A processed and selectively screened hardwood chip loose impact absorbing surface (LIAS), suitable for play areas, particularly those where high movement and ground falls are likely, such as trim tracks, or large areas between individual play spaces, play centres, under play frames, space nets and other non-moving structures.
® The Royal Horticultural Society. Trade marks of The Royal Horticultural Society (Registered Charity No 222879/SC038262) used under licence from RHS Enterprises Limited.
• Nominal particle size range 5 – 40mm • Light brown in colour • Clean and virtually free from dust and fines • Free-draining allowing safe play throughout the year • Produced from sustainably harvested British forests • Compliance to BS EN 1176 Table A.1, confirms that Playchips® meet a nationally accepted industry standard • High resistance to fire confirmed by testing in accordance with BS 4790:1987 • Good durability of 2 – 4 years plus • RHS endorsed (when sold in 60 litre bags)
• Independently tested in accordance with the requirements of BS EN 1177:2008, at depths of 300mm, 200mm and 100mm giving critical fall heights of >3.5metres, >3.5 metres and 1.4 metres respectively • Rapid drainage during wet weather allows play all year round • Easy to install and maintain • Virtually vandal resistant • Any overspill onto adjacent grassed areas will not damage mowing equipment • The loose, particulate feel of Melcourt Playchips® deters dogs and cats, thus helping to prevent animal fouling • Hostile living environment for pests • Extremely cost-effective • Easy to relocate • At the end of its useful life as a play surface, Melcourt Playchips can be effectively re-used as a mulch or soil conditioner
We recommend allowing 10% for natural settlement
Available in 60 litre bags, bulk bags and in loose bulk
Design, Installation and Aftercare Melcourt offers extensive advice on design, installation and aftercare using products from our Play Range, together with up to date information on many contractual and standards issues regarding play areas.
To comply with BS EN 1176, the LIAS used must be installed to a layer thickness of 100mm more than that found by laboratory testing to be necessary to achieve the required critical fall height.
While we are happy to provide general guidance, customers are responsible for ensuring compliance with all current legislation, standards and best practice relating to the installation of safety surfaces in children’s play areas, especially in public or high-risk environments.
We recommend allowing 10% for natural settlement.
Wood shards Melcourt’s loose impact absorbing surfaces, are made from natural materials. During the manufacturing and screening process a very small proportion of larger pieces of wood, referred to as ‘wood shards’, may fall through the screens and be included in the finished product. If these wood shards are considered to be a hazard, they can be physically removed, by hand, once the surface has been installed.
Main Constituent
Hardwood chip
Origin
British
Nominal Particle Size
5 – 40 mm
Bulk Density
260 – 310 kg/m3
Wood Content
> 85%
Dust and fines
minimal
Durability
2-4+ years
BS EN1176 Compliant
Yes
BS EN 1177 tested
Yes
BS 4750:1987 Tested
Yes
*All values given in the Specifications table are typical. However, some variation may occur from time to time. Melcourt Industries Ltd reserves the right to alter the specification without notice, for the purpose of product improvement.
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