The statistics show that having a trampoline increases the likelihood that someone will be injured on your property. Therefore, it increases your chances of having a liability or medical payments claim by your homeowners insurance company.
Do you need a fence around a trampoline?
Your trampoline needs a netting enclosure around it.
So if your kid or someone else’s kid goes careening off the trampoline, they’ll be prevented from rocketing into the earth.
Can you have a trampoline in your backyard?
The risks of owning a backyard trampoline can be astronomical. Because of this, the presence of one on your property can have a substantial effect on your homeowner’s policy. In many cases, homeowner’s insurance agencies will not insure a property with a backyard trampoline.
How long do outdoor trampolines last?
Depending on how you use and maintain your trampoline mat, it can give you a life span between three to eight years. If your trampoline is used often, the pad will wear down faster.
Why do insurance companies ask about trampolines?
Many insurers consider a trampoline to be an “attractive nuisance,” which means children will likely try to use it without fully understanding the risks. It also means you may be held liable if a child is injured on your trampoline, even if they use it without your permission.
Can you put a lock on a trampoline?
You can weave a steel cable (like a bike lock) through the netting where the doorway overlaps, and use a padlock to secure it. This will make entry difficult and discourage anyone from trying to gain unauthorized access to the trampoline.
How far should a trampoline be from a wall?
Around the trampoline, you should have a safety perimeter of at least 9 feet. Keep it away from the side of the house, walls, fences, posts, poles, trees or other objects that could interfere with jumping or be dangerous in the case of a fall.
How far away from a fence should a trampoline be?
You don’t want to risk getting tangled up in anything while jumping, so we recommend at least 24 feet of clear space measured from the ground up just to be safe.
Are trampolines safer with nets?
Those nets won’t make a trampoline completely safe, but they do add an extra layer of security that could make all the difference. “The netting helps prevent some of the more serious injuries because it does decrease the chances of actually falling off the trampoline while jumping,” Dr. El Shami said.
Can a trampoline be installed on a slope?
Many customers ask if they can build an inground trampoline on a slope. The simple answer is yes. In fact most gardens have slopes of some sorts – however, it’s relatively straight-forward to install an inground trampoline into a slope.
Is it OK to leave a trampoline out in winter?
If you live in a location that tends to get large amounts of snow or experience high winds during the winter months, it may not be a good idea to leave your trampoline outside. The weight of snow can ruin a trampoline, and high winds can blow it around your yard.
Is it OK to jump on a trampoline in the winter?
If your trampoline is in a safe condition, then it is safe to jump. However, if the wind and snow have damaged your trampoline, then no. Once you’ve deemed your trampoline safe for jumping, then have fun jumping. If you live in an area with very harsh winters, we recommend winterizing your trampoline.
Is it OK to get a trampoline wet?
The frame and springs are made to be rust-resistant because a trampoline is meant to be outside in rain and other weather conditions. The mat may be a little heavier if it is holding some water in between the stitches, but that will not affect the integrity of the frame.
Do you need to insure a trampoline?
Not only does that mean any incidents that occur on or because of your trampoline will not be covered, but it may also mean your insurance provider will refuse to renew your policy as long as you have the trampoline. Insurance experts strongly recommend if you can’t obtain coverage, don’t purchase a trampoline.
Do you need a trampoline cover?
Yes. Over time the jump-mat and protective padding over the springs will begin to perish, mostly due to sunlight but it can also deteriorate with prolonged spells of frost and rain. Using a cover will be sure to increase the time before these trampoline parts will need replacing.
