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Posted by in Blog on October 30, 2012

Harrisburg, Illinois Park District purchased these tables and umbrellas for the opening of their pool in the spring of 2012. They took a unique approach of deliberately mismatching the colors of the tables and the umbrellas to make more of a festive look. The tables are covered with thermoplastic, therefore reducing the possibility of fading from direct sunlight.

This week’s 5% Friday Special happens to be a great table, perfect for your park or playground!

Check out our whole line of tables and umbrellas to find one that will fit your project!

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Posted by in Blog on October 22, 2012
Have you ever wondered why some park benches fade or even get some black spots over time?  That’s because the coating is probably a form of PVC.  An alternative coating for benches, tables, and receptacles is a product called “thermoplastic”.  There are several advantages to thermoplastic coating:
  1. It’s smooth finish prevents mold and mildew (those nasty black patches)
  2. It maintains it’s color much longer than PVC
  3. It’s more resistant to vandalism because the coating can be easily repaired with a heat gun
  4. You won’t find unsightly runs or drips on the back side or bottoms of the planks
  5. It’s environmentally friendly, especially compared to PVC
  6. It doesn’t cost any more to have thermoplastic than PVC!

Posted by in Blog on July 30, 2012

[singlepic id=20 w=320 h=240 float=left]FunTimbers are an excellent choice for providing a containment system for you playground surfacing. They can be used with engineered wood fiber, shredded rubber, sand, or pea gravel surfaces. They come in 4′ lengths and the height choices are 8″, 9″, and 12″. All FunTimbers are only $30 each for a limited time (plus freight). Each timber comes with a long spike that is used to connect two timbers where they overlap each other and to fix their location in the ground. Also available are End Caps as well as ADA ramps that adapt to these FunTimbers.

As a side note, FunTimbers can also be used in a totally different function, they work extremely well when building raised bed gardens! We just bought some for our own “square foot garden” that we constructed this spring. We just applied some duct tape where they junction to keep the dirt from washing out over time. (Duct tape is unnecessary for playground surfacing since the surfacing is much more coarser than dirt.) They are the perfect size and are light and easy to work with when building your garden.

If you have any questions on FunTimbers, contact us today!

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Posted by in Blog on July 18, 2012

Welcome to my blog!  As you might have guessed, I sell park and playground equipment to a variety of groups.  The website should give you a pretty good idea of the product mix that I have, but it still doesn’t encompass everything.  I will be updating the site on a regular basis with new product offerings and special promotions that the manufacturers publicize as they come along.

I will also be updating this blog with helpful tips and pointers regarding the playground and recreation business.  Please feel free to send me any questions that you might have that could be of value to others.  Also, send me pictures of your projects that feature any of my products.  Consider the Before, During, and After phases of your projects so others can see your progress.

We can all learn from each other, so I welcome all questions and comments regarding playgrounds and park issues. My goal is to put the “personal touch” on the product mix that I sell which, in turn, helps you out in your decision making.  Until next time… Play On!