Learn more about average vinyl and wooden play set lifespans. Parents love the maintenance-free convenience while kids love the one-of-a-kind look. On top of that, you can easily expect your set to last long enough to not only thrill your own kids, but your grandkids as well! In addition, the ultra-colorful look and the custom options are guaranteed to get your kids up off the couch and playing outside. You’ll never have to repaint, stain - or re-stain, seal - or re-seal, a vinyl play set. Vinyl play sets and swing sets are essentially maintenance-free outdoor equipment that last a lifetime. Not only do vinyl swing sets fare better in comparison to metal ones, but there are a whole host of other reasons to choose vinyl when shopping for your kids’ new play set. The safer, more exciting, more stylish vinyl sets that last a lifetime are taking all the headlines in the 21st century. Metal sets were once the gold standard, but that was a long time ago. This can make a world of difference if a child were to accidentally run into the set during high-energy outdoor play. Metal is hard, while our vinyl sets are softer on the surface and extremely sturdy thanks to their timber frames. Not only does a vinyl set never chip, rust, or get too hot, it also is a safer material to play on. Simply put, vinyl is just a safer material for children. Overall Less Safe - For parents, it’s always safety first.Not only will the set lose its luster, but most parents aren’t too keen on their kids coming inside covered in paint chips. Metal play sets get their vibrant colors from paint, which chips off quickly. However, vinyl sets keep their color - while metal sets tend to lose it. Paint Chips - The bright colors of both metal and vinyl swing sets are what make a play set so appealing to children.Design a custom set using our 3D design center. Ultimately, the lack of exciting features is one of the main reasons kids and parents are moving on from metal playsets. While vinyl sets are always able to be outfitted with extras, the simple frames of metal playsets don’t allow that kind of customization. That’s why Adventure World Play Sets makes custom sets and custom add-ons a specialty of ours, including rock walls, ice cream stands, and playhouses. No Specialty or Custom Touches - Your kids, and how they like to play outside, are totally unique.Learn more about what makes the safest swing sets for kids. This can cause young hands unexpected pain and discomfort when playing outside. In the hot summer sun, metal sets can become EXTREMELY hot to the touch. Hot to the Touch - Playing outside is fun year round, but the summer is prime-time for outdoor fun.Not only is the rust unsightly from a distance, but kids tend to get it all over their hands and clothes while playing. Full metal sets are certain to develop rust at some point, making this one of the primary factors that keeps these sets out of backyards today. Rust - Chances are if you catch a glimpse of a metal playset nowadays, it’ll be covered in rust.