If you believe there is no way to set up a trampoline on unleveled ground, here is your solution. Hopefully, I will be able to provide you with a safe way to set up your new family yard toy, even if your yard is uneven.
In order to see how much work you have to do, you will need the proper tools. You will be either adding or removing earth from your yard, so you will need a shovel or, for bigger hills, an excavator.
Before getting crazy with an excavator, purchase a string level from your local hardware store. To use, place the stakes in the ground on opposite sides of your site and run a string between them. Grab a friend and place the level between the two on the string. Then move it along the string until it is level.
Now, find a stick and mark it as you move down the string. If the mark is above the string, get rid of some of the dirt or soil. If the mark is below the line you will need to add some.
When you believe the area is level, use a string to go over it and remove excess dirt. Then, use a rake to fine level. Finally, make sure everything is firm to the ground, you may need to add or remove earth.
If you are worried about your trampoline corroding, you may opt to build a retaining wall. You will be able to find interlocking blocks at your local lawn and garden store. While at the store, look for a trampoline safety net, this will prevent injury from falling off the trampoline.
If you don't want to do any excavation on your lawn your other option would be to build footings for your trampoline. You want make sure that you understand that people are going to be jumping on your trampoline and the footings that you build up will need to be sturdy in order to prevent any failure when there is impact on them.
I would suggest you build the footings out of cinder blocks and fill the footing with sand or dirt. Once you have built your footings and placed your trampoline on top of them you will want to use stakes to secure the trampoline to the footings so that no slippage occurs.
No matter which option you choose please make sure that you keep safety in mind at all times. A trampoline is great fun and great exercise. Making sure that you provide a level environment for your trampoline will ensure that it is maintained in proper condition for many years to come. If you set your trampoline on uneven ground, you could cause your trampoline undue stress and failure could occur. Happy jumping! - 16752
In order to see how much work you have to do, you will need the proper tools. You will be either adding or removing earth from your yard, so you will need a shovel or, for bigger hills, an excavator.
Before getting crazy with an excavator, purchase a string level from your local hardware store. To use, place the stakes in the ground on opposite sides of your site and run a string between them. Grab a friend and place the level between the two on the string. Then move it along the string until it is level.
Now, find a stick and mark it as you move down the string. If the mark is above the string, get rid of some of the dirt or soil. If the mark is below the line you will need to add some.
When you believe the area is level, use a string to go over it and remove excess dirt. Then, use a rake to fine level. Finally, make sure everything is firm to the ground, you may need to add or remove earth.
If you are worried about your trampoline corroding, you may opt to build a retaining wall. You will be able to find interlocking blocks at your local lawn and garden store. While at the store, look for a trampoline safety net, this will prevent injury from falling off the trampoline.
If you don't want to do any excavation on your lawn your other option would be to build footings for your trampoline. You want make sure that you understand that people are going to be jumping on your trampoline and the footings that you build up will need to be sturdy in order to prevent any failure when there is impact on them.
I would suggest you build the footings out of cinder blocks and fill the footing with sand or dirt. Once you have built your footings and placed your trampoline on top of them you will want to use stakes to secure the trampoline to the footings so that no slippage occurs.
No matter which option you choose please make sure that you keep safety in mind at all times. A trampoline is great fun and great exercise. Making sure that you provide a level environment for your trampoline will ensure that it is maintained in proper condition for many years to come. If you set your trampoline on uneven ground, you could cause your trampoline undue stress and failure could occur. Happy jumping! - 16752
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