OUTDOOR LIVING - PRODUCT CATALOGUE
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5 100% Made in Tuscany All TLF products are entirely designed, produced and assembled by TLF in Tuscany, Italy.

6 Explanation of symbols used in this catalogue The symbol for accessibility is used, where in our evaluation, it is possible for a child using a wheelchair to come into or adjacent to the play item at the ground level while in the wheelchair, providing the ground surfacing is appropriate. To access raised play events the child will be out of the wheelchair and wide stairs or platforms are provided for the child to crawl or bump up. To assist in the transfer from wheelchair to playing station we have a transfer platform/table item no 1.750. It is possible to supply custom made accessibility...

7 integrated play impact area > 60 cm free fall height cm recommended age supervised play area unsupervised play area accessibility dimensions cm concrete quantity number and size of plinths rubber tiles minimum required space assembling time number of installers heaviest package Kg

Creating attractive outdoor living spaces Design is an important element in modern life - reflecting the spirit of the place and the times. Too often however there is more emphasis on the design of an enclosed space - like a building than there is on an open leisure space. However good design in leisure spaces makes them more attractive and encourages people to use the place more often and longer. At TLF we make products that can be used to complement and harmonize with many varying designs from very trendy inner city spaces to quality, garden-like atmospheres. We take the approach that the...

building units in the creation of the design. Therefore you will find that most of TLF items have a subdued, somewhat neutral visual quality, sometimes almost sculptural, except for small items which can be used to serve as focal points and highlights. The most important aspect of creating outdoor living spaces is to create spaces that allow the users to enjoy themselves, to relax and find refreshment and pleasure in being outdoors. Design supports such experiences, not by being bright and flashy, but rather through built-in considerations that allow the user to experience the space and...

Inclusive outdoor living Being outdoors and enjoying leisure times with friends and family is everyone’s right. While there is some focus on making public spaces accessible, at TLF we want to go one step further and make outdoor living a positive experience for people of all abilities – we call this inclusive outdoor living. There is a difference between a space that is accessible and a space that is inclusive. An accessible space can be approached, entered and used by adults and children with disabilities using mobility devices. While not every part and /or play item need be able to be...

TLF product testing and certification All Playground equipment in this catalogue are designed and manufactured with the best professional knowledge on making safe and challenging play items for public spaces. All items are tested in accordance with EN1176 and are certified for compliance by the Technical Testing Institute (TUV). This is your assurance of a safe product for public play spaces. The recommended extent of the impact area is given with each play item in this catalogue, where such surfacing is required. Circulation area - consideration should be given to ease of movement of...

Children in the Environment Children love to be outdoors - especially in well maintained garden-like settings with friendly adults. They do not like barren and dusty spaces in poor repair but prefer clean and well landscaped spaces where they can also play with and in the plantings. They are fascinated with the physical world and with nature - and find interest in things like their shadows and the shiny colours of pavement after a rain. Play environments for children should be good examples of design and reflect the ability of the culture to provide well for their citizens. Children are...

14 Inspection and Maintenance A practice of regular maintenance routines and safety checks for the playground resulting in a well kept playground will increase the children’s pleasure in playing there, will maintain levels of safety and will extend the life of the play items. While TLF chooses materials and finishes that require minimal maintenance - it is always necessary to check the playground frequently and to follow the regular maintenance recommendations for the particular play item. If you have any specific concerns about maintenance in your area our TLF advisors are ready to help....

Production and Quality Control All play items in this catalogue section have been produced under quality control systems certified by ISO 9001. This is your assurance that the product delivered meets the specifications given in this catalogue and that every item is produced to the same standard. 15

16 TLF material and performance specifications Materials Play items in this catalogue are of varying materials, depending on design characteristics and target user group. In general we select materials that are appropriate for outdoor public space use where we know the play items will be well used. Therefore we select and specify use of materials that are able to endure being outdoors all year round and withstand usage typical of a public park. We have installed our items in the most different climatic regions, from the North to the South of the world, and can confirm the highest durability...

18 PPlalayy Selecting play items for children’s play some considerations for children’s play preferences at various ages

19 • Exploration play (the outdoors fascinates) • Once walking love to walk around and look at all things • Like to practise movements like going up stairs, hopping, sliding and swinging and prefer to do these things without assistance from adults • Short attention span and many interests • Prefer a series of small play stations set in a attractive landscape • Like to play near adults • Early fantasy play - need support from the environment to maintain the play for any length of time • Discovery and experiment/have a great curiosity about the world. • Like to manipulate materials like sand...