts - wood screws.
Material - dry planed board with a thickness of at least 25 mm, or, as in our case, a floor board with a thickness of 28 mm and a width of 133 mm (without a spike). Our drawing is made for a board of this size.
Scheme for the construction of a children's slide.
We divide the construction of the slide into 3 stages: a pedestal, a slope, a staircase.
First of all, we assemble the pedestal, to which the ramp and ladder will later be attached.
We start with the side frames. Spike, if you use a floor board, cut off.
We fix the guide for the flooring according to the dimensions indicated in the diagram.
We twist the sides together and pave the floor.
At the second stage, we build a slide slope.
First, we make the flooring for the ramp. We cut boards 2000 mm long, connect them with each other - a spike into a groove. We take into account the size of the opening of the pedestal for further fastening the slope, in our case it is 900 mm. We put the transverse boards for the bundle, stepping back from the edges of the slope by 200 mm, and twist the structure.
We prepare the sides. If you are using a floor board, then it is advisable to cut off the spike and turn the groove of the board so that it looks down. We make cuts for fastening to the pedestal.
We connect the sides with a slope
We fasten the slope to the pedestal.
The third stage - we mount the stairs. First, we prepare the guides for the stairs in the amount of 2 pcs.
We fix the guides on the pedestal.
We fasten the sills. The height of the sills is 200 mm, the number is 4 pcs.
If you have children and country cottage area, then it is necessary to build a hill on it. While the parents will be engaged in the garden or cooking barbecue, the children will have fun on the mini playground. Read about how to plan and make a slide with your own hands with us, using photo and video instructions in practice.
Height and safety
The slide on the site should be primarily safe for children different ages. So, for kids under 2 years old, the height of the slide is only 1.5 meters, for children from 2 to 7 years old, a height of about 2.5 m is chosen, and for teenagers 3-3.5 meters. The steps on the stairs of the slide should be wide, and the rungs should be located close to each other. Further, the design of the stairs must be equipped with handrails of any type: after climbing the hill, the child must hold on to something.
Advice! In order for the slide to serve more than one generation of children and be safe on the stairs and around it, an anti-slip coating is laid. The cover protects children from injury when getting up in the rain, snow or after swimming in the pool.
Another milestone in creating a safe slide is the calculation of the weight of the children who will ride it:
The height of the slide depends on the age of the children
- The slide is fixed on a base or supports that can easily support the weight of 2-3 children.
- A smooth chute is responsible for safety during the descent, it is good to make bumpers on the sides to prevent the child from falling out.
- All bolts, chips, chips or sharp corners on the slide for children are excluded. The tree is polished so that the baby does not drive a splinter.
Advice! Under the chute along which the child descends, a soft patch is placed - this lawn grass, sand mound or soft cover.
Choosing a place to place a children's slide
The slide is located in the place where it opens good review from anywhere in the area. But make sure that the place for games is not under the sun. In the case of such an arrangement, it is worth considering the construction of a canopy.
Advice! The canopy is made of polycarbonate, and an ordinary beach umbrella is also suitable for a low slide.
Wood slide
slide from natural wood distinguished by its environmental friendliness and ease of installation, it consists of the following elements:
- Base.
- Staircase with railings.
- Descent.
- Top platform and protective details.
Such a slide can be supplemented with a whole play complex of labyrinths, bars, a sandbox or mini rooms with entrances and exits. The construction of a wood slide consists in the selection of high-quality raw materials and its normal processing.
wooden slide
The slope is made of plywood, pre-varnished to hide sanding errors. support structure It is made of timber, and the steps are made of strong boards.
Important! Today on sale there are various slopes made of durable plastic, fiberglass or wood. The minimum price of a slope is 1.5-2 thousand rubles. The best option is the creation of a supporting structure for a slide, followed by the installation of a flat or helical ramp.
A wooden slide is good for everyone, but located in an open space after 3-5 years it can dry out, be damaged by insects or mold. Wood rots from rain, and the situation can be saved by covering each structural element with a thick layer of varnish. But after winter and hot summer, the hill is worth inspecting, revealing cracked or cracked parts.
Metal slide
Previously, metal slides stood in every yard, distinguished by their strength and durability. Such designs are more reliable, because they are not afraid of either the hot sun, or rain, or frost.
