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Technical Information
Melcourt Walk ChipsTM - FSC
    Melcourt Walk ChipsTM are used to:-

  • Provide a natural, cost effective, temporary or semi-permanent all weather walk surface.
    Product Description

  • Selected and graded conifer and/or hardwood chips from our 'deluxe' range.
  • Natural beige colour, that mellows over time.
  • The chips are free flowing and easy to handle and lay.
    Typical Uses

  • Ideal for access paths, woodland walks, bridleways, trim and sports tracks, as well as outdoor showground sites.
  • They are particularly effective in overcoming ground erosion problems.
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    User Benefits

  • This product is certified under the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
  • Melcourt Walk ChipsTM look natural and blend sympathetically into their surroundings.
  • They are non-slip, free-draining and comfortable to walk on, proving a safe all-weather surface.
  • They can be sucessfully laid onto for walkways either for temporary or permanent use.
    Product Features

  • Easy to lay and install, using simple tools and requiring little subsequent maintenance.
  • Long effective service life, 4 years plus.
  • Free draining and not adversely affected by frost.
  • Natural appearance.
  • Safe and non-slip.
  • Good resistance to wind erosion.
  • Hostile living environment for pests.
  • Manufactured from entirely natural, environmentally friendly renewable British resources.
    Application Rates

  • Lay Melcourt Walk ChipsTM to a finished depth of 70 mm allowing at least 10 % for settlement after 30 days
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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 selected conifer and/or hardwood with an even nominal particle size distribution of 10 - 50mm with minimal dust and fines and more than 85% wood content.
  • The product shall be pest, disease and weed free and not have been treated with Methyl Bromide or any additives.
  • The product shall be Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified
    Application Rates

  • Lay Melcourt Walk ChipsTM to a finished depth of ........ mm (insert finished depth required) allowing at least 10 % for settlement after 30 days.
    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 laid at the given depths:

Walk Chip depth required 300 mm 250 mm 200 mm 150 mm 100 mm
Coverage in Sq. Metres 3.3 4.0 5.0 6.6 10.0


Product settlement percentages are provided for your guidance only. If the product settles more than the minimum figure stated, it is the customer's responsibility to order sufficient additional material, to give the required finished depth.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

Main Constituent Origin Nominal particle size range Wood content Dust & fines pH
Wood British 10 - 50 mm > 85 % Minimal nr

Typical Bulk Density Range Quality range Minimum effective depth Settlement factor Durability FSC Certified BS 4790 Fire Tested
260 - 310
kg/m3		 Deluxe 70 mm 10% - 15% 4 years + Yes No

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.



    Melcourt Industries Limited
    Boldridge Brake, Long Newnton,
    Tetbury, Glos GL8 8RT