The sunlight helps the sand dry out while the shade provides protection. Avoid sites that are in full, direct sun or in a dark corner or damp area of the garden.
Safety first Always wear protective safety gear when necessary. Enlist the assistance of a helper, especially when lowering the finished sandpit into the ground. Make sure all children are at a safe distance away from the sandpit until construction is complete. Don't burn the off-cuts of pre-treated timber decking as the smoke and ash produced is toxic. Dispose of them as you would ordinary household waste. Materials: Decking boards x length required for the sandpit seating frame.
Our inside frame measures 1x1m, and so we're using four 1. Treated exterior timber — x length required for the wooden sandpit cover, though deck boards can be used instead Decking joists — we recommend decking joists that are approximately 40 to 50mm thick to ensure a stable support for the seating frame. We've used two joists at mm wide to create a combined joist frame height of mm.
Choose your preferred joist width to create the desired height of your frame. Play sand is softer and safer. Cardboard - if necessary, to protect the sandpit from glue drips. Tools: Handsaw or for a power option, choose a mitre saw if the joists are thinner than the cutting depth of the mitre saw or a circular saw Combi drill Wood drill bit and countersink bit Drill driver or electric screwdriver Builders line and pegs Garden spade Lawn edger Tape measure Long spirit level Two quick-release bar clamps Claw hammer Paint brush - for the end grain protector and paint Rafter square - to mark 45 degree angles Sanding block Garden fork - if using a pond or plastic liner Scissors or a utility knife Work bench Cloth Safety kit: Rigger gloves — for handling timber Disposable gloves — for applying the end grain protector.
Step 1 Measure and mark four deck joists to a length of 1m. Use a saw to cut the deck joists to size. Step 2 Treat all cut deck board ends with a decking end grain protector or wood treatment.
If these sawn ends are left unprotected, water will soak in leading to rot and decay. Wear safety gloves and apply with a paint brush following the instructions on the tin. Leave to dry. Step 3 Make two pencil marks on each end of the longer deck joists — one at the top and one at the bottom 3cm from the top and bottom edges.
Step 4 Lay one joist frame in position on the lawn and tap in builders pegs halfway into the soil at the outside corners. Step 5 Away from the hole, stand the two frames on their sides. Step 6 Create the horizontal seating around the top of the sandpit using deck boards. Step 7 Clamp the deck board to a workbench and cut along the marked line with a panel saw as shown or use a mitre or circular saw if preferred.
Step 8 Lay one deck board in position on top of the joist frame so the shortest length is flush with the inside of the joist frame. Step 9 Repeat Steps 6 and 7 and make another angled cut in a new board. Step 10 Lay the seating frame upside down on a solid, flat surface for example on a patio or piece of plywood - not straight onto grass.
Step 11 Once the glue has dried, flip the frame over and sit the deck board frame in place on top of the joists frame so the metal panels are on the underside. The frame is now completed. It's p erfect for kids to play in while keeping them amused on a warm summer's day, and it's also easy to build and maintain.
New research by home improvement and garden retailer, Wickes , reveals 61 per cent of Brits who want a kids' play area in their garden, are actually keen to create a sandpit. So, just how easy is it to make? Well, Wickes have produced a handy step-by-step guide below:. Measure out and mark mm along the length of the 1. From the mark, draw a saw guideline across the sleeper using the degree guide marker on your saw.
Continue the line around the two other visible sides so there are additional saw guidelines. Put on safety glasses and gloves and using a handsaw, saw the sleeper into two halves. Repeat this process for the other three corners. We recommended sand the edges down, as they could be rough and sharp. Your email address will not be published.
Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Cut and place a length of treated pine garden edging into trench, 30mm above surrounding grass. Knock in pegs behind edging and screw them together. Step 4 Determine dimensions of your sandpit. Cut 2 sleepers to go on 2 parallel sides and another 2 to fit between them on other sides.
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