FLYING TRAMPOLINES have blocked roads and train tracks during storms in the past.
Because of the way they are built, trampolines can easily take off once strong winds makes them tilt - and nets around them make this more likely.
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How to secure a trampoline during a storm
The best way to stop your child's trampoline from blowing away in a storm is to make sure it doesn't tilt at all - by anchoring it to the ground.
Concrete
You have two options when securing trampolines on concrete - weighing down or drilling into the concrete.
The easiest option is to weigh down, and sandbags are a strong option for this.
Make sure you use plenty of sandbags, so the weight is enough to withhold even the strongest winds.
Drilling is tougher, but could be a longer-term solution if the trampoline will be staying in the same spot on concrete for a long time.
You will need to drill holes into the concrete near to the trampoline's legs, then use pegs to secure them in place.
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Grass
Grass provides a good base for securing trampolines straight into your garden with anchors.
Corkscrew anchors are the best choice for stormy weather - while they will take longer to put in, they are more likely to keep your trampoline securely tied down.
If you choose corkscrew anchors, screw them into the ground near to the leg.
Then, connect the strap to the top frame of the trampoline and thread it into the loop of the anchor.
Make sure you adjust the strap so it is tight enough.
If you use U-shaped anchors, push them into the ground over the trampoline legs.
Artificial grass
If the grass in your garden is artificial, you will need to make cross-shaped cuts into the artificial grass at the points you will push in your anchors.
Spread apart the grass fibres to avoid damaging them before making the cuts with a sharp blade.
Once you have done this, insert the U-shaped or corkscrew anchors through the hole at the centre of the cross.
You can then secure the trampoline's legs as you would on real grass.
Decking
Your options for keeping a trampoline from moving or blowing away on decking are essentially the same as for concrete.
You can weigh down with sandbags or drill holes into the decking and anchor the trampoline.
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However, you will need to weigh up the damage that drilling holes will do to your decking, as wood is less likely than concrete to withstand this.
If your decking is raised, your only option is weighing down with sandbags.
