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Technical Information
Melcourt TopsoilTM
    Melcourt TopsoilTM is used to:-

  • spread over existing soil to improve overall soil depth and quality
  • help level the soil surface, prior to laying turf or sowing grass seed
    Product Description

  • Melcourt TopsoilTM is a carefully manufactured soil, consisting of sandy loam and organic matter.
  • A product from our 'deluxe' range.
  • Dark brown in colour.
  • The product is of fine texture and easy to handle.
    Typical Uses

  • Suitable for a wide range of professional and domestic applications, to improve quality of existing soil or add to its depth.
  • Suitable for beds, tubs and planters
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    User Benefits

  • Complies to British Standard 3882:1994 General Purpose Grade
  • The contamination limits for Melcourt TopsoilTM are below the CLEA SGV for residential / sensitive end-users. As Melcourt TopsoilTM meets these Standards, it conforms with the National House Builders Federation warranty requirements.
  • Successfully tried and tested by professional and amateur users for many years, giving excellent results.
  • Environmentally friendly, processed from natural British sustainable materials, which are peat and chemical free.
    Product Features

  • Easily spread using simple tools
  • Extremely cost effective
  • 100% peat-free
    Application Rates

  • Spread Melcourt TopsoilTM to a required depth, usually not more than 300mm / 12".





















The following text is recommended to be used by landscape architects and product specifiers, when inviting quotations for this product. The use of this text will not contravene the copyright of this publication.

    Product Specification

  • The product shall consist of maunfactured British Topsoil with an even nominal particle size distribution to be 1-10 mm.
  • Typical product analysis in accordance wth BS 3882:1994 to be :-
    Bulk density range 600 - 1000
    kg/m3
    Dry matter50%
    Organic matter4 - 9%
    pH7.0 - 8.2
    Cation exchange capacityMedium - high
    Nitrogen (N)Medium > 0.2%
    Phosphorus (P)High >45mg/ltr
    Potassium (K)High >300mg/ltr
    Magnesium (Mg)High
    Electrical conductivity500 - 1000 µS/cm
    Peat Content0%
    Potential ContaminantsBelow CLEA Soil Guideline Values for sensitive end users e.g.domestic gardens

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    Application Rates

  • Spread Melcourt TopsoilTM evenly to a depth of ........mm (insert depth required).
    Additional Clauses

  • Typical product samples to be provided upon request.
  • All product volumes to be calculated using The Bulk Density method, as set out in BS EN 12579:2000 and BS EN 12580:2000.
    Available from
Melcourt Industries Limited
Boldridge Brake, Long Newnton,
Tetbury, Glos GL8 8RT
Tel: +44 (0)1666 502711
Fax: +44 (0)1666 504398
Email:mail@melcourt.co.uk
Website: http://www.melcourt.co.uk

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The following table gives a guide to the area in square metres, covered by one cubic metre, when evenly spread at the given depths:

Initial spreading depth required 100 mm 200 mm 300 mm
Square metres covered by 1 cubic metre 10 5 3.3

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Main
Constituent		 Origin Nominal particle
size range		 Typical Bulk Density Range Dry Matter Organic Matter pH Cation Exchange
Capacity
Soil British 1 - 10 mm 600 - 1000
kg/m3		 60 % 4 - 9 % 7.0 - 8.2 Medium - High

Nitrogen
(N)		 Phosphorus
(P)		 Potassium
(K)		 Magnesium
(Mg)		 Electrical conductivity Trace Elements Quality Range
Medium Medium - High Medium - High High 500 - 1000 µS/cm Medium - High Deluxe

All values given in the Technical Specification 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.