New Backyard Playset

The predecessor play set, which we've
dragged around since we lived
in Colorado.

Pine lumber, pressure treated, rated
for ground contact. And a lot
of it.

Cutting all the pieces took the better
part of a Saturday.

Each piece labeled to indicate
what part of the structure it goes to.

Rounding the edges of all the lumber
using an edge router. Each piece was then
sanded using a random orbital sander.

Applying a semi-transparent redwood
sealant to the wood prior to construction.

Leveling a 10' x 6' area for the base
of the fort structure.

Raising the basic frame

Decks and lower ladder...

Safety boards and tarp boards...

Railing done and adding the swingset beam

There are a total of 3 slides to be
installed. The yellow one is a 14' scoop.

Installing the first roof tarp, the 10' scoop
slide visible to the left (green).

The third, final, most expensive,
and most problematic slide, finally done.

All done! (For now.)

Some sort of clubhouse enclosure will be
added below the upper deck, but for
now it's playable and daddy's resting
from these labors for a while.