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BigToys Recycled Steel and Plastic System Features:
We don’t downgrade our materials for lower prices. Our 6" diameter tubing is standard on all BigToys school-age and EarlyWorks™ preschool playground equipment. These critical structural supports, produced from U.S. made, reclaimed steel offer incredible strength and durability for all children.- Unlike most metal playground equipment, BigToys’ galvanized steel tubing is first primed and then powder-coated for superior rust resistance. This “triple-coating” greatly reduces the likelihood of rust “traveling” under the outer paint layer if metal components are scratched down to the raw steel underneath.
- Our plastic decks, enclosures and roofs are made from 100% post-consumer, recycled High Density Polyethylene (HDPE). Internal fiberglass-reinforcing is added to deck and enclosure supports for maximum strength and no sagging!
- We pre-drill every hole needed at the factory to assemble your BigToys so there is no need for on-site fabrication. This keeps the integrity of our triple-coating protection intact so our pipe won’t rust around connection points.
- Textured HDPE deck surfaces exceed the ADA requirement for slip-resistance in both wet and dry conditions.
- Each BigToys internal connector can hold up to 5,000 pounds. This simple but sturdy connection allows you to spend more of your budget on fun activities and not expensive clamps that are easily mis-installed.
- A rugged, cast aluminum end cap tops each steel upright, providing a finished look and connection point for attachments.
- Our unique textured powder coating helps keep pipe surfaces cooler in hot weather and gives children a tactile experience different from common glossy coatings.
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BigToys Conditioned Wood System Features:
- BigToys child-friendly conditioned wood is EPA approved and contains NO CCA. Our conditioning preservative won't leach out, won't stain, doesn’t pollute the environment and won’t harm children.
- Our unique milling process results in a smooth furniture-grade finish. In addition to sanding every exposed surface, we also take the time to remove all corners from our dimensional lumber on enclosures and decks.
- Wood is a natural material that offers children beauty, warmth and a connection to nature. This connection adds to a child's experience on the playground.
- BigToys’ patented, internal "Eagle" fastener expands for a secure connection that won’t loosen as a result of expansion and contraction of the surrounding wood.
- All BigToys decks and enclosures are factory assembled eliminating on-site fabrication. You don’t need any specialized carpentry skills to build your BigToys.
We believe in wood
Many people feel we are moving away from our connection to the natural world around us. Wood based BigToys playground equipment connects children to nature. Children can stimulate their natural instincts by reinforcing a connection to the natural materials of BigToys. This connection adds to a child's experience on our playground equipment and gives children an opportunity to relate to BigToys which will change naturally as they change.
We use only conditioned wood that is arsenate-free and contains no heavy metals to build our BigToys playground equipment. We believe that wood offers a natural, warm beauty that is not available in most man-made materials. Perfectly suited to commercial playground equipment; our conditioned wood has a smooth finish that delivers exceptional durability for generations of use. Many BigToys sold decades ago are still in use today on playgrounds throughout the world.
Wood is durable
We have been building BigToys playground equipment for over 30 years. We have an annual warranty rate of 0.3% and our warranty for our wood columns is 15 years. In many areas you will find children playing on the same wooden BigToys playground equipment their parents played on.
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BigToys'® EpiCenter™
BigToys'® EpiCenter™ is sure to be an instant playground focal point. EpiCenter promotes collaborative play by linking movement between kids, resulting in an exciting circular ride for kids in the middle, and a balance challenge for kids on the arms.
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