Most modern sandboxes are made of outdoor-grade plastic. It's tough, resilient, washable, and it never rots. Many sandboxes require some minimal assembly, which is literally a snap. Plastic is lighter and easier to handle, and comes in vibrant colors. When choosing a sandbox color, remember to match your surroundings, like the colors of your house and gardens.
Wood Sandbox:
You'll find plenty of wood choices for sandboxes as well. Although treated wood lasts longer outdoors, untreated wood is better for sandboxes. Treated wood and railroad ties may slowly release chemicals that aren't good for children, like tar, petroleum, and formaldehyde. Then there's the joy of pulling splinters out your children.
Our wooden sandboxes use finer, firmer, stronger woods for beauty and safety. These sandboxes use cedar with is rot resistant for years of use. For all the benefits of plastic, a quality wooden sandbox makes an elegant centerpiece for your yard. Can't decide? We even have plastic that looks like wood.
Whether wood or plastic, all our sandboxes are safe for your kids.
Sandbox Covers:
Many of our sandboxes come with matching covers. They're easy to attach, reliable, and they keep your sand clean. (You may not have a cat, but your neighbors do.) Homemade tarps can work, but they tend to tear loose in windy weather.
While we're covering sand, consider adding an umbrella over your sandbox, especially if it will be under direct sun. Sand gets hot, and it reflects the sun's rays just like water does, so your kids will get a double dose of exposure. Umbrellas are attractive, enticing and practical.