Playground Repairs for Childcare Centres
Regular maintenance of play equipment is essential to prevent avoidable deterioration and safety hazards. Most repairs arise from the absence of a scheduled maintenance program, leading to issues such as wood rot, fungal growth, and rusted fasteners. Over time, these problems cause components to weaken, fail, and eventually become beyond repair.
A consistent maintenance routine significantly reduces the risk of splinters, finger entrapments, and other reportable incidents caused by cracked or deteriorating timber. By dressing timber surfaces—removing dead or damaged wood, applying decking oil, and treating for pests such as ants and fungi—you can greatly extend the lifespan of timber play structures.
Proactive care not only improves safety but also preserves the structural integrity and appearance of your play equipment.
Logs at this childcare had not been maintained for several years. The timber rot was removed, logs dressed before applying three coats of decking oil. Play equipment should be inspected every 12 months.
