Adult Swing Design

Most adults today have pleasant childhood memories of playing at the park or their own backyard, swinging on a swing set. Swinging isn't just for children; it's relaxing and enjoyable. Today adult-sized swing sets are gaining popularity and becoming easier to find. There are even a number of options when purchasing an adult swing set.

There are three types of swing designs on the market. The first type is the porch or patio swing with chains that needs to hang on a frame or rafter of a house. The second type of swing comes with their own metal or wood frame like the Canopy style garden swings. The last type of swing for your garden is a Glider bench. Glider benches are built on a ball bearing glider mechanism that creates the gliding or swinging motion.
The kind of material you want for your swing, such as wood, metal, or plastic.
- Wood garden swings offer several choices and styles. They come in a variety of wood types like teak, cedar, cedar logs and pine that you can stain or leave natural to age over time. They also come in furniture styles like Georgian, Chippendale, Tuscany, and Adirondack. A cedar log swing is a charming addition to the outdoors with its durability and beautiful "natural" log design that blends into its surroundings. For added exquisiteness and style, a canopy garden swing will add elegance and appeal to any garden area.
- Metal garden swings are made from wrought iron or aluminum. These type of swings can fit a modern designed home or adding that special touch to your flower garden of another era,that reminds you of a Southern Plantations or an old Victorian home. Most of your metal garden swings are very durable and can handle all type of weather as they have a painted finish that prevents them from rusting.
- Plastic or Wicker resin swings are perfect for people who want to easily move their swing around the yard. These swings are great for a tight budget and their appearances are easily altered to match any style with a coat of paint. Plastic and Weather wicker materials can with stand the harsh outdoor elements, but make sure that you buy a wicker swing that is weather wicker designs. These are the best garden swings for families with children, since they can withstand the abuse and don't cost a lot to replace.

The last two things that you want to consider before buying a garden swing are the construction and installation of the swing. The swing must be sturdy and built with safety in mind, suspended porch swings should be installed where there is enough clearance and support for the weight of the chosen swing and free-standing swings or glider benches need a flat, sturdy foundation to keep from tipping over. Check and see if the swing is hanging from wooden arms, bare chain, or plastic-wrapped chain. Open type chains and rough wood slates can pinch fingers or legs when using the swing. Make sure that the screws, bolts and other metal part inspected and maintained to keep the swing in safe working order.