We offer a range of Childrens playhouse sizes and styles. Some include single or multi levels, internal lofts, or are part of an activity centre. A lot depends on how much space you have available and how many children are likely to be using the Playhouse. The smallest playhouses can fit in almost any garden and are great for one or two to play in, whereas larger playhouses, particularly when raised and attached to play systems, are best suited to small groups of children in larger gardens.
The site of the playhouse needs to be firm, flat and ideally in sight of the main house. Try to position the playhouse away from areas of the garden which suffer from wet patches, or close to prickly or poisonous shrubs. Also avoid placement adjacent to sharp corners of paving, walling or other garden hardware. All of our playhouses come complete with a floor, so all you need to do is make sure the site is clear, firm and level. We recommend constructing on concrete. If you have a large garden and the playhouse is in an exposed position it may be worth considering anchoring or storing it during the winter months.
General specification includes a full length safety hinge on the entrance door and styrene windows. No slam catches are fitted to all doors included. Playhouses with raised floor levels have safety rails to the veranda sections as do internal loft areas. All of our timber playhouse designs have been independently inspected and they all meet or exceed the requirements of European Toy Standard EN-71.
High-level tower playhouses have a substantial wooden framework with a four leg support system. If you are unsure about the firmness of the ground, or wish to make a 100% permanent level base, consider setting the legs in concrete postmix.
Your wooden playhouse will provide years of fun and entertainment for your children, requiring little more than occassional application of quality timber preservative. Periodically check the roof covering for splits or tears and repair accordingly to ensure durability of the playhouse.
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