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Melcourt Playchips® - FSC
    Product Description

  • A specially processed, and selectively screened conifer and/or hardwood chip based LIAS from our 'deluxe' range.
  • Light brown in colour.
  • Virtually all dust and fines have been removed and the product has more than 80 % wood content by volume.
  • Melcourt Playchips® is a specially processed and selectively screened conifer and/or hardwood wood chip, with a small percentage of bark.
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    Typical Uses

  • Particularly useful in areas where movement is high and ground falls are likely, including trim-tacks or large areas between individual play spaces, play centres, under play frames, space nets and other non-moving structures.
    User Benefits

  • This product is certified under the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
  • Compliance to BS EN 1177, confirms that Melcourt Playchips® meets a nationally accepted industry standard.
  • Independent testing according to British Standard 7188:1998 and 4790:1987 confirms Melcourt Playchips®' performance characteristics, give increased customer confidence.
  • Melcourt Playchips®' free draining characteristics allow safe play throughout the year.
  • The loose nature of this brand deters cats and dogs from walking onto the surface thus reducing the instances of animal fouling.
    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 >3.50 metres at a 300mm depth, 3.20 metres at 200mm and 1.70 metres at 100mm.
  • High fire resistance. BS 4790:1987 compliance.
  • Easy to install and maintain.
  • Free draining and performance only effected by the most severe frost.
  • Clean to play on.
  • Good wind resistance.
  • High degree of self levelling after initial installation.
  • Deters cats and dogs.
  • Attractive appearance.
  • Easy to relocate.

















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

    Product Specification

  • The product shall consist of natural British conifer and/or hardwood woodchips with an even nominal particle size distribution of 5-40mm, with minimal dust and fines and 85% plus 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 and 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 product shall be Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified
  • 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 Playchips®' LIAS to a finished depth of ........ mm (insert finished depth required) allowing at least 10% 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

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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:

LIAS depth required 500 mm 400 mm 300 mm 200 mm 100 mm
Square metres covered by 1 cubic metre of LIAS 2.0 2.5 3.3 5.0 10.0

A suitable allowance for settlement should be made, as stated in 'Application Rates', above.

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 Quality range Typical Bulk Density Range
Wood British 5 - 40 mm > 85 % Minimal Deluxe 260 - 310
kg/m3

Settlement factor Durability EN 1177 compliance FSC Certified BS 7188:1998 tested BS 4790:1987 tested
10 % + 2 - 4 years + Yes Yes Yes Yes

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