I am looking for an answer from someone who has performed a cost analysis on wooden swingsets. Is DIY savings worth the trouble of fabrication?
I think that, if it were to cost $100 extra to have a pre-fab kit, I'll spend the extra. But, if these manufacturers put a $250+ markup on materials; I will diy.
2007-04-17 17:15:25 · 3 answers · asked by Dom Tuaca 2 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
What difference does the markup make? You know how much it's worth to YOU; so base your decision on that.
Supply and demand, baby!
2007-04-17 18:35:25 · answer #1 · answered by Kacky 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As the other answerer noted, when multiple kids are swinging, eventually they'll all be swinging in the same direction at the same time, and judging from the steep "A" angle of the swingset, it's highly likely that their weight could tip the swing in the direction they're swinging. Now, having said that, it's unlikely that the entire swingset will pitch over, but man, if it ever did, I'm not sure I'd like to see what injuries could result from getting bonked by the top cross-member. Yep, either stake it with some long-lasting wood (redwood or pressure-treated) stakes, some type of metal stake (well protected from falling children), or partially embed the swingset legs in concrete, or use some type of wet-set concrete anchor that can then be bolted to the swingset.
2016-04-01 06:38:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kits most likely say amounts of different lengths of wood used. Example 4 4ft 2x4s
Write these down, do the math on how much wood you would need and then find out the cost. And compare to how it costs to buy the kit. Make your decision if it is worth you doing it the quick way or the DIY way.
Good luck and have fun!
2007-04-17 19:14:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