Is the concern over pressure treated lumber really warranted? Not everyone has the budget to double their material cost to just play it safe and potentially lower an undefined and uncertain risk. In fact, some of the parents believed it was so unsafe, they literally spent thousands of dollars more to upgrade all the decking, ladders and railings to cedar, red wood or something else non-treated. Over the years that I have been building children's tree houses and play structures, I've been asked several times by concerned parents if it's healthy for youngsters to play and directly interact with pressure treated lumber. The playsets showcased in Rainbow’s 2017 Catalog are backed with a Lifetime Warranty so you can let your child swing, jump, climb, and play on any of our cedar playsets knowing that Rainbow has chosen this lumber with you and your family in mind.Should You Use PT Lumber On Your Child's Playhouse? Rainbow is proud to be using a renewable resource that will last for decades even in the harshest environments. Rainbow cedar has a conservation status of “least concern,” meaning it is a sustainable product that uses approved mills and foresters that do not harm watershed or wildlife habitats, erode the soil, or over harvest an area. Unlike other woods it is naturally resistant and does not need any chemical treatment. This ensures that a Rainbow Play System cedar beam is structurally sound, lays flat, stays straight, and holds fasteners tightly. Rainbow only uses solid lumber for their larger dimension beams, and they don’t glue or laminate smaller dimensions to create larger beams. Rainbow planes and routers every side and corner of their lumber so there are no dangerous pointed edges. Because the product is easy to cut to size, the finished lumber is smooth and contains a lot less slivers than other lumber. It offers strong dimensional stability and is naturally resistant to weather, insect infestation and rot.Ĭhoosing a lumber that is easy to machine is a huge benefit to Rainbow and to you. Because of its slow growth, the wood is tough and durable, so it is typically used for boat building. The yellow and red cedar is forested in coastal areas. Cedar cannot only withstand wear and pressure, but it is strong and sturdy. The first quality Rainbow looks for in lumber is durability. Rainbow cedar swing sets are made of three varieties of cedar lumbers:Īll three of these types of cedar lumber are part of the same scientific family, meaning they share a lot of the same qualities and characteristics. With Earth Day coming up, we wanted to share some of the ways that Rainbow Play Systems keeps our play sets green. As a parent, your focus is on your child’s safety and active playtime outside and bringing their imagination to life.Īt Rainbow we also focus on choosing lumber that is durable, machinable, and sustainable to give you a great quality playset that your child can learn and grow on for many years. Instead of thinking about your cedar playset’s lumber, you’re focused on your children mastering the monkey bars, soaring high on the swings, and climbing to the top of their very own castle. When your child plays on a Rainbow Play System, thinking about the characteristics of the lumber, where it comes from, or if the wood mills are certified, may not be your first thought.
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