Wooden Swing Sets Versus Metal Swing Sets

Which Swing Set Style Should You Choose for Your Back Yard

By Jennifer Foote, published Jun 12, 2006
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When it comes to outdoor toys, there are a large number of items to choose from. Many parents purchase sandboxes, swing sets, or pools for their children. Out of all of the outdoor toys available for purchase, swing sets are often considered the most popular. Each year, a large number of parents make the decision to purchase a swing set for their children.

Purchasing a swing set is a large and sometimes difficult decision. You may be wondering exactly why that is. There are many parents who assume that purchasing a swing set is easy, but that is until they make it to the store. There are a wide variety of different swing style styles available for purchase. There are many parents and children who are overwhelmed with all of the choices.

One of the most important choices a parent will have to make when purchasing a swing set is the type of swing set they want. The two most popular types of swing sets are wooden swing sets and metal swing sets. Each are nice swing sets, but in a way they are completely different. For many parents, deciding between a metal swing set and a wooden one is a difficult decision.

If you are the parent of a child who is interested in having a swing set, then you have a number of factors that you should consider before making a final decision. The first factor may be price. Swing sets are not cheap, even metal ones. Metal swing sets can be purchased for around $50, but many times they are standard models. For a swing set with a slide, monkey bars, and multiple swings, you may have to pay $100 to $200.

If $100 or $200 sounds too expensive for a metal swing set, then you may not even be able to afford a wooden swing set. Wooden swing sets are nice, but it is a known fact that they are expensive. A traditional wooden swing set can cost around $500, but they can get as high as $1,000 or $2,000.

Takeaways
  • Swing sets can be purchased from most retail stores or they can be custom-made.
  • Most swing sets have a specific age requirement.
  • If properly cared for, most swing sets will last a number of years.
Did You Know?
Metal swing sets and wooden swing sets are purchased by many American families.
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