About Cedar Wood
This climbing frame uses only Premium playground cedar wood, ensuring the safest product for your children’s use. Although great care has been taken in selecting the best quality timber available, wood is a product of nature and susceptible to weathering (changes in the aesthetics of the wood). A light sanding may be required to remove minor splinters. For your information, we have described some changes that may occur as a result of weathering:
- Checking
Checks are surface cracks in the wood along the grain. 4” x 4” material will experience more checking than 2”, 1-1/4” or 1” material be cause the surface and interior moisture content will vary more widely than in thinner wood.
- Warping
Warping refers to any distortion (twisting, cupping) from the true plane that may take place during weathering.
- Fading
Wood exposed to sunlight, will over time, turn a grey color.
Note: The above changes will not affect the strength of the product.
What causes weathering ?
- One of the main reasons for weathering is the effects of water (moisture); the moisture content of the wood at the surface is different than the interior of the wood. As the moisture moves in or out of the wood (result of climate changes), the different moisture content causes tension in the wood, which can result in checking and or warping.
How can I reduce the amount of weathering to my Play System ?
- At the factory we have added water repellent to the stain. This water repellent decreases the amount of water absorption during rain or snow thus decreasing the tension in the wood. Sunlight will break down the water repellent, so we recommend applying a water repellent on a yearly basis (see your local stain and paint supplier for a recommended product). Also if storing the product before installation, make sure you store out of direct sunlight in a cool dry place.
Will weathering affect the strength of my Play System ?
- Most weathering is just the normal result of nature and will not affect safe play and enjoyment for your child. However if you are concerned that a part has experienced a severe weathering problem please call our consumer relations department for further assistance.
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