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Wood is softer and more resilient than metal. |
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Wood stays cool in summer and warm in winter. |
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Wood is a renewable resource and is environmentally friendly. |
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Use of wood permits original designs such as trains, rockets, castles and lighthouses that legitimately reflect children's requests. |
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Use of wood allows more site-integrated designs such as hillside seating, embankment slides, and custom benches. |
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Woodworking skills are common and allow the maximum participation of community volunteers during construction. |
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Lumber is economical, easily obtained from local suppliers, and supports local merchants. |
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Wood blends into the environment better than metal. |
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Worn parts can be replaced with local material by workers with basic building skills. |
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| ... and the number one reason to build a wood playground is ... |
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Who ever heard of a metal tree house? |
