7 Things About Bounce Houses You Need to Know

Bounce houses are temporary inflatable structures or buildings that are rented for private parties, church events and festivals, village fetes and school events. They are used for recreational purposes, particularly for children. The increased popularity of moonwalks has led to the rise of the inflatable rental industry which includes inflatable obstacle courses, slides and games. Astro Jump, with over 25 years experience, is a reputable company in this industry. Bounce houses are ideal for portable amusements because they are easy to store and transport from one place to another. The following are 7 things about bounce houses you need to know; Construction The surfaces of bounce houses are typically composed of thick, strong, versatile PVC or nylon material. Bounce houses are designed to look like real houses inflated with air. The materials used in the manufacturing of these houses are strong to sustain the weight of the kids expected to play and jump on them. They are water resistant and can withstand the weather and environment outdoors. They use electric or gas-powered blowers For complete setup of a bounce house, you will need to have a gas-powered or electric outlet. This is because the bounce houses require a constant blower to setup. The principle is one constant leakage. This means that small punctures are never a problem as the inflatable gets constant air supply from the electric or gas-powered blower. Must pass engineering and safety standards Before a bounce house is rented out or sold, it must pass both engineering and safety standards. Different countries have different safety and engineering standards that must be met by all manufacturers and party rental service providers of bounce houses. These safety standards are set to ensure that children playing on these inflatables are safe at all times. They are mostly used outdoors Bounce houses are designed to be used preferably outdoors. The materials used in the manufacture of bounce houses are versatile and strong in that they can withstand the harsh weather conditions outdoors. But this does not mean that they cannot be used indoors. If you have adequate space in your home you can still setup these houses and enjoy the fun they offer. Decoration The artwork in most bounce houses and other inflatables is hand painted. Bounce houses have different designs and paintings on them. This is meant to make them look real, beautiful and appealing to kids. Storage It is very easy to store a bounce house. All you have to do is to switch off the electric or petrol-powered blower and let the air in the house escape. After that, you simply fold it to the desired shape and store it. Bounce houses take up very little space. The history of bounce houses The first inflatable structure was designed in 1959 by John Scurlock a mechanical engineer in Shreveport, Louisiana. He was the pioneer of inflatable domes, bounce houses, inflatable tents and signs. When you are planning your next event, give us a call at Astro Jump. We can put the "fun" in your party.