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Melcourt Play Products

Melcourt is widely recognised as the UK�s leading supplier of loose impact absorbing surfaces (LIAS) having built up an enviable reputation for product design, innovation and superb quality over the last 25 years.

Melcourt�s LIAS range is based on sustainably produced bark, wood and sand and all conform to the examples of specifications set out in BS EN 1176. Local authorities, schools and public play providers have successfully used products from the Melcourt range for many years, on both urban and rural sites.

Our range cannot be beaten on price and value for money. Melcourt�s customer service and technical support are second to none and our website is the most comprehensive of its type in the world.

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	Play Range at a Glance (Click on product picture or on product name for technical Information)
Bark Based LIAS	(Click here for enlarged image) 10 - 50 mm	Melcourt Playbark^® 10/50 An exceptionally well-graded, chunky, pine bark-based loose impact absorbing surface (LIAS) from our 'deluxe' range, widely used and suitable with all play equipment, including climbing frames, slides and space nets. The UK's leading brand of LIAS and used extensively throughout the country for well over 20 years.	(Click here for enlarged image) 8 - 25 mm	Melcourt Playbark^® 8/25 A well-graded, pine bark-based loose impact absorbing surface (LIAS) from our 'deluxe' range, widely used and suitable with all play equipment. The UK's leading brand of LIAS, used extensively for well over 20 years. Particularly suitable for use on playgrounds where the children are up to 6 years old.

Wood Based LIAS	(Click here for enlarged image) 5 - 40 mm	Melcourt Playchips^® A processed and selectively screened wood chip loose impact absorbing surface (LIAS) from our 'deluxe' range, suitable for play areas, particularly those where high movement and ground falls are likely, or large areas between individual play spaces and other non-moving structures. This product is from FSC Mixed Sources at a minimum of 50%.	(Click here for enlarged image) 1 - 100 mm	Melcourt Softfall^TM A soft, natural, loose impact absorbing surface (LIAS) from our �economy�range, carefully manufactured from selected conifer poles and particluarly useful when the budget is limited and where an effective, proven surface is required under low level equipment.
	(Click here for enlarged image) 3 - 30 mm	Melcourt Kushyfall^® A natural, all weather loose impact absorbing surface (LIAS), manufactured from clean, carefully selected, fiberised conifer chip and in our 'contract' range. Suitable for a wide range of applications, in and around children's play areas.

Sand Based LIAS	(Click here for enlarged image) 0.25-0.45 mm	Melcourt Playsand^TM A multi-washed and triple-screened silica sand-based loose impact absorbing surface (LIAS) from our 'deluxe' range suitable as an effective surface in play areas, or with play pits and indoor games areas, and where fall heights are lower.
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	Technical Information Please select from the options below for information on design, installation, aftercare and standards compliance
	What do you Want from a Play Area? What do you Want from a Play Area? Product Selection Melcourt Play Product Specification and Performance Guide Melcourt Play Product Selection Guide Whole life Costs of Safer Playground Surfacing Still unsure? Use Melcourt's On-Line Product Selection form Product Testing Melcourt Loose Impact Absorbing Surfaces (LIAS) Critical Fall Height Test Results in Accordance with BS EN 1176 Melcourt Loose Impact Absorbing Surfaces (LIAS) Fire Test Results in Accordance with British Standard 4790:1987 "The effects of a small source of ignition on textile floor coverings. Hot Metal Nut method" Standards Compliance British and European Standards for Outdoor Play Questions and Answers relating to the British and European Play Standards Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 1994 and Melcourt Play Products Product Specification, Sample Approval and Contractual Issues Key Steps from Correct Specification to Product Sample Approval Product Specification within Tender Documents Other Things to Consider when Specifying or Approving Melcourt Products Checklist for Loose Impact Absorbing Surface (LIAS) Quotation Comparison Checklist for Play Product Sample Approval How to Calculate the Total Volume of LIAS Required How Far from the Play Equipment should the Surfacing Extend? How Far from the Play Equipment should the Surfacing Extend? Melcourt's Project Management Assistance for Landscape Architects, Garden Designers and Product Specifiers Melcourt's Project Management Assistance for Landscape Architects, Garden Designers and Product Specifiers Common Design Problems Common Design Problems		Installation Recommended Installation Procedure How to Accurately Check the LIAS Depth Associated Installation Materials Aftercare Recommended Inspection and Maintenance Requirements Use and Correct Aftercare of Loose Impact Absorbing Surfaces Other Useful Information Your Legal Responsibilities Regarding the Provision of Play Surfaces Melcourt Product COSHH Data Sheets Common Areas for Concern Beware of the Pitfalls Glossary of Commonly Used Terms Best Value Volume Measurement Melcourt Policy Statements Melcourt Customer Service Statement Melcourt Environmental Policy Statement Melcourt Quality Policy Statement Melcourt Terms and Conditions

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