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Do you attend any exhibitions and shows?

Posted By Ineke Watt | January 24, 2017

Yes – we attend many shows across the UK. To view the shows we have booked for 2024, please follow this link.

When can we expect our products to be installed after placing an order?

Posted By Ineke Watt | August 3, 2016

For installations, please note that lead times are averaging six to eight weeks from date of order. You can expect your products to be installed within that time.

Do we need safety surfacing?

Posted By Ineke Watt | March 2, 2016

Children may fall from even the safest piece of equipment when playing in any play area. The purpose of safety surfacing is to cushion the impact and reduce the severity of an injury resulting from an accidental fall. We offer a range of playground safety surfacing to suit your particular site, including grass safety mats, […]

Do you sell spare parts?

Posted By Ineke Watt | March 2, 2016

Spare parts are available on request. Please contact the office on 01577 840570 or email us on logistics@caledoniaplay.com for more information.

What are Postsaver Sleeves?

Posted By Ineke Watt | March 2, 2016

Timber posts have a tendency to rot at the point where they enter the ground – the ground line section. This is now preventable by fitting a postsaver sleeve to the vulnerable part. This will keep the causes of ground rot out and the preservative in, ensuring that the new piece of equipment will last […]

What warranty is there on the products?

Posted By Ineke Watt | March 2, 2016

All our timbers carry a seven year warranty against rot. Metal products are either galvanised or powder coated stainless steel and carry a one year warranty. Our steel cored multi strand nylon ropes are specifically designed for the playground and leisure environment and carry a one year warranty. Normal wear and tear applies – acts […]

What materials do you use?

Posted By Ineke Watt | March 2, 2016

Timber Our timbers are slow grown, pressure treated and waxed. Main posts are quarter sawn and machine rounded with chamfered edges to reduce splinters. Metal Either galvanised or powder coated stainless steel. Ropes and Nets We use steel cored multi strand nylon ropes designed specifically for the playground and leisure environment.

Do you offer help with fundraising?

Posted By Ineke Watt | March 2, 2016

There are many different options for sourcing funding for the playground development. We can advise on sources of grants and funding providers and can assist in your fundraising efforts by producing images and plans if required. If initially funds are only available for part of your plans we are able to design phased schemes to […]

How do we maintain the equipment once we have it installed?

Posted By Ineke Watt | March 2, 2016

Products are supplied with information and advice to allow you to carry out regular maintenance of your equipment once it has been installed. Although our equipment is relatively low maintenance, all play equipment should be inspected on a regular basis in accordance with BS EN 1176. In addition to routine daily visual and monthly operational […]

Where can we store our MagPost?

Posted By Ineke Watt | March 2, 2016

Due to the nature of Robinia wood if the MagPost is kept indoors it will dry out and cracks will increase in number and size – keep your MagPost permanently outside or in an unheated shed.