Homemade Playground Slide

You can make a homemade playground slide.

Those handy with tools and building materials may wish to make a homemade playground slide for their children. Homemade slides can be freestanding, or attach to other playground equipment.

Features

A homemade slide may be made from wood, plastic or any other materials the slide builder chooses to use. If wood or another material is used that is not conducive to sliding, a lacquer or other finish will need to be applied in order to make the slide spilnter-free and slippery enough for a good slide.

Benefits

A homemade playground slide may save the builder money as compared to an already-constructed slide. The homemade slide can also be custom made to fit the needs of the users.

Considerations

When making a homemade playground slide, it is necessary to consider legal and safety issues. Consult with your local code-enforcement office to learn about laws pertaining to homemade playground equipment.

References

• Earlychildhood News: Building Playground Equipment
• Consumer Product Safety Commission: Risks Involved With Playground Equipment