Andreamay Posted April 20, 2007 Share Posted April 20, 2007 we have just had soft surface installed and are delighted however we want to put our existing climbing frame on top which was bolted into breeze blocks under the woodchips however we dont know how we are going to fix it to the ground now as the soft playground surface was poured on to earth can anyone help?or any advise? have asked the guys who put it down but they didnt know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreamay Posted April 21, 2007 Author Share Posted April 21, 2007 Anybody? please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marion Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 Sorry haven't a clue as we decided against soft surfacing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inge Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 Sorry, we have soft surfacing but our climbing frame is very steady when on it so doesnt need fixing, surface was supplied to for height of frame. msut say it has been so good to use it outside everyday and not have to constantly clear up after the bark. Inge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 I asked my husband and he said "really long piles into the ground". He's not an expert though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 And I'm simply no help at all. If it was at my setting, I'd say "Ask Barry" (our handyman)! Sue PS, I'll ask him, if you like, next time I see him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreamay Posted April 21, 2007 Author Share Posted April 21, 2007 thank you for your replies Im a little stumped about this! It may mean we perhaps dont have to have it fixed but will try and find out why it was fixed originally Beau - what does he mean by long piles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 From my (admittedly limited) understanding, in this case I believe Carol's husband is referring to the long 'things' driven into the ground to provide stability, such as those used to stabilise some drilling rigs. - Carol?? Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beau Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 Sorry, yes Sue is right. They are long cylinders of metal which are driven into the ground. Obviously not any other sort of piles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreamay Posted April 21, 2007 Author Share Posted April 21, 2007 yes that had gone through my mind thats what we wanted (didnt know what they were called) Next question do you know where i would get them from? And again many many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 I would think a civil engineering supplier or a groundwork company could help - try a google search? Sue (Make sure you clarify what sort of piles, though - ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chill Posted April 22, 2007 Share Posted April 22, 2007 Hi We also have a large soft surface which we try to use as creatively as possible although it doea tend to be mostly physical. We decided agaist fixed equipemnet as that would then limit felxibility. We use our climbing frame (square wooden with a slide) just positioned on top although it is always supervised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreamay Posted April 22, 2007 Author Share Posted April 22, 2007 thanks chill ours is plastic with a slide but they are also able to climb up the side there is a rope ladder as well as steps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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