--- title: Why You Need a High-Quality Swing Set description: Buying a cheap swing set online is a huge gamble. It’s impossible to understand what you’re getting without seeing it and examining the quality of the material. --- # Why You Need a High-Quality Swing Set 7/15/17 9:00 AM / by [Swingset & Toy Warehouse](https://blog.swingsetwarehouse.com/author/swingset-toy-warehouse)  ![A vinyl swingset will never crack peel or fade.](https://blog.swingsetwarehouse.com/hs-fs/hubfs/sk60_RT.jpg?width=789&name=sk60_RT.jpg "A vinyl swingset will never crack peel or fade.") One of the scariest scenes in the movie *Jaws* has nothing to do with the shark. It’s in the first 10 minutes of the movie, where we meet Chief Brody, his family, and their dangerous – it cuts the older son’s hand – creaky, 1970s metal swing-set. OK, so we may be biased, given our line of work. But there’s something about seeing a low-quality [backyard swing set](https://www.swingsetwarehouse.com/products/swing-sets/cedar-playgrounds) that makes us cringe. Buying a cheap swing set online is a huge gamble. It’s impossible to understand what you’re getting without seeing it and understanding what it will take to set it up. You might find yourself saddled with a warranty that expires after a year or so, or building a swing set made from lesser materials, all just to save some money. It’s our belief that if you’re going to spend money on backyard play, you should make the investment in a high-quality swing set. Here’s why: ## 1. It can grow with your family A high-quality swing set is one that can grow with your children. If you have a big family, you can change and add features as your children grow. ## 2. It’s made from safe, quality materials Good swing sets are made from materials such as high-quality woods – cedar, redwood – or sturdy vinyl. ## 3. You’ll keep your children active As we’ve pointed out many times in the past, a high-quality backyard swing set can be an excellent incentive to get your kids playing outside and staying active. If you’re ready to purchase a high-quality swing set, here are some of your options: ## [![vinyl Paygrounds do not fade chip or peel.](https://blog.swingsetwarehouse.com/hs-fs/hubfs/8tp2B.jpg?width=290&name=8tp2B.jpg "vinyl Paygrounds do not fade chip or peel.")](http://www.swingsetwarehouse.com/products/swing-sets/cedar-playgrounds/titan-peak/titan-peak-2/)Cedar Playgrounds Why choose [cedar playgrounds](https://www.swingsetwarehouse.com/products/swing-sets/cedar-playgrounds)? For one thing, cedar is eco-friendly and 100 percent natural. It won’t cost you as much as redwood, and it’s still sturdy enough to withstand moisture, humidity, and insect damage, especially after you’ve treated the set with a paint or finish. Our cedar playground collection includes the Backyard Adventures Combo Set, with features that include a tree house, trapeze bar, monkey bars, fireman’s pole, rock wall and tire swing. ## ![fort ticonderoga2_RT.jpg](https://blog.swingsetwarehouse.com/hs-fs/hubfs/fort%20ticonderoga2_RT.jpg?width=257&name=fort%20ticonderoga2_RT.jpg)Redwood Playgrounds When you want a backyard playset that’s as beautiful as it is durable, choose redwood. It will cost more than cedar, but offers considerably more strength. It will resist rot, decay and insect damage, and is just as eco-friendly. Whether you’re looking for simple swing sets or more elaborate backyard playsets and forts, we have [redwood playgrounds](http://www.swingsetwarehouse.com/products/swing-sets/redwood-playgrounds) to fit an array of backyards and budgets. ## [![Vinyl Swingsets are low maintenance.](https://blog.swingsetwarehouse.com/hs-fs/hubfs/c3%20tunnel%20Escape_RT.jpg?width=281&name=c3%20tunnel%20Escape_RT.jpg "Vinyl Swingsets are low maintenance.")](http://www.swingsetwarehouse.com/products/swing-sets/vinyl-swingsets/c3-tunnel-escape/)Vinyl Swing Sets [Vinyl swing sets](http://www.swingsetwarehouse.com/products/swing-sets/vinyl-swingsets) are perfect for humid climates and shore communities, and after your swing set is installed, there’s no maintenance required. Wooden swing sets need regular resealing, but vinyl will never crack, fade or peel. ## Space Saver Swing Sets Your kids want a swing set, but you look at your backyard and think “We just don’t have the room.” That’s where a [space saver swing set](http://www.swingsetwarehouse.com/products/swing-sets/space-saver-swingsets) can save the day. ## ![Stand alone Space Saver swing sets are perfect for families with smaller yards.](https://blog.swingsetwarehouse.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Stand%20alone%20Space%20Saver.jpg?width=263&name=Stand%20alone%20Space%20Saver.jpg "Stand alone Space Saver swing sets are perfect for families with smaller yards.") These free-standing redwood and cedar units are perfect for families with smaller yards – such as townhome – or anyone who wants to give their children a place to play without sacrificing too much space in the yard. If any of these options sound appealing, [visit Swingset & Toy Warehouse](https://www.swingsetwarehouse.com/contact/locations/) online or at one of our four New Jersey locations. 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