We accept: 
Anything you see on this web site you can order!
Often in other sizes and colors.
To ask a question, to request more information, to order a play structure, a treehouse, play accessories or tung-oil stains:
Email: suzanne@barbarabutler.com
Phone: (415) 864-6840
Fax: (650) 877-7223
Or write to: 325 South Maple Avenue #37, South San Francisco, CA 94080
About our tung-oil stains:
As a major client of Woodburst, we purchased Woodburst stains made to our specifications. For example, we used a much higher quantity of artist pigment in our colors than the stains sold by Woodburst to the general public. This makes our colors richer and more saturated.
When Woodburst closed, we were so impressed with the product that we purchased the remaining supplies and began mixing our own stains (as taught to us by Woodburst’s former owner, Steve Brannigan). Our colors, seen on our website at http://www.barbarabutler.com/color_samples.php, are available for sale.
While learning to make the stains, we charged the same prices that Woodburst charged. Since then, we have streamlined our process. As a result, effective December 1st 2008, we have reduced the prices of all our stain colors by 30%.
New Color Prices effective 12/1/08:
Color
Stains: |
$8 for 4oz / $12 for 8oz / $20 for 16oz / $32 for 32oz / $56 for 64oz / $98 for 128oz |
Clear
tung-oil: |
$30 for 1 gallon (128 oz) |
| Shipping: |
via UPS ground (call or email for quote) |
| Handling: |
10% of cost of stains ($10 minimum handling charge) |
Lead
Time: |
Please allow several days to process your order. We may have to make your color if it is not in stock! Note: stains must be shipped via UPS ground service and cannot be sent via air/overnight service.
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About our Play Structures:
You can choose pre-designed or custom-designed for your play structure. Our pre-designed playhouses & play forts are cost-effective, flexible and come in the color palette of your choice. Barbara specializes in custom, site-specific play structures and treehouses that are designed to fit your landscape. As Barbara says "The tougher the terrain the better."
To order your play structure, please call 415.864.6840 or email suzanne@barbarabutler.com
- Our Play Professionals will be happy to answer questions or help you select from our wide variety of forts, playhouses, sizes, colors and accessories.
- If you are interested in a custom design, our play professionals will assist in setting up an appointment that is free of charge if it can be arranged while Barbara is already in your area.
How does the Custom Design process work?
We'll set up a time for Barbara to meet with you at the site. The design process generally requires a few meetings. The end results are: detailed drawings of your custom play structure, a cost projection for building it, and a timetable of construction.
At the first meeting, you and Barbara will review her portfolio of previous projects. You will discuss site locations for the play area and how the different sites will work with your home. Also, you will brainstorm about different design motifs, such as a climbing castle, pirate ship, a lookout fort, a mad scientist's chamber, or a wild west town.
At the next meeting, Barbara will present one to two design options with drawings and an estimate of the cost for each option. You will start talking about the color palette, which Barbara will subsequently develop with your input. Then, Barbara will go back to the drawing board with a clear sense of direction for the project and will prepare the final drawings. She will have a cost projection for the project based on the final plans and timetable for construction and payments. You and Barbara sign a construction contract and we begin work.
The Design Process is a fun, creative and collaborative experience. Your entire family will love being involved from beginning to end in creating an imaginative outdoor space everyone will enjoy for years to come!
If you are ready to start the design process.
Let us know and we will send you a design contract to sign and return with a $2,400 retainer. Receipt of the design contract starts the clock and holds your place in line!
About the retainer.
Barbara's hours are billed at $95 per hour for design and $60 per hour for design assistant costs. If at the initial meeting you decide not to proceed further, we will refund the entire retainer (excluding travel charges outside of the Bay area). Generally, the design process is completed within 20 to 30 hours.
For more information, please call 415.864.6840 or email suzanne@barbarabutler.com. We look forward to hearing from you.
