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(Almost) nothing is impossible for a good do-it-yourselfer. Since the slide area is usually not built by yourself but bought, you can of course build a slide yourself in any desired shape, even with a curve.
Building a curved slide yourself is a challenge
All you have to do is get the right component and the right assembly instructions. However, it is also clear that you should have the necessary manual skills or competent help so that the play equipment is safe for your children to use.
Where can I get the necessary material from?
You will not only find ready-made slides made of a wide variety of materials on the Internet and also in specialist shops, but also accessories for so-called modular slides. Do you prefer a plastic slide or should it be a metal slide?
You can also build a slide with curves or waves. Make sure you are either buying a complete kit or the material for a specific building guide. In addition, the accessories for children's play equipment should always be tested by the TÜV and have the appropriate seal.
How to build a slide with a curve yourself
If you have bought a complete kit for a slide with a curve, then make sure you follow the assembly instructions. If you have obtained building instructions, then buy the required material. You can get most of it at the hardware store, maybe sometimes also in the timber trade. The best (and cheapest) way to find special components such as the slide is probably on the Internet.
Never change the dimensions of posts so that you can buy cheaper and do not exchange any components without the necessary experience. You may endanger the safety of your children when playing with and on the slide.
The essentials in brief:
- Use a prefabricated kit if you have little manual skills
- as an advanced craftsman select building instructions
- buy supplies
- work carefully according to the assembly instructions
- try sliding yourself
tips
The easiest way to build a slide is to use a prefabricated kit. In most cases, there is no need to saw the large components and you only need a good cordless screwdriver for assembly.