Melcourt Playchips - Softwood

Melcourt Playchips - Softwood are a processed and selectively screened wood chip loose impact absorbing surface (LIAS) from the ‘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.

Melcourt Playchips - Softwood Key Benefits:

• At the end of its useful life as a play surface, Melcourt Playchips® can be effectively re-used as a mulch or soil conditioner
• A specially processed and screened conifer chip
• Nominal particle size 5–40mm
• Dust and fines have been removed and the product contains 80% plus wood
• Tested in accordance with BS EN 1176 and 1177
• Fire tested in accordance with BS 4790:1987
• RHS endorsed (when sold in 60 litre bags)
• Lay at depths of 300mm, 200mm and 100mm giving protection at critical fall heights of >3.5metres, >3.5 metres and 1.4 metres respectively
• Independently tested in accordance with the requirements of BS EN 1177:2008, at depths of 300mm, 200mm and 100mm giving critical fall heights of >3.5metres, >3.5 metres and 1.4 metres respectively
• Rapid drainage during wet weather allows play all year round
• Easy to install and maintain
• Virtually vandal resistant
• Any overspill onto adjacent grassed areas will not damage mowing equipment
• The loose, particulate feel of Melcourt Playchipseters dogs and cats, thus helping to prevent animal fouling
• Hostile living environment for pests
• Extremely cost-effective
• Easy to relocate

Bark Coverage Conversion Chart

• Available in 60L Bags
• Bulk bags or loose bulk available on request - Price on Application.