Arbour – buying guide – Home and garden

Do you have young children who are just itching to let off steam? Do you have a garden?

A climbing frame is undoubtedly the perfect solution, combining safety with outdoor fun, all at a very affordable price. Quick and easy to assemble, weather-resistant and a natural fit for your garden, it’s sure to delight both you and your children. What’s more, the climbing frame offers a wealth of possibilities: the wide range of play equipment means you can adapt it to suit children of different ages and customise it as the years go by or as your family’s needs change. Upgrading it is child’s play! From wooden to steel play frames, not to mention individual play equipment, slides, playhouses and sandpits – discover a wide selection of outdoor play equipment on Habitat et Jardin.com.

Choosing the right climbing frame.

What are the key points to bear in mind when choosing a climbing frame?

One of the key points that must be taken into account straight away

How to choose the right climbing frame?

First and foremost, the size of your garden will naturally dictate your choice Depending on your needs, your preferences, your options, your garden and your budget… Above all, it is obviously vital that your children like the climbing frame. What are their preferences? Do they prefer swings, trapezes, ladders or even slides? Our climbing frames come in a wide variety, from the largest to the smallest, and from the simplest to the most complex. Large play frames with three or four pieces of equipment and a slide will suit groups of children, allowing them to play together without getting in each other’s way. Smaller play frames with two or three pieces of equipment, on the other hand, will be sufficient for smaller groups of children. Also make sure that the size of your play frame suits your garden and blends in with its overall look. Your garden will naturally guide you in choosing the play frame that suits you best.

Choosing the material for your climbing frame

There are two main types of climbing frames: wooden and steel. The choice of material depends first and foremost on your tastes and preferences, but also on the aesthetic and harmony you wish to create in your garden. Wood, the natural material par excellence, blends harmoniously into the garden and helps to preserve its aesthetic appeal. Environmentally friendly, a wooden arbour can be customised to suit your tastes using wood stains or paints. Although naturally durable, wood does require some maintenance. Every five years, make sure to apply a coat of wood stain to protect your wooden climbing frame from the elements and thus extend its lifespan. With no such constraints, a steel swing set, on the other hand, is ideal if you’re looking for minimal maintenance. These steel swing sets are particularly resistant to corrosion, with all their components guaranteed to be corrosion-resistant. More economical than wooden swing sets and quick to install, steel swing sets generally come with a long warranty. Whilst less aesthetically pleasing than their wooden equivalents, they can nevertheless be painted to add a touch of colour and blend harmoniously into your garden.

Accessories for your climbing frame

As the years go by, children grow up, tastes change and your climbing frame is already showing some signs of wear and tear… With Habitat et Jardin, you can upgrade your climbing frame or give it a new lease of life in no time at all. The wide range of individual play equipment allows you to update or personalise your climbing frame at low cost and with ease, thanks to the connection systems. A slide, a ladder, a trapeze, a swing, a rope or a pair of rings can easily replace a baby seat you no longer need. Remember that a play frame offers endless possibilities.

Related products

Why not turn your garden into a proper playground? There’s a wide range of products available to help you make the most of your child’s play area. A playhouse, a trampoline, a sandpit or other children’s play equipment will complement your play frame, giving your children a proper playground.

Installation advice

Climbing frames are designed exclusively for family use and under parental supervision. Play frames must be fixed or anchored to the ground using the fixing brackets supplied with the frame. For safe use, it is strongly recommended that you dig holes approximately 30 cm deep for each leg of the play frame.