Douglas wood at EXIT Toys
Our playground equipment and picnic tables are made from planed and dried Douglas wood. This wood is a 100% natural product from European forests. Douglas wood is known for its natural resistance to wood rot and insects.
At EXIT Toys, we deliberately choose around 95% heart-free wood. This means the beams are sawn from the tree trunk in such a way that the heart is not in the centre of the beam. This creates wood with less internal tension, and that offers important benefits for the playground equipment.
Heart-free Douglas wood: less tension, fewer splinters
Our Douglas wood beams are sawn in such a way that the heart is located outside the centre of the beam. This sawing method creates less tension in the wood and helps create a stable construction.
Advantages of this sawing method:
• Less tension in the wood, so there is less risk of deep drying cracks
• More stable and shape-retaining playground equipment
• Less risk of splinters during play
This is how we combine the natural properties of Douglas wood with a construction that stays strong and reliable.
Why Douglas wood turns grey and cracks
Wood is a living material. That means cracks can always occur, even over time. These cracks do not affect the strength of the wood. After you receive your order, the Douglas wood has a warm yellow-red colour. Due to weather conditions, this colour will naturally turn grey over time. This is a normal process and does not affect the quality of the wood.
Would you like to keep the original colour or give the wood extra protection against moisture and UV rays? Then you can treat it with a high-quality exterior wood stain that is suitable for Douglas wood. This is not necessary, but it is possible if you want to preserve the original colour.
How is Douglas wood playground equipment anchored?
Our Douglas wood playground equipment is not buried in the ground. Instead, we use strong metal ground anchors. The galvanized metal anchor is firmly attached to the wooden leg and then placed in the ground and set in concrete. This keeps the playground equipment firm and stable, even during intensive use. The bottom of the wooden leg stays just above ground level, so the wood does not come into direct contact with damp soil or fungi. This keeps the leg drier and reduces the risk of wood rot.
Warranty on Douglas playground equipment and picnic tables
Our Douglas wood playground equipment and picnic tables are made for years of enjoyment. That is why we apply clear warranty periods for each quality line. In the overview below, you can see at a glance which warranty belongs to each quality line.
| Quality line |
Wood dimensions |
Full warranty |
Wood warranty |
| Linea 85 |
8.5 x 8.5 cm |
2 years |
2 years |
| Robust 110 |
11 x 11 cm |
2 years |
5 years |
| Massiv 140 |
14 x 14 cm |
5 years |
5 years |
| X Picnic tables |
16 x 4.5 cm |
2 years |
5 years |
The full warranty applies to the construction, fittings and accessories. The wood warranty applies to wood rot and structural failure.
Warranty conditions
The warranty applies to normal home use and correct assembly according to the manual. This also includes the use of the prescribed ground anchors, so the wood does not come into direct contact with the soil.
Natural properties of wood are not covered by the warranty. This includes cracks, knots, resin, greying or dark grey and black stains caused by moisture. Damage caused by incorrect assembly or poor maintenance may invalidate the wood warranty.
Buy Douglas playground equipment and picnic tables
Would you like to buy Douglas playground equipment or a picnic table for your garden? With the Douglas wood products from EXIT Toys, you choose a natural material and a strong construction that is suitable for daily use. Thanks to the heart-free wood, the stable structure and the smart anchoring, our playground equipment and picnic tables stand firmly and reliably in the garden. View the range and discover which Douglas playground equipment or picnic table suits your family and outdoor space.