The construction of such a slide is carried out in several stages:
- The most primitive foundation is poured, you can immediately pour 4 support pipes, as is done when installing fences.
- Further, a staircase and a railing are welded onto 2 pipes on one side, the remaining 2 pipes are used to attach the gutter.
- A platform is welded to all pipes.
Important! The gutter is 2 metal pipes, to which a sheet of metal bent in shape is welded. After assembling the slide, all welds must be ground; a grinder is used for this purpose.
After completing the assembly of the structure, the slide can be painted with plain paint or painted. The metal heats up very much under the sun, so on hot days it is worth covering the slide with a beach umbrella so that children do not burn their skin.
Playground with slide and swings
A simple slide can be made by descending from the house, which is also built with their own hands, using timber or the remains of building materials:
- At 4 old car tires concrete piles are mounted and on which bars of the required height are installed vertically. The beams are fixed with building corners.
- Along the perimeter of the racks, a frame for the house is installed, with holes for entering through the stairs, and leaving through the hill.
- After that, a light but durable ladder, a gutter for descent, the floor and walls of the future house are mounted. The elements are fastened with self-tapping screws, and the entire wooden structure must be smeared with an antiseptic.
- Holes are drilled at the joints of the timber, tightening the structure with 120 mm bolts.
- Next, the truss elements from the timber for the roof are laid. The final roof covering is made of corrugated board. Often used decorative tiles made of ordinary painted foam.
The last step is to cover the entire structure with a layer of varnish.
How much does a finished slide cost?
In order not to suffer with manufacturing, you can simply purchase a slide:
- Inflatable slide for the little ones. Such a slide perfect solution for small children, because it can be equipped with a shallow pool, a mini trampoline or educational elements. The cost of an inflatable slide starts from 4 thousand rubles, usually it has a height of more than 1.4 m. The advantages of the slide are its mobility, resistance to temperature extremes, and after the child grows up, the inflatable center can be profitably sold.
You can buy a slide, but it will be more expensive than self-building
- Play sets made of plastic, in some cases combined with wood. This type of city is more expensive, and the minimum cost starts at 4.5 thousand rubles for the most primitive model. But slides made of plastic can combine swings, bars that develop the muscular corset, a basketball basket and much more. Thanks to the fastening system, the height of the gutter can be adjusted, adjusting it to the age and height of the child.
Creating a children's slide is a creative process, and a full-fledged play area requires swings, a sandbox, and even a football goal. But to erect these elements children's corner much cheaper on their own, because buying finished product requires 60% more material resources.
Do-it-yourself children's slide: video
Slide for children in the country: photo
In the courtyard of a private house or in the country, the best entertainment for a baby is a children's slide. The slide down playground is suitable for children from 2 to 7 years of age and older. It is not difficult to implement such a design, knowing how to make a children's slide with your own hands, how to ensure safety and what to look for in the manufacture. The easiest, fastest and most inexpensive option for a summer residence is a wooden slide, the construction of which we will consider in this article in the form step by step instructions for beginners with no construction experience.
Do-it-yourself children's slide
Types of children's slides
The location of the slide (in the house or on the street) will determine its dimensions and material of manufacture. From this point of view, there are two types:
Room slide for a child in a house / apartment
Usually, small size, installed in the child's bedroom. Any materials (chipboard, plywood, laminate) are suitable for manufacturing, since it is excluded Negative influence environment. A do-it-yourself indoor slide for children is made according to the same principle as a street slide, but more compact in size.
There are such slides in the yard of almost every high-rise building. Residents of the private sector have to take care of their installation themselves.
Varieties of slides depending on the material of manufacture
On sale there are ready-made slides from different materials (the most popular is plastic), for self-manufacturing usually wood or metal is used. Nevertheless, short review will give an idea of the advantages of a particular material for a slide. Listed in order of ease of installation and duration of use:
inflatable slide
Made of PVC (laminated PVC fabric). Suitable for the little ones.
Easy to assemble (inflated manually or with an electric pump), compact, has a short service life.
plastic slide
Designed for children 3-5 years old. Plastic allows you to make slopes various shapes: pipe, spiral, wave.
