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What is the best way to anchor a swing set?

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You can't go wrong with concrete footings and metal fasteners or eye hooks! You can easily attach and anchor your swing set to that.

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Can I use a metal swing?

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Maybe, but that sounds uncomfortable. You will probably be better off using something more flexible.

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I got a disabled child and would like a swing for him. We don't have grass in the garden, only bricks. Is there a safe way to make a swing there?

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You could get some interlocking EVA foam tiles.They are relatively cheap and fit together like puzzle pieces.

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Do you make anchors for round legs?

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Yes, in fact most standard anchors work equally well on both round and square legs. The most commonly used anchor is the 1½" x 27" standard Hellanker anchor.

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Where can I buy these anchor kits from?

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Generally, you can buy them at any home improvement or hardware store. You should also expect to find them at any store that sells swing sets.

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How do I anchor a swing set that's in rocks?

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In general, you'll have a lot of difficulty safely anchoring a swing set in rocks. Your best bet is to move the swing set so that it's positioned over soil instead. You can then use concrete or ground anchoring to anchor the swing set there.

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How should I anchor a swing on artificial grass?

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This depends on what type of soil is underneath the artificial grass (since this is what the anchors will ultimately be inserted into). As long as there's soil or sand underneath the grass, anchor the swing set the same way you would over natural grass.

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What's the best way to remove metal that's anchored in concrete?

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This is exceedingly hard to do without damaging the concrete around the anchor. If you've poured in a small amount of concrete to anchor a swing set, your best bet may be to remove the entire concrete slab from the ground, then use a hammer to chip away the concrete surrounding the anchor.

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