Questions and Answers for Swing-N-Slide Playsets EZ A-Frame Bracket

A:  Yes, we do recommend having a crossbeam as the A frame is meant to be an additional support to the existing structure. Thanks for the question!

A:  I used cross beams to make my a-frames. These brackets are to attach the a-frame to top  beam between a-frames

A:  Hi Jennae Thank you for your recent inquiry with The Home Depot. Regarding Swing-N-Slide Playsets EZ A-Frame Bracket Per our vendor this will be made available on 06/20/20. However you do have the option to put your email address in the field provided under the "Out of stock online" message above. Once in comes back in stock we will send you an email to notify you. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you in the future.

A:  4x4 x 8' long. Then a 4x6 on top for a swing beam.

A:  That depends on the playset design. The Swing - n - slide Pioneer doesn't have the horizontal beam at 8'. The 4x4 beam legs are @ 8' length. If you're designing a different playset then I would still use this dimension. See attached.

A:  The angle is set at approximately 60 degrees.

A:  I used 28 degree angle.

A:  I'm not sure on the exact angle between the legs, but if you follow the measurements in the instructions it will come out great. My Pioneer set has been standing for 5+ years.

A:  The EZ Frame bracket has a 27°

A:  Yes it is.

A:  It has worked great with my pressure treated lumber. It has been on for 18 months.

A:  Yes. In fact, that would be ideal if the playset is outside.

A:  Yes it is, I have built 2 heavy duty swing sets with these brackets.

A:  yes, I've made 3 swing sets and always use pressure treated lumber

A:  Jeff, I'd love to be able to help you out more but I used my A frame brackets to make a balance beam for my daughter. The legs are only about 40 inches. I do know that I'm about 205 and I can walk on the beam and it feels very stable. Hope this helps at least a little. Brian

A:  The 115lbs is generally related to the swing and its hangers. There are heavy duty swings and hangers that support more.

A:  It depends more on what your beam is than these brackets. The brackets hold the A-Frame end at the right angle. It will still need a cross brace closer to the ground, and possibly sink the posts into the ground. If you do that, you should be fine with more weight.

A:  EZ Frame Brackets will support heavy duty swing hangers and swings which have a 250 LB weight limit each. The brackets are design to support a 4x4 or 4x6 swing beam and 4x4 legs.

A:  EZ Frame Brackets will support the A-frame legs to the swing beam. Weight limit will be more on the lumber.

A:  Please follow the manufacturers instructions. Your number of brackets is correct, but the cross beam support for the assembly needs to be a 2x6.

A:  If 4 x4's are used for the A frame the joint is very strong and can carry a lot of weight.because the top beam sits in the V formed by the two touching 4 x 4's. The amount of weight carried therefore depends on the size of the top beam ( 4x4 , 4x6 or 4x8) and the distance between the two A frames. The 2x4's you mentioned are used to keep the 4x4 leg triangle from spreading apart.

A:  Two on each side is required.

A:  No, this should be only 1 bracket per side, a total of 2 brackets for a complete swingset.

A:  You will need 2 brackets on each side of the swing set and therefore will need 4 total to complete swing set, one inner and outer bracket per side.

A:  You will want 4 brackets for a complete swing set that is an A frame on each side. For my swing set design a beam came off of the "fort" so I only had one "A" and only needed 2 brackets, that is why it is not sold in 4 packs.

A:  One on each side off the 4x4

A:  EZ Frame brackets need to have 2 per A-frame support. A total of 4 needed.

A:  I used 1of those brackets per side but my kit had another type of bracket in it to keep the strength side to side

A:  I initially built the set with just one brace on either side of the set. I was not happy with the stability. I bought a second set and installed them, there are now two braces on either side and there is very little movement if any in the lateral movement of then set. Does it require two braces on either side, not sure, but I think it need two braces on either side. Then again I'm the type that tends to over build or over strengthen a project like this.

A:  Yes, it takes 2 brackets per side, so 4 per swingset.