PVC slide takes up little space, is easy to maintain, safe, has a sliding surface of the ramp. You can go down the hill at any time of the year, the plastic ramp has a high heat capacity (does not overheat in summer and does not cool in winter). Making a plastic slide with your own hands is quite simple - connect the parts according to the instructions.
The main disadvantage is the fragility of plastic (inherent in cheap models made in China).
metal slide
Reliable, durable, with proper care it can ride two or three generations. It is possible to make different heights and different lengths of the slope (descent).
The disadvantage is the high thermal conductivity of the metal (it is very cold to go down in winter, and very hot in summer). In addition, a metal slide needs maintenance, and a steel ramp is prone to corrosion.
wooden slide
Wood is natural and available material.
The slide made of wood is environmentally friendly, lightweight, comfortable, suitable for installation anywhere and use in any weather.
However, wooden slides need constant protection (wood is subject to decay and deformation).
A wooden children's slide for giving is the most popular and easiest option for a do-it-yourself device, due to the availability of wood, maintainability and the ability to perform work without the involvement of specialists (welding, using a welding machine, etc.).
How to make a children's slide out of wood with your own hands
1. Design
3D projects, drawings, slide schemes allow you to get a holistic view of the configuration and dimensions of the future structure, and also greatly facilitate the manufacture of parts.
Development of a slide project for children (what to look for):
- child's age. The kid will need a gentle low slide. So that he himself or with the help of adults could go down it. Older children will be more interested in the presence of turns or bends on the descent;
- height. It will allow you to choose the required height of the stairs (the higher the child, the greater the distance between the steps should be) and the steepness of the march. In addition - determine the location of the installation of handrails;
Note. For young children, it is imperative to install a gentle staircase, for older adults, a vertical one is acceptable.
- hill dimensions. Dimensions are needed to calculate the width of the slope (descent) and the height of the enclosing sides;
- installation location. Before the slide, you must leave free space for a safe descent;
- the angle of inclination of the stairs and slope so that they are safe for ascent and descent;
- the wishes of the child and their own abilities.
A drawing of a simple slide made of wood is shown in the figure.
2. Material for a children's slide made of wood
As an example, we will indicate a list of lumber for a wooden slide with a slope length of 3000 mm and an upper platform size of 500x500 mm.
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| No. p \ p | Material | Purpose | Quantity |
| 1 | wooden beam 100*100*1500 mm. | For supports | 4 things. |
| 2 | wooden beam 20*40*500 mm. | To reinforce the top platform (stiffening ribs) | 2 pcs. |
| 3 | wooden beam 30*30*500 mm. | For fencing the top platform | 2 pcs. |
| 4 | wooden beam 30*30*1500 mm. | for railings | 2 pcs. if necessary |
| 5 | board 20*100*500 | For connecting supports from below (strengthening the structure) | 4 things. |
| 6 | board 25*100*500 | To cover the floor of the upper platform | 5 pieces. |
| 7 | board 25*100*300 | For the arrangement of steps | 6-8 pcs. (depending on the height of the child) |
| 8 | floor board, 3,000 mm or moisture-resistant plywood, at least 20 mm thick. or factory plastic ramp | For the slope device | 2 pcs. The number of pieces and their length depends on the given length of the ramp and its width |
| 9 | board 25*100*3000 | For mounting ramp railings (+ stiffening rib) | 2 pcs. |
| 10 | screws, anchors | For fastening | Take galvanized hardware to avoid corrosion. Nails should not be used |
| 11 | lumber for arranging stairs: board or timber | For bowstring / stair stringer | 2 pcs. |
Advice. Under the top platform, you can make a box for storing sports equipment or toys.
From the tool it is useful - a tape measure, a hammer, a level, a drill, a planer, a saw.
3. Preparation of material for a children's slide
Note that only well-dried wood is used in the work, this will reduce the likelihood of deformations. All lumber must be processed (planed) with an electric planer to eliminate notches and knots. And also sand and chamfer (round off) to eliminate all possible defects in wood.
Bottom support pillars process with any material to avoid decay (waterproofing mastic, engine oil waste, resin, etc.).
4. Preparing a place for a slide for children
Level the area allocated for the hill, mark the place of installation of the supports. In our case, this is a square of 500x500 mm. Deepen holes of 500-600 mm at the corners of the square with a drill. Pour gravel-sand mixture down. The pillow will serve additional protection support stands.
