We've got a big swing set in the backyard that also has a slide attached to a platform that is about four feet off the ground. Lauren loves to go down the slide, but she can't quite make it up the ladder to the platform all by herself.
Last night Rosemary asked me about building a ramp so that Lauren could make it up without our help. Thirty minutes later this is what we had :
Last night Rosemary asked me about building a ramp so that Lauren could make it up without our help. Thirty minutes later this is what we had :
It's made up of two 2x4s on edge for the sides, with 2x4 blocking on 16" centers separating them. Topped off with 3/8" plywood, then some 3/8" plywood strips for traction. Lauren had a little trouble getting up so I added some more 5/8" softwood strips in between the 3/8" strips and now she can make it up no problem.
I think I'll add a 2x4 railing about a foot or so high to make it a little safer for her. Joshua liked going up and down the ramp as well - he asked to ride his scooter down it but we convinced him that it was not a good idea. Well, I think we convinced him...
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