When to Repair Your Trampoline
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Trampolines are not only a great source of amusement for
children and of exercise for adults. Indeed, trampolines - and
more specifically, trampoline mats - also pose a significant
safety risk if they are not maintained, repaired, or replaced
when necessary.
If your trampoline's warranty has expired or if it never had one
in the first place, and its mat has developed holes, rips, or
cracks, it is a good idea to replace your trampoline.
If the stitching of a trampoline mat has worn out due to the
effect of the sun's UV rays, it needs to be re-sewn. This is
necessary when black straps pull away from fabric, the metal
hardware attached to fabric falls off, or the stitching is no
longer visible and the mat is hanging towards the ground.
Trampoline mats typically wear out after three to eight years of
use. This range is dependent largely on the location of the
trampoline and the amount of exposure to UV rays. Any trampoline
mat over ten years old should be replaced - not repaired.
It is possible to fix holes in the mat and re-stitch it, but
this is risky in terms of safety and longevity.
Your trampoline's bouncing power can be greatly reduced if some
of its springs are damaged. Trampoline springs that are
over-stretched, loose or have damaged hooks should be replaced.
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