Note. If it is planned to equip a complex playground, more free space should be provided.
5. Installation of children's slide supports
Supports (No. 1 from the table with a list of materials) are installed in the prepared places and securely fixed with concrete.
To make the structure stronger - its bottom is "bound". To do this, grooves are made in the racks (with a chisel or router) with a depth of 20 mm. With a planed board (No. 5), inserted into the prepared grooves, the supports are interconnected. It is better to fasten with self-tapping screws or screws.
Note. Installation of the slide is possible without digging in, in this case extensions are provided.
6. Installation of the floor (top deck) for the children's slide
The work uses elements No. 2 and No. 6. The beam is laid out parallel to each other, boards prepared for the floor are attached to it.
Advice. A gap of 5-7 mm should be left between the boards for water to drain.
7. Making a ramp (descent) for a children's slide
In the presence of a plastic slope, it is simply installed and fixed on existing structure. When making a ramp with your own hands, elements No. 8 and No. 9 are used. The floorboards are fastened together, and fencing boards are installed along them.
The place of attachment of the slope to the floor of the upper platform can be made in two versions:
- by forming desired angle(usually 45 °) and fastening to the base;
- by sawing the grooves, as shown in the photo.
Please note that the bottom of the ramp is also sawn at an angle to ensure its stability when descending the hill.
The main rule here is that the boards that make up the slope are carefully polished after the formation of the shield - this will eliminate the smallest flaws in the boards and prevent the appearance of splinters and abrasions in the child.
After construction, the slope is painted.
What to make a ramp for a children's slide?
Summarizing the experience of users, we can highlight the most popular materials for the descent device:
- plastic sheet. It has best performance slip, but prone to cracking, and also makes the structure expensive;
- sheet of galvanized steel with a thickness of at least 0.5 mm;
- thin plywood;
- linoleum;
- wax polish applied to wood;
- laminate, on the contrary, is not recommended to be laid, because. it deforms under load and under the influence of moisture.
Laid on top of a solid wood deck, these materials make the slide more slippery for the kids slide, which means the descent will be faster.
A drawing of a slope for a children's slide is shown in the diagram. An older child will be interested in a slide that has not a straight, but a helical slope. In this case, it is necessary to approach the design of the gutter more carefully, and its additional coating is mandatory.
Advice. Any unevenness of the slope, sharp corners, metal parts can cause injury, so the attachment points of the self-tapping screws are polished, and the slope is painted or varnished.
8. Making a ladder for a children's slide
An obligatory element of a children's wooden slide is a staircase consisting of at least several steps.
Structurally, the staircase can be made on a bowstring or on a stringer. An example is shown in the diagram.
Note. Round steps can be made from improvised means, for example, from cuttings garden tools(shovel).
9. Fencing of the stairs and the floor of the upper platform
Railings for the stairs and the upper platform depend on the height of the slide, the age of the child and other factors.
Despite the seeming simplicity - a children's slide made of wood requires compliance with some rules during construction:
- flexible plywood can be used for the manufacture of a rotary slope;
- each element of the ladder must be securely fastened;
- it is advisable to paint a finished wooden slide not ordinary oil paint, and acrylic, and even better with high-quality varnish. In any case, the most exploited surface is the ramp. decorative coating applied in several layers with obligatory drying of each layer;
- over time, the slope coating will wear off, and therefore will need care. Users advise each time before painting to grind the surface, eliminate possible deformations of the board, fill the cracks with putty, and only then cover with a new layer of paint.
Safety in the operation of children's slides
- the ramp should rest against the mat (or sand mound) - this will ensure a soft landing;
- a wooden slide needs periodic inspection for cracked joints or deformed boards. Especially true after winter;
- it is better to install a wooden slide in the shade, in a place that is clearly visible from the window;
- there should be no thorny bushes, poisonous plants (datura, foxglove) or allergenic plants near the installation site. Honey flowers are also not the best neighborhood - they will attract bees;
- there should be enough space so that several children can be near the slide;
- electrical cable, pipes, hoses should also be located away from the slide.
Conclusion
A quick guide will help you make a wooden slide with your own hands. In the future, it can be supplemented with other elements of the gaming complex: swings, sandbox, sports equipment.
