In the United States, many people may have a courtyard in their homes. Many Americans want to have a trampoline for backyard. But some people do not know how much space is needed to assemble a trampoline. For example, when he wants to buy a trampoline, he does not know how much yard space is needed around the trampoline.
This article will describe the space required by the trampoline from several aspects:
- A quick guide to the space occupied by the trampoline.
- The space occupied by trampolines of different sizes.
- How to measure the trampoline in your courtyard？
- The ground conditions required for the trampoline.
- How to place a trampoline？
1. A quick guide to trampoline taking up space
When people need a trampoline, they may overlook the need to keep enough space in the courtyard to ensure the safety margin. This safety margin is necessary in order to prevent someone from falling and avoid annoying accidents. When planning your safety distance, you must first determine whether you need to set up a net cover around your trampoline. To help you understand how much extra space you need to plan for, here is a quick guide.
If you do not plan to install a safety net around the trampoline, you need to leave a margin of 8.2 feet. Since this is required for the entire circumference, you should add a total of 16.4 feet to the overall measurement.
If you do plan to have a enclosure net, then you should plan to have only 1.5 feet of margin. This means you will need to add 3 feet to your measurement completely. Also, remember that your fenclosure net must be at least 1.5 feet away from any walls or fences in the yard, as they may cause harm to users.
2. The space occupied by trampolines of different sizes
When calculating the space required for the trampoline, the size of the trampoline needs to be considered. Different trampoline size determines different courtyard space.
- Space that can accommodate 10ft trampoline
In order to safely accommodate a 10ft trampoline in your yard, you need to leave enough space for the trampoline and the safety margin. Therefore, you need to consider the following diameters:
Without enclosure: Allow 26.4 feet area.
With case: 13 zones are allowed.
- Space that can accommodate 12ft trampoline
A 12ft trampoline needs more space. You need to consider the following diameters:
Without enclosure: 28.4 feet area is allowed.
With case: 15 feet area allowed.
- Space that can accommodate 15ft trampoline
If you choose a 15ft trampoline, please plan the following measurements:
Without enclosure: A 31.4 feet area is allowed.
With case: Allow 18 feet area.
3. How to measure the trampoline in your backyard
Remember that the units of measurement for trampolines are imperial units (yards and feet), not metric units (centimeters and meters). Be sure not to confuse them, because they are very different. If you consult the guide above, we have already converted the measurements to meters for you. Use a tape measure to measure the width and length of the blank area that can be used to place the trampoline. Do not include any areas with overhanging branches unless you are willing to cut them off, as they will be a hazard to anyone using the trampoline.
4. Ground condition of trampoline
After choosing the correct size of trampoline for your yard, you need to prepare the ground to install it safely. There are a few important points to consider, so here is our step-by-step guide.
- Make sure the ground is level. If there is a slope, anyone who bounces on your trampoline will gradually be attracted to the lower end, which can be dangerous. If the inclination is small, a small trench can be dug for the feet of the trampoline to keep the bounce surface level. However, if the ground is steep, you will need to dig a terrace for your trampoline.
- Make sure that the space above the trampoline is unobstructed. As we mentioned above, it is important to ensure that there are no obstacles such as branches or washing lines in the airspace above the trampoline. People on the trampoline can bounce surprisingly high, and you don't want to risk anyone getting injured.
- Clear the space around the trampoline. After measuring the safety margin, be sure to remove any furniture objects that may harm the trampoline user.
- Make sure the ground is soft. This is important to absorb the impact of people jumping on a trampoline. Hard surfaces, such as concrete or asphalt pavements, are not suitable for trampolines.
- Try to avoid installing the trampoline in a location with a lot of rain, and try to avoid placing it in a location exposed to the sun.
Don't install it in an uneven position, this will cause the trampoline to slip easily, and it will also cause us to be dangerous during use. If the trampoline cannot be parallel to the ground due to improper installation, you need to adjust the position of some parts or reinstall the trampoline.
Generally speaking, as long as the ground is level, you can assemble a trampoline.
5. How to place the trampoline
In addition to ground preparation, you also need to make sure to carefully consider the location of the trampoline in the yard. Proper placement is essential to ensure that it can be used safely and does not pose a danger to others. Here are some things to check:
- Check whether the trampoline is placed away from any open water, such as ponds and swimming pools. These can pose a serious hazard to children using trampolines, especially if you do not have a safety net.
- Make sure it is not placed in a place exposed to wind. This is especially important if you have a safety net. Because the air resistance will increase and actually cause the trampoline to float in the air.
- Like many of us,if you bought a trampoline for your child, please make sure you can watch it at home. Abuse of trampolines can be dangerous, and it is important that you can monitor your child's use at any time.
