{"product_id":"mta02424","title":"Cleated Plank 120 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 120 cm cleated plank is a versatile and durable addition to any children's play area, designed to withstand the rigours of outdoor use while providing a textured and stable surface for active play. It's ideal for connecting existing play equipment, creating dynamic new pathways or serving as a standalone piece to enhance balance and coordination skills. The robust construction ensures longevity, making it a reliable component for both home and educational settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this product is helpful:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnects Play Equipment:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSeamlessly links various play structures, expanding the possibilities for imaginative and active play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDevelops Motor Skills:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEncourages children to refine balance, coordination and spatial awareness through walking, crawling and stretching activities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePromotes Confidence:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eProvides opportunities for children to overcome physical challenges, building self-assurance in their movement abilities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdaptable Play:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCan be adjusted to different heights and configurations to suit varying skill levels and play scenarios, growing with your child's abilities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable for Outdoors:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eMade from pine, it's built to endure outdoor conditions, ensuring long-lasting enjoyment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThings to consider when purchasing the Cleated Plank 120 cm:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface Stability:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAlways ensure the plank and any accompanying play pieces are placed on a flat and stable surface for optimal safety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecure Attachment:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIt's crucial to securely attach the cleated plank to trestles, frames, or cubes (sold separately) using the cleats to prevent movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeathering:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAs a natural timber product, exposure to outdoor elements may cause the board to change shape over time. This is a natural characteristic of wood and generally does not affect its functionality. See the timber maintenance guide below.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft Fall:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eSoft fall material is recommended under and around this play piece to cushion any accidental falls and enhance safety during active play.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrestle Not Included:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePlease note that the illustrated trestle is not included with the plank and needs to be purchased separately if desired for your play setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e120 (L) x 19 (W) cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAges:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e3+ years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTimber Maintenance Guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe recommend to clean your outdoor cleated planks several times a year. We suggest to use an outdoor wood furniture cleaner and follow their instructions. Also remove any cobwebs, leaves or dirt before cleaning and dry thoroughly in the sun after cleaning. We don't recommend a high pressure washer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe recommend to sand and oil your cleated planks as required throughout the year. The weather will deteriorate timber so the location of the cleated planks and the weather such as rain and humidity will wear timber at different rates. Using a natural furniture oil will help to maintain the beautiful colour of the timber and hold the necessary moisture in the wood. Please follow the manufacturer's directions for oiling. Usually only a light sand is needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf your outdoor cleated planks get wet, we suggest that you dry them out in the sun. This will help to prevent mould and wood rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor best longevity of your outdoor cleated planks we also suggest that you keep them undercover or cover them when not in use. If the cleated planks can be kept under a roof out of direct weather and sun, it will help to make the most out of your cleated planks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe hardware can become loose over time, so we recommend that you check the hardware throughout the year. This will help to keep the cleated planks strong and in the best working condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese walkboards are suitable for outdoor use. However as with all timber, the weather will wear the wood. You may even notice a few small cracks which is not a structural defect, but a perfectly natural process, as the wood expands and contracts, adjusting to the elements. Following the above guide on a regular basis will help to maintain the beauty, integrity and strength of the timber and allows you to get the most enjoyment from the walkboards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Modern Teaching Aids NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43256198627441,"sku":"MTA02424","price":409.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/7633\/6753\/files\/mta02424_cleated-plank-120-cm_v1_1.webp?v=1779320440","url":"https:\/\/teaching.co.nz\/products\/mta02424","provider":"Modern Teaching Aids NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}