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Frequently Asked Questions
Who are playhouses and panels for?
Children who are not climbing.
Imaginative and social play rather than physical.
Every playground has a substantial group of them.
Schemes of climbing equipment alone exclude them.
The playground still looks fully occupied.
That is why the gap goes unnoticed.
Why are panels used instead of a playhouse?
They give similar play value in less space.
Cost per unit is considerably lower.
They mount on fences, walls or posts.
A constrained site can still add activity.
They retrofit into an existing scheme easily.
Several panels can replace one structure.
What surfacing do they need?
Far less than climbing equipment.
Free height of fall is small or absent.
Many can sit on grass or paving.
That makes them cheap play value to add.
Confirm the figure against the specific product.
Raised platforms change the answer.
How are supervision sightlines handled?
By choosing how enclosed the model is.
Children want an enclosed space.
Supervisors want to see into it.
Open sides and large openings resolve the tension.
A roof stopping short of the walls also works.
Agree it with the supervising staff first.
What do sensory panels add?
A lower-stimulus activity within the same space.
Texture, sound and moving parts are the usual elements.
They suit children who find the playground overwhelming.
Very young children use them heavily.
Mounting at seated height widens who can reach.
That costs nothing at installation.
Which materials last outdoors?
High-pressure laminate panels weather very well.
Colour runs through rather than sitting on top.
Timber suits natural schemes and needs maintenance.
Recycled plastic resists graffiti and impact.
Moving parts are the first thing to fail.
Ask whether those parts are replaceable.
Do these need routine inspection?
Yes, though it is lighter than for structures.
Moving elements and fixings are the items.
Splinters and sharp edges matter on timber.
Graffiti removal is the common maintenance task.
Laminate tolerates solvent cleaning; some finishes do not.
Confirm the cleaning method before specifying.