A climbing frame should always be firmly anchored in the ground, even if it is a relatively small frame. After all, you don't want it to tip over when your children are playing around on it. However, encasing in concrete is not always necessary.
When should you encase a climbing frame in concrete?
A climbing frame should be set in concrete if it is a large structure, a combination of climbing frame and swing, or has a soft floor. Setting in concrete provides lasting support and security under heavy use.
When should I set up a climbing frame in concrete?
If you plan to build a relatively large climbing frame or even a climbing tower, then it makes sense to encase it in concrete. The same applies if you have planned a combination of climbing frame and swing. The larger the planned construction project is, the more support it needs when playing, climbing and running around later.
Simply hammered-in ground sockets can, for example, become loose under heavy use, especially if the ground is not particularly solid. It's not that easy to reattach these. It is therefore better to think about the stress when planning. If in doubt, you should always choose to set it in concrete, then your self-made climbing frame will be permanently secure and secure.
Reasons for encasing in concrete:
- large climbing frame or combination play equipment
- soft ground
- heavy use
How do I set up a climbing frame in concrete?
In contrast to a swing frame, which you can move relatively easily after assembly, when building a climbing frame you have to determine the correct placement of the anchors simply by measuring. You should definitely measure carefully and precisely so that the scaffolding fits exactly into the concrete ground socket.
Dig a hole about 50 to 60 cm deep for each ground sleeve (€32.00 on Amazon), which you then fill with concrete. You may want to add a layer of gravel under the concrete as drainage. Insert the ground sleeves into the concrete that is not yet completely dry.
Don't forget to measure the correct position of the ground sockets again. Make sure that the height of the sleeve is even, otherwise the scaffolding will end up crooked. Only when the concrete has completely dried can you continue building the climbing frame.
Tip
Setting in concrete is the safest and most durable way to anchor a climbing frame stably.
