Melcourt Playchips – Softwood

A processed and selectively screened wood chip loose impact-absorbing surface (LIAS) 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. Softwood Playchips are from FSC Mix Sources at a minimum of 70%.

• 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)

• Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) certified

• 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

• At the end of its useful life as a play surface, Melcourt Playchips® can be effectively re-used as a mulch or soil conditioner.

• This product is from FSC MIX Sources at a minimum of 70%, FSC certificate number CU-COC-806457