Product Description A well graded, processed conifer bark from our 'contract' range. Mid to dark brown in colour Virtually all dust and fines have been removed and the product has less than a 7 % wood content by volume. Melcourt Adventure Bark 30 has been produced to equal or surpass other typical play-grade LIAS barks. Product shown at approx. half actual size Typical Uses Used when the client requires a bark-based loose impact absorbing surface of moderate performance, and does not require the exceptional performance of the 'Playbark®' brand.

User Benefits Compliance to BSEN 1177, confirms that Melcourt Adventure Bark 30 meets the nationally accepted industry standard. Careful product grading by particle size, with all dust and fine materials taken out, provides for excellent play value, together with good slip resistance and durability. All year round play is possible, due to the free draining nature of the product, together with little risk of the surface freezing. Any overspill onto grassed areas will not damage mowing equipment. At the end of its useful play surface life, Melcourt Adventure Bark30 can be re-used as a mulch or organic soil conditioner. Animal fouling is reduced to a minimum, as dogs and cats prefer not to venture onto the surface. They dislike the bark particles between their paws. Product Features Complies with the product specification as set out in BS EN 1177, Table A.1 Tested in accordance with the requirements of British Standard 7188:1998, at depths of 300mm, 200mm and 100mm. Laboratory testing gave a maximum critical fall height of 7.95 metres at a 300mm depth, 4.84 metres at 200mm and 2.86 metres at 100mm. Easy to install and maintain. Free draining and performance not adversely effected by frost. High fire resistance. BS 4790:1987 compliance. Virtually vandal proof. Pleasing appearance. Pleasant forest aroma. Clean to play on. Good wind resistance. Hostile living environment for pests. Relatively cost-effective. Easy to relocate.

Product Specification The product shall consist of predominantly matured European Pine, Douglas Fir and Larch bark with an even nominal particle size distribution of 5 - 70mm, with minimal dust and fines and less than 7% wood content. The product shall be pest, disease and weed free and not have been treated with methyl bromide or any additives, colourants or dyes. The product shall comply with BS EN 1177 when laid at a 300mm minimum depth. The product shall have been tested in accordance with the requirements of BS 7188:1998, at depths of 300mm, 200mm and 100mm. The product shall have been tested in accordance with the requirements of BS 4790:1987, for fire resistance. Application Rates Lay the 'Melcourt Adventure Bark 30' LIAS to a finished depth of ........ mm (insert finished depth required) allowing at least 15% for settlement after 30 days. Additional Clauses Copies of all current British Standard test certificates to be provided on request. Typical product samples to be provided on 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 .

To comply with BS EN 1177 item 4.1.3. the LIAS used must be installed to a layer thickness of 200mm more than that found by laboratory testing to be necessary to achieve the required critical fall test.

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