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Making a Wood chip “box” for underneath swing set

Making a Wood chip “box” for underneath swing set

For this area in my backyard, I’m planning to dig up the roots/grass/dirt in the corner where a swing will be. I am thinking of doing wood chips in some sort of framed box. Maybe use 2x6s? I’m just curious about the best way to prep the area and then how to correctly build the box and fill with aggregate/wood chips/screening material.

Thanks!

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Clock_Roach

If kids are going to be climbing in and out, they're definitely going to stand on the border at some point. 2x6s on edge won't hold up to that. You should be able to find ground contact 6x4s, which would work. 6x6s will last longer and be even more secure, but are more expensive. Be sure to anchor them somehow. Rebar or very long nails through, or maybe stakes secured to the inner face.

10 hours ago