Kids Frontier Play Fort w/ Swingbeam

The Kids Discovery Play Fort w/ Swingbeam is the newest addition to the Backyard Fun For Kids family of cool forts to build. This massive play fort features two levels, one at 5 feet and the upper at 7 feet. The lower deck is 4ft. x 6ft. wide and the upper is 6ft. x 6ft. wide with 7ft. of head clearance. This kids fort playhouse is easy to modify and will fit almost any slide combination. All of which are available through Backyard fun for kids. (Slide not included in this DIY Fort kit)

Fort hardware (hot-dipped galvanized)

Swingbeam A-frame bracket and hardware (hot-dipped galvanized)

13 ladder brackets with hardware

2 One trapeze bar with plastisol coated bar (yel, blu, or grn)

6 iron ductile swing hangers and spring clips

2 removable marine grade vinyl tarps (grn or blu)

4 safety handles

Step-by-step 3D illustrated manual

2 Swings w/ plasicol coated chains and UV protected seats (won't heat up in direct sunlight)
*Lumber Not Inlcuded
*slide not included

For building a fort for kids, use only the best materials, which are present in our product line. Our patented two-piece swingbeam bracketing system makes installation quick and easy. The bracket, made from 7 gauge high-tensile steel, is unsurpassed in strength and like all hardware components carries a one year warranty.

The swings and trapeze bar for all our forts are rated as 'high-end residential' and should last years in your backyard playground. The plastisol coated bars and chains make for soft easy gripping and won't pinch fingers or tangle hair.

This solid structure is supported by six 4x4's - cement, ground anchors and braces are not needed. The deck boards are 2x6 lumber and can easily support the weight of several adults. (Lumber NOT included in the Fort kits)

Like all Backyard Fun For Kids kits the entry ladder is inclined 30 degrees and made from 4x4 and 2x6 lumber, never 2x4's, dowels or 1" lumber.

Bonus features include:
Wide entry area from the lower level to upper level, almost 6 feet!
Two pairs (four) of extra-long safety handles with molded finger grips.
Instructions for adding a picnic table and benches.
Instructions for building with or without slides.
Compatible with all Backyard Fun For Kids add-on kits (rockwall, monkey bars, etc.)
Built in sandbox

Frontier Fort Lumber Purchase Sheet
Size w/O Slide W/slide w/slide Total
lower deck upper deck
4x4x12 7 no change no change 7
4x4x10 4 no change + 1 4-5
4x4x8 2 no change no change 2
2x6x12 11 no change no change 11
2x6x10 2 no change no change 2
2x6x8 7 no change + 1 7-8
2x4x12 9 no change no change 9
5/4x6x8 11 - 1 - 1 9-11

Approximate lumber cost is $500-550. View lumber sheet

Required Tools
•Circular saw
•Electric drill w/ philips head bit
•1 ¼" spade bit
•7/16" standard drill bit
•5/8" standard drill bit (6'x 6' forts)
•Socket wrench w/ 9/16" deep socket
•Hammer
•Vise grips
•Tape measure
•Combination square
•Extension cord
•Pencil
•Level

Safety, Finishing and Optional Tools
•Electric impact wrench w/ 9/16" deep socket
•Hand sander
•Router w/ round over bit
•Stain/waterproof sealer
•Saw horses
•Safety glasses
•Work gloves
•Dust Mask

Swing Beam Requirement
4 x 6 x 12 1
4 x 6 x 8 1
4 x 4 x 10 2
2 x 4 x 8 1