Trampolines are becoming THE items for health and fun activity for families but many potential trampoline owners don’t want to lose the beauty and aesthetic appeal they have worked so hard for in their beautiful backyard. What is a potential trampoline owner to do? Consider the aesthetic benefits for inground trampolines and how they blend seamlessly into a yard, no matter how beautifully landscaped.

An inground trampoline is virtually unable to be distinguished in your landscaping (unless you have a safety enclosure and some families opt for one). An inground trampoline is buried into the yard and when you use it you’re bouncing at ground level.

Aesthetic benefits for inground trampolines

Here are some items to consider when getting an inground trampoline and why they are so popular for those who want to keep their beautifully landscaped yard space.

1. Choose your site carefully. You will want a site for the inground trampoline that is level and has good drainage — you don’t want your inground trampoline above a pit filled with water. Choose a site that has no overhead obstructions or hazards — tree branches, the overhang on the house, etc.
2. Can you dig the hole by hand or will you need to bring in heavy equipment? If you need to have equipment brought in, is your yard large enough for it to maneuver through?
3. Air movement is crucial beneath the trampoline as a large volume of air is displaced when you’re jumping on the trampoline. It may be necessary to leave a small gap — two inches — to allow air to escape. Insufficient air flow will impede rebounding ability.

These are three of the items you will want to think about when considering an inground trampoline. You already know you want one, you just need to know where it will fit into your landscaping.

If you’re thinking about getting an above ground or an inground trampoline this year, give us a call. Let’s talk about the best trampoline for you, your family and your budget.

For many inground and above ground trampoline owners, the season for rebounding has past. If you’re looking at your trampoline and wondering if it will serve you another season, you may be wondering how to restore a trampoline and we have tips.

Don’t think you have to completely toss away your inground or above ground trampoline because some of the components need some tender loving care.

How To Restore A Trampoline

• Check the trampoline frame. This is the component that is most responsible for the trampoline being safe to use. Check the frame for corrosion or any weak spots and give your trampoline retailer a call to find out about replacing damaged or worn parts.
• Inspect the jump mat. You’re looking for pilling on the surface, any worn areas around the springs and any portion where it looks worn on the mat itself. You can replace the jump mat and breath new life into the entire trampoline.  Being diligent in the use of a jump mat cover will help extend the life of the jump mat and protect it from the elements and from the damaging rays of the sun.
• The springs on the trampoline can wear out, stretch or corrode over time. Look at the springs when they are at rest and measure the length of the spring from the mat to the frame. Do they appear stretched out? Are they in fact stretched out from their original length? If so, give us a call and let’s get them replaced before your next trampoline season comes around.
• Is the safety enclosure intact? Have winds damaged the supports of the enclosure? Are there any rips or tears in the enclosure? If the answer is yes, you will want to replace them before anyone uses it again.

Depending on where you live, it might make sense to disassemble the trampoline and store it safety away so it isn’t damaged by harsh weather conditions.

If you’re thinking about getting an above ground or an inground trampoline this year, give us a call. Let’s talk about the best trampoline for you, your family and your budget.