Large timber swing sets vary with size and type.  Building a large swing set is a commitment for two or three people to spend time, planning, constructing, and if needed staining.  They can come in various types of wood;  cedar, redwood, pine or a similar type wood that is treated.  Cedar swingsets are beautiful but can be expensive.

The Strong Design of a Timber Set

Planning an area for a swingset of this size takes a little time to survey of the area. Make sure the area is flat. You may want to mark off the land that will be occupied with wooden markers and a string especially if the set is very large. Small  timber swingsets are cheaper, but since they are not big as the 4 x 8 lumber that the larger ones come with, they are not as able to counteract the stresses that children put on them. Initially they are affordable but as the child gets older they will make the swing set move and sway.  A large four by eight timber structure will make the set much stronger and will last longer too.  This becomes more evident when children from the neighborhood come to play. When five or six children jump on one swingset they will make the wood stress out.  The large wood timbers will not only support the stress but it will be heavy enough as a whole to keep the swingset from moving.

These swingsets are popular even in a slow economy. The combination of heavy wood, shaded rooftops and various activity attachments make it a fun and playful time. Swings,slides, rock climbing wall, climbing rocks all add to the fun and excitement.

Purchasing a large timber swing set can be expensive, but there are options beyond having the company you purchase it from assemble it. The more expensive company backed sets usually come with a warranty, so any damage by insects the parts can be replaced at no cost, but on the down side the swingsets can cost from 10,000 dollars or more. Kits can be purchased for a fraction of the amount of the expensive swingsets. Swing set kits come with parts and directions for assembly.