Why do Ruffhouse Play Systems stand above the rest? We've taken our Swing Sets and put them up against the other playsets you may be considering for your children and backyard.
We're certain you'll find that there is no better choice for your children's safety, their fun, their enjoyment, and your new play system's durability than Ruffhouse Play Systems.
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The basics - Composition, Quality, Safety, Durability, and Fun.
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Ruffhouse Vinyl Play Systems
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Wooden Swing Sets
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Other Vinyl Play Set Companies
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| The basics - Composition, quality, safety, durability, and fun |
Play Set Material Composition |
Ruffhouse Vinyl Play Sets are composed of the highest quality vinyl with heavy-duty galvanized metal, and wood inserts |
Wood playgrounds are composed of redwood, cedar, cunninghamia, and/or other types of wood. |
Other vinyl play sets are composed of vinyl with wood inserts, and poly lumber or plastic platforms and side panels. |
| Safety Features |
Vinyl stays cool to the touch. NO slivers from wood, NO harmful stains or chemicals, NO cuts or burns from exposed metal bolts or brackets, nothing sharp or dangerous at all!! |
Wood can become hot to the touch. Possible slivers from the wood. Possible chemicals from wood stains and wood treatment, possible burns or cuts from metal brackets and bolts |
No slivers from exposed wood, no harmful stains or chemicals, possible cuts or burns from exposed metal bolt and brackets , possible burns from poly plastic platforms and side panels |
| Structural Safety |
Extremely strong and safe for adult play as well. Structural support from heavy duty vinyl, heavy gauge steel inserts, and wood inserts. |
Extremely strong when new and not cracking or decaying. Stuctural support from wood. Only the high-end ones can support adult play. |
Strong and safe. Structural support from vinyl and wood inserts. Some are strong enough for adults. |
| Accessories and Fun! |
Slides, Rockwalls, Climbers, Swings, Brigdes, etc. Plus, Ruffhouse is the only play set with built-in misters, sprayers, water canons, and more |
Slides, Rockwalls, Climbers, Swings, Brigdes, etc. |
Slides, Rockwalls, Climbers, Swings, Brigdes, etc. |
| Built-in Water Cannons |
Choice of built-in cannons and guns shooting up to 40 ft |
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| Built-in Mist system |
Customizable, built-in mist system to add as much mist as you want |
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| Maintenance |
No Painting, Staining, Sanding needed - no maintenance - ever |
Heavy Maintenance: Lag bolts need to be tightened every few months, and needs sanding and staining at least every six months |
Light Maintenance: No Painting, Staining, Sanding needed - bolts need to be tightened once in a while |
| Weathering |
Looks New throughout the years |
Looks aged, dried, warped and cracking unless it has been treated every season |
Stays nice unless the vinyl is exposed to extreme climates in which case it will yellow, fade, and possibly become brittle |
| Fun Factor |
Kids will play all year: round no matter how hot it gets. No slivers, no stain or paint rubbing off onto their hands and cloths, just fun |
Kids will play when it is not too hot, and when the play set looks fun and safe (no slivers, etc). |
Kids will play until it gets too hot outside. |
| Vinyl Protection: |
Ruffhouse uses the highest quality vinyl with Solar Guard - The only vinyl independently tested in the harshest climate (AZ). |
No Vinyl - Only wood that will soon look old, splinter, and need to be treated and re-stained |
Any other vinyl with out Solar Guard will fade, yellow, and not hold up in hot climates such as Arizona |
| Hardware and Play Set Structural Engineering: |
Revolutionary Route-in technology allows for All platform rails, side panels, and pickets to be routed into the post and screwed together, providing for extra strength and durability |
All wood play set companies use metal brackets and/or exposed bolts and screws to hold the play set together |
All other vinyl play set companies use metal brackets and exposed bolts and screws to hold the play set together |
| Comparing Specific Details |
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Ruffhouse Vinyl Play Systems |
Wooden Swing Sets |
Other Vinyl Play Set Companies |
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Platform Plank Material Composition: |
All Vinyl Platforms: Ruffhouse uses the highest quality vinyl with Solar Guard - The only vinyl independently tested in the harshest climates (AZ). |
| Only wood that will wear, weather, crack, splinter, and need to be sanded, treated, and re-stained - guaranteed. |
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| Most vinyl play set companies use poly or recycled plastic lumber or wood for their platform planks. Plastic Lumber will fade with time, and will get hot. No Vinyl Protection |
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| Platform Plank Size and Strength: |
All Vinyl 1.5 x 5.5" non-slip planks that will never fade or get hot |
1 x 6" Wood Planks wear, weather, crack and sliver - guaranteed. |
Other vinyl play set companies use poly plastic 1" thick planks that will fade and get hot in the summer. |
| Platform Sub-Structure & Support Rails: |
Ruffhouse uses top grade 2x6 wood inserted in 2x6 Vinyl Rails. |
| Generally uses 4x4 or 2x6 wood support rails for the platform - exposed to the elements. |
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| Uses 2x3.5 vinyl support rails with 2x3.5 wood inserts. |
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| Platform Engineering and Assembly: |
Vinyl Platforms assembled using rout-in technology, allows for no exposed lag bolts, or brackets holding the tower together |
Wood platforms assembled with exposed bolts, screws and brackets which can cut and burn your child! |
