Poor LIAS Quality

Correct product selection and description in Tender documents. Refer to Melcourt's Play On-line Product Selection Enquiry Form
Don't buy solely on price. Use Checklist for Loose Impact Absorbing Surface (LIAS) Quotation Comparison
Inadequate checks used when approving the product. Use Checklist for Play Product Sample Approval

Insufficient LIAS Depth

Refer to the Installation and Aftercare sections of the Technical Information and carefully follow the instructions in all the sections

Inappropriate product application.

LIAS surfaces are not particularly well suited as an impact absorbing surface for areas immediately under or adjacent to moving equipment such as swings, roundabouts or around the exit points of slides.
If synthetic surfaces are not acceptable at such locations, the depth of the chosen LIAS should be increased.
For some items such as cable runways, LIAS may be more suitable than rubber surfaces. Refer to Melcourt Play Range - Recommended Installation Procedure

Insufficent extent of surfacing around play equipment.

The extent of surfacing to achieve compliance with the European Standard is set out in EN1176.
Refer to the Installation and Aftercare sections of the Technical Information and How Far from the Play Equipment should the Surfacing Extend?

Poor LIAS Maintenance

Refer to the Installation and Aftercare sections of the Technical Information, Use and Correct Aftercare of Loose Impact Absorbing Surfaces and Recommended Inspection and Maintenance Requirements
Ensure that when you budget, there are adequate resources for playground maintenance.