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FAQ — DAPAL®
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- Completing the online form
- Reviewing the submitted information and requirements
- Agreeing the scope of work and requirements
- Functional description and quote
- Signing the contract
- Coordinating and refining the design
- Production, installation and acceptance inspection
The contract includes: design, manufacturing, transport and installation of the play area in accordance with the approved scope.
The contract does not include (quoted separately): production drawings, protective mats, impact-absorbing surfacing, varnishing, fire-retardant treatment, certification/post-completion acceptance inspections and other additional services — these may be included in the final quote by agreement.
Yes. Once payment is credited to our account, we issue a fiscal receipt or a VAT invoice, according to the customer's choice and the billing details provided.
A few important practical points:
- For a business (with NIP): to have the cost recorded as a business expense, please provide your NIP and full company details before making the bank transfer. An invoice issued to the business allows the cost to be entered in its accounts, provided the business is registered and active at the time of payment.
- For a private individual: we can also issue an invoice with an individual's details on request. However, this invoice does not allow the cost to be recorded as a business expense if the business was not registered at that time.
- If you are in the process of setting up a business: please let us know before making payment to avoid problems with subsequent accounting.
- Handover and acceptance report — confirming that the work has been carried out correctly
- Final invoice — with itemised costs
- Inspection report/certificate — if post-completion certification was ordered
- Operating and maintenance instructions — recommendations for wood care and periodic inspections
In practice, these are often parts of the same project. A wooden play area is the entire play space within a venue, while the indoor play structure is usually its main active-play installation, with levels, ramps, passages, bridges, nets and obstacles. You can find a detailed description on the page about wooden play areas and indoor play structures.
The scope depends on the premises and what is agreed. The structure may include an indoor play structure, an obstacle course, platforms, ramps, bridges, tunnels, ladders, safety nets, CNC-cut decorative elements, a quiet play area or a ball pit, where included in the design.
The most helpful information includes room dimensions, height, photos of the premises, the intended age group, the type of venue, the desired scope of work and an approximate project timeline. You can send these through the quote request form.
- Agreeing the structure layout
- Preparing a conceptual and functional description
- Creating a 3D model including the inside of the structure (obstacle course)
- Selecting the external cladding and adding it to the 3D model
- Approving the final design and starting production work
Example of our 3D models: view here
– 50 % advance payment when signing the contract
– 25 % before installation begins
– 25 % after installation is completed
– Beech rods (fi 25–40 mm)
– Birch plywood (grades 1/2, 2/2, 2/3)
– Other certified components ensuring durability and safety
Material obtained from the manufacturer's website: LINK

Material obtained from the manufacturer's website: LINK
No. CE marking applies to products covered by the EU's so-called “New Approach” directives. Equipment intended for public playgrounds is not properly verified by CE marking alone – using CE marking instead of appropriate certification is misleading and incorrect.
The appropriate evidence is a certificate of conformity or an acceptance inspection report issued by an independent, authorised body or inspector, confirming compliance with the standards PN-EN 1176 (equipment) and PN-EN 1177 (surfacing).
The absence of a certificate or acceptance inspection may result in rejection at acceptance, legal and financial liability in the event of an accident, and problems during checks by supervisory authorities or insurers.
– Provide access to electricity, lighting and sanitary facilities (toilets, washbasins)
– Protect or remove valuable and fragile items
– Keep the area around the installation site clear
– Ensure unobstructed access to the team's tools and work area (e.g. no conflicts with other contractors' work).
Please let us know in advance if you cannot provide sanitary facilities.
Covered: design and installation defects, and damage arising from normal use, reported within 12 months of acceptance.
Not covered: improper use, lack of maintenance, natural wear of the wood, third-party modifications and mechanical damage.