Detail of hand-carved texture on playground climbing sculpture by ID Sculpture

Composition

ID Sculpture uses a high performance composite technology to construct our products. Our typical structures use a digitally fabricated armature encapsulated with a specially formulated shell of glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC). The GFRC structural shell is hand sculpted and finished. The result is a product that’s lightweight yet durable, rich in textural detail, and architecturally accurate so you can plan your project down to the smallest detail. We can even design our products to interface with existing site features, like retaining walls.

Safety

Safety is at the heart of all we do. Compliance with nationally recognized standards provides a safer environment for children and the general public.

All of our playground features conform to ASTM F1487, the “Standard Consumer Safety Performance Specification for Playground Equipment for Public Use” as well as the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Guidelines. ID Sculpture has Certified Playground Safety Inspectors (CPSI) in house to ensure that designs are safe and compliant. We proudly offer a range of products certified by the International Playground Manufacturers Association, Inc. (IPEMA).

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Installation

All of our projects are designed and fabricated with installation in mind. We understand the realities of construction sites and have learned how to properly execute even the most demanding installations.

Most of our sculptures are installed by local certified playground installers and contractors. Sculptures come with either an integral footing or are designed for a simple, site-built slab on grade. Your sculpture will come with everything you need to install it, including mechanical connection points, hardware, an easy to understand installation guide and an Operations and Maintenance manual.

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Kids playing on stacked-stone custom concrete playground climbing sculpture

Durability + Warranty

While most conventional playground equipment is replaced, on average, every ten years; ID Sculpture believes in a higher bar. The life expectancy of our outdoor sculptural concrete products is estimated to be 50 years. Everything we build is made to last.

Our proprietary concrete was developed through years of experience in the harshest of climates – from the bitter cold of our home in Gunnison, Colorado to the blazing heat of Mesa, Arizona. ID Sculpture’s proprietary concrete mix is the toughest in the industry and is designed for easy maintenance and repair. All ID Sculpture products are warrantied for 10 years.

Rock Types

Close up detail of hand-sculptured sandstone texture by IDSculpture

Sandstone

Close up detail of hand-sculptured granite texture by IDSculpture

Granite

Close up detail of hand-sculptured quartzite texture by IDSculpture

Quartzite

In addition to our typical rock finishes, ID Sculpture is capable of matching virtually any geologic texture. Our artists and designers love the challenge of matching site-specific geology and exotic rock-types. Of course, we aren't limited to stone textures from the natural world. Custom sculptures, climbers, and playground features can be finished to look like tree bark, reptile skin, roots, feathers, fur... whatever the project demands, we can create the perfect matching finish.

Rope Color Choices

Looking at a structure with rope components? ID Sculpture ropes and nets are available at 16mm and 18mm diameters and feature 9-strand steel construction, with a braided polyesther sheathing. All end-fittings are either stainless steel or aluminum. We offer six rope color options.

  • PE01 - Polyester, Black
  • PE02 - Polyester, Green
  • PE03 - Polyester, Red
  • PE04 - Polyester, Blue
  • PE05 - Polyester, Tan
  • PE06 - Polyester, Yellow

CAD Drawings

We are happy to offer 2D and 3D downloadable assets for all of our catalog products.

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3D models in Augmented Reality

Look for the icon in our product catalog pages for features that can be viewed from a whole new perspective. Augmented reality allows you to see an actual-size 3D model of many of our products through the view-finder on your smart phone camera. Cool, right!

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