Plastic platforms held together using exposed bolts, screws, and brackets which can cut and burn your child! |
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Post Vinyl Protection: |
Vinyl Protected: Ruffhouse uses the highest quality vinyl with Solar Guard - The only vinyl independently tested in the harshest climates (AZ). |
No Vinyl - Only wood that will soon look old, crack, splinter, and need to be sanded, treated, and re-stained |
Vinyl Protected: any other vinyl with out Solar Guard will fade and not hold up in hot climates such as Arizona |
| Post Material composition: |
Heavy-gauge galvanized steel post inserted into a .35 wall Solar Guard Vinyl post sleeve that won't crack, warp, splinter or deteriorate. |
Stained or Painted Wood, usually Redwood, Cedar, or Cunninghamia - exposed to the elements. |
Medium to low quality pine wood (sometimes treated) inserted into a vinyl post sleeve (usually thin vinyl that with out Solar Guard will fade and not hold up in hot climates such as Arizona) |
| Post Size and Strength: |
Ruffhouse use 5x5 vinyl posts, which have the galvanized metal inside as well! Extremely strong. (can support over 2500 lbs) |
Uses 4x4" wood posts that crack, warp, and splinter with time. Strong when new and not cracking or warped. |
Use 4x4 vinyl posts with 4x4 wood inserts. Strong. |
| Post Engineering and Assembly: |
Vinyl Post assembled using rout-in technology, allows for no exposed lag bolts, or brackets holding the tower together |
Wood posts assembled with exposed bolts, screws and brackets which can cut and burn your child! |
Vinyl posts held together using exposed bolts, screws, and brackets which can cut and burn your child! |
| Side Panels |
Side Panel Material Composition: |
All Vinyl Side Panels with aluminum and steel inserts: Ruffhouse uses the highest quality vinyl with Solar Guard - The only vinyl independently tested and will stay cool in the harshest climates (AZ). |
Only wood that will wear, weather, crack, splinter, and need to be sanded, treated, and re-stained - guaranteed. No vinyl protection. |
Most vinyl play set companies use poly or recycled plastic lumber or wood for their side panels. Plastic Lumber will fade with time, and will get hot. No Vinyl Protection |
| Side Panel Picket Size and Strength: |
All Vinyl 1x3 cool-to-the-touch pickets that will never fade or get hot, and which are routed into the support rails - strong, and cannot be broken off, or unscrewed |
1 x 3" Wood Pickets that will wear, weather, crack and sliver - guaranteed. They are usually screwed on with 2 - 4 screws, and can crack or break off easily |
Other vinyl play set companies use poly plastic 1x3" thick pickets that will fade and get hot in the summer. They are usually screwed on with 2 - 4 screws, and can crack or break off easily |
| Side Panel Rails Size and Strength? |
Ruffhouse uses top grade 2x3.5 aluminum inserted in 2x3.5 Vinyl Solar Guard side panel rails. All rails are routed and screwed into the posts for extra strength for a lifetime. |
| Generally use 1x6 or 1x4 wood side panel rails - exposed to the elements. Rails are screwed or lag bolted into the wood posts. (lag bolts will loosen with time, and wood may strip or crack) |
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| Generally use 1x6 or 1x4 poly plastic side panel rails which can get hot and fade in the sun. Rails are screwed or lag bolted into the vinyl posts. (lag bolts will loosen with time, and plastic may strip or crack) |
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| Side Panel Engineering and Assembly: |
Vinyl Side Panels assembled using rout-in technology, allows for no exposed lag bolts, or brackets holding the tower together |
Wood side panels are assembled with exposed bolts, screws and brackets which can cut and burn your child! |
Plastic platforms held together using exposed bolts, screws, and brackets which can cut and burn your child! |
| Swing Beam |
Swing Beam Composition |
Heavy-gauge galvanized steel beam inserts covered in .30 wall Solar Guard Vinyl that won't crack, warp, splinter or weather |
Uses exposed wood for swing beams - may crack or warp. |
Use 2x6 wood inserts that can sag or warp with weather and time. |
| Swing Beam Size and Strength |
(2) 2x6 vinyl beams with galvanized metal inserts bolted and plated together with steel plates |
Wooden Playground companies use 4x6 or 4x4" wood beams that may crack, warp, and splinter with time |
Other viny companies generally use (1) or (2) 2x6 vinyl beams with wood inserts that can sag or warp with weather and time. |
| Swing Beam Support Panel Engineering and Assembly: |
Vinyl Side Panels assembled using rout-in technology, allows for no exposed lag bolts, or brackets holding the tower together |
Wood side panels are assembled with exposed bolts, screws and brackets which can cut and burn your child! |
Plastic platforms held together using exposed bolts, screws, and brackets which can cut and burn your child! |
| Roof |
Roof Material Composition? |
Choose an all vinyl roof or an all vinyl substructure with vinyl tarp: Ruffhouse uses the highest quality vinyl with Solar Guard - The only vinyl independently tested in the harshest climates (AZ). |
| Only wood, or tarp roofs that will wear, weather, crack, splinter, and need to be sanded, treated, and re-stained - guaranteed. |
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| Most vinyl play set companies use poly or recycled plastic lumber or Plastic for their roof. Plastic Lumber will fade with time, and will get hot. No Vinyl Protection |
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| Roof Size and Strength? |
All Vinyl 1 x 12" T&G Panelling that will never fade or get hot - screwed and glued together, and riveted to the vinyl/metal posts, or a heavy duty tarp screwed onto the vinyl |
Usually a heavy duty tarp, or 1x3 wood planks screwed on to 1x4 tarp boards. |
Other vinyl play set companies use poly plastic 1" thick panelling, or plastic domes that are screwed or bolted onto the vinyl posts, and will fade and get hot in the summer. |