In the area next to country house or a cottage, families with small children often equip a place for active games. Depending on your financial capabilities, desires and area of the site, you can choose one or another option. It can be a whole playground, a sandbox, swings or slides. Many designs are available from ready-made or you can assemble it yourself. You will learn how to make a children's slide with your own hands from the article.
Construction rules
Before you figure out how to make a slide for children with your own hands, you should study the rules for its construction and installation. You need to remember the following:
The slide must certainly be stable, functional, durable and have an attractive appearance. Its base can be concreted or use metal supports. All structural elements should be sanded and varnished.
Be sure to consider the age of the child, if we are talking about preschoolers or younger students, then the height of the slide should be a maximum of 3.5 m.
Varieties of children's slides
You need to choose the sizes and materials for a homemade slide, depending on where exactly it will be installed. For example, if you need to make it not for the street, but for the room, then it should be small, and for production use materials such as:
- laminate;
- plywood;
- wood and more.
The principle of their manufacture does not differ from the construction of street slides, but we are talking about much smaller dimensions.
And if we are talking about making an option for the street, then you should also decide on the material, since working with each of them may differ. And the properties of this or that material are also different, they have their pros and cons. Their characteristics are:
Using the last option as an example, you will learn how to build a do-it-yourself slide for the street. After all, it is wooden slides that are most often installed in summer cottages.
Do-it-yourself wood slide
Since wood is the most affordable material, it is it that is used for do-it-yourself construction. Besides, wooden structure easier to repair and easier to install. Unlike metal structures, you don't need to use welding machine and other complex devices.
Works on construction of a wooden slide start with preparations. How well you do them depends on how successful the result will be. At this stage, you will need to do the following:
- at the installation site of the slide, remove the fertile soil and level the soil;
- fill the site with sand and let it settle, tamp the soil;
- prepare wood blanks (for example, boards for feet, a beam under the base, a railing or stringer and more), dry them, file them according to the drawing and sand them well. Then soak them with a protective mixture;
- paint steps, handrails and boards for the "tunnel" in two layers of enamel, taking into account intermediate sanding;
- prepare the side elements for lining the tunnel and the side and treat everything with impregnation.
When the preparation is over, you can create the basis for the future structure and perform subsequent actions. The algorithm is this:
Naturally, there are different manufacturing options. It all depends on what the design will be. Perhaps it will consist of two slides different sizes And additional elements. It will be more difficult to do it yourself.
Stingray materials
Even the ramp itself can be made based on various materials. In addition to plywood, it may be suitable for:
- plastic sheet (has the best slip characteristics, but may crack);
- galvanized sheet 0.5 mm thick;
- linoleum.
In addition, wood can be polished with wax. Some line the slope with a laminate, but this is not recommended, since the laminate tends to deform under load or moisture.
Ensuring safety and durability
During construction, it is necessary to follow a number of rules so that the structure lasts as long as possible, and parents do not worry about the safety of the child.
In particular, fix each structural element as securely as possible. It is not recommended to cover a finished wooden slide with simple oil paint. It is better to use an acrylic coating or high-quality varnish. At least this applies to the slope as the most used part of the product. The decorative coating must be applied in several layers, each of which must be dried before applying the next.
The coating of the slope will wear off over time, respectively, it needs to be properly looked after. Each time before painting, the surface should be sanded, all deformations on the boards should be eliminated, and the cracks should be overwritten. And only after these actions the surface is covered with paint.
To ensure your child's safety while playing, remember the following:
- periodically, a wooden slide should be inspected for deformations or cracked joints on the surface. This is especially important after winter;
- it is better to install the slide in the shade, it is desirable that it is clearly visible from the window;
- there should be no plants that cause allergies, poisonous or thorny plants. And honey plants can attract bees, which can be dangerous for children;
- Pipes, electrical cables or hoses must not be placed near the slide.
If the slide will be made for common use, then there should be enough space around it so that there are several children there at the same time.
Being engaged in the construction of the slide, you need to carefully plan everything and foresee all the risks. Regardless of what material is used, you need to carefully study its properties.
Now you know how to make a slide with your own hands in the country or near a country house. You just need to choose the right materials for the job and follow certain parameters. Over time, you will be able to supplement the slide with swings, shells, a carousel and other devices.
