Earth Cycle Ornamental Bark
Ornamental Bark Information
- Produced from mixed conifer bark with a high percentage of spruce,90% of the particles fall in the range of 8-35mm
- White wood content no greater than 15% by volume
- Moisture content in the region of 50-60% (green weight basis) on delivery
- The weight/volume ratio (bulk density) is normally in the range of 250-350Kg/m3
- pH range is between 4.5 and 5.5
- Manufactured from materials sourced 100% within the British Isles, thus completely free of any trace of methyl bromide contamination
- Free of all foreign matter such as metal, glass, plastic and any other extraneous materials
- Mid brown in colour with a mild odour
- Durable, long lasting and free from pathogens, pests and weed seeds
Application Rates
We recommend that all our mulches are laid at a depth of between 50 & 100mm to obtain the best results. Allowing 10% for settlement
Please Note: Due to the nature of this product and the screening process, oversize pieces of wood may occur. However, these can easily be removed at the time of installation.
Earth Cycle Playground Chip
Playground Bark Information
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100% British Hardwood from sustainable sources
- 98% of particles range from 5-30mm
- Long Lasting
- 100% natural product and contains no additives or colouring
- Light to pale brown in colour
- Wood content 95%+
- Screened and processed to remove 98% of fines and material below 5mm
- Free from pests, weeds, pathogens and has not been treated with methyl bromide
- Free of all foreign matter such as large stones, plastic, glass and any other extraneous materials
Features and Benefits
- Conforms to BS EN 1176 by using the testing process BS EN 1177. For intended use as an Impact Absorbing Playground Safety Surface at a depth of 150mm and 300mm
- Critical fall height in excess of 3m at 150mm and 300mm depth
- BS 7188-1998 Ease of Ignition Test
- Durable and long lasting
- Easy to use and maintain
- Free draining, providing a clean play surface all year long
- Attractive and suitable for use in rural, urban and exposed sites
- Suitable for use with all playground equipment
- Hardwood Playground Chips deter use by cats and dogs
Please Note: Due to the nature of this product and the screening process oversize pieces of wood may occur. However, these can easily be removed at the time of installation