The idea for a sandbox.
Placement rules and structures of the sandbox
Creating a sandbox for your child and his friends should be guided by the basic principles of its location:
Foresight.
Children should be in sight of adults, so you need to place the sandbox so that it is easily visible and accessible.
Hygienic requirements.
You should not have a place to play under the trees , otherwise not only falling leaves and bird droppings can create unnecessary problems.
Protection.
Direct sunlight does more harm than good, so protection from the sun will certainly need to be taken into account.
Ease of use.
Counting size of the construction, be sure to take into account the approximate number of children who will use it. There are typical standards for children’s facilities. Structures to be made of wood, as the most eco-friendly material. Usually it is a square whose side is from 2.5 to 3 m. Sand for filling such structures must be about 2 m³. If you do a standard sandbox, then as material for her need to take a pine boards 25-30 mm thick.
Small but useful additions
Cover – protective measure little upgrade the standard version and add a cover to the finished design. Sandbox with lid – option for prudent parents.
Why such unusual item? Quite simply, we are using the cover: to protect the sand from the rain; not let the wind bring here leaves and other debris possible; not allowed in the construction of cats and dogs: let him seek another place for the toilet.
If the procedure facilities cover was for some reason not possible, we can restrict tent or film. Attached to the gum or simply bricks, these paintings will perform the main function – protecting.
Choosing the right sand usually for children to play selected river sand. It is believed that it is the most pure and contains a minimum of impurities. Bought in a store building materials quartz sand too bad. Any sand requires screening.