Retains moisture in the soil and helps to prevent water loss due to evaporation, which reduces the need for frequent watering.

The compressive strength rating is important when deciding on stone suitable for a driveway or commercial setting where excessive weight will be applied to the paving. Paving that does not pass the required standard will not support any excessive loading. Slip Resistance (BS EN 14231) Conserves soil moisture, minimising drought stress and plant death and eliminating the need for excessive plant watering Earth Cycleworkin partnership with the Woodhorn Group to provide ethically produced products across the UK. The carefully selected, larger nugget size means that not only do these deluxe nuggets look amazing but will also last approximatley 50% longer than other pine nugget products and twice as long as any smaller or spruce based barks. Recomended UsageMelcourt Bark Nuggets is a very popular chunky bark mulch, ideal for prestigious play areas, decorative ground coverage and a multitude of landscaping applications. The bark chunks are 15-65mm in size making them ideal to use as a weed suppressant and this product will also help to maintain soil moisture and enhance the organic content as it decomposes. Endorsed by the RHS, Melcourt Bark Nuggets are also fire tested to BS4790 meaning they have the relevant fire resistant characteristics that makes the product particularly useful in areas of potential fire risk such as car parks, vehicle fuel filling stations or around public areas such as offices, walkways and housing estates. Also known as pine mulch and landscaping bark, these bark nuggets are sold individually in 60 litre bags. Weight, volume and coverage The Ornamental bark we supply maintains soil temperature and protects plant roots from winter frost and summer sun, whilst suppressing weed growth and these are advantages compared to slate or stones. Our bark is produced from mixed conifer with a high percentage of spruce, with 90% of particles falling within the range of 8-35mm. Please Note: Due to the nature of this product and the screening process, oversized pieces of wood may occur. However, these can easily be removed at the time of installation. Our delivery service Please note that we will require at least 3m access and space for deliveries to be made off the public highway. It is the customers responsibility to ensure suitable access for delivery is provided. Failure to do so may incur further charges. At AWBS we take our environmental responsibility very seriously and we endeavour to offer eco-friendly, recycled and secondary products as much as possible. We're proud to be a conscientious and responsible building and landscaping supplier and all of our eco-range products are sourced from approved suppliers who produce quality materials from construction waste. Melcourt Bark Nuggets are sourced from the timber industry and contain a minimum of 70% FSC certified chippings from mixed sources. Free delivery

The water absorption test measures the amount of water a stone can hold when fully saturated. This is expressed as a percentage of the total weight. So, a result of 1% means that when fully saturated, 1% of a stone’s weight will be water. As a guide, paving such as porcelain is usually less than 0.5% porosity, granite is around 0.5%, sandstone and limestone are in the region of 1-3% and concrete, 6% Provides an insulating layer, substantially reducing the effects of ground freezing and over-heating during extreme weather conditions This product is fully play certified and has been tested to BSEN 1177 for Critical Fall Height safety. Further to stringent test procedures, all paving sold through Paving Superstore is ethically sourced with all manufacturers belonging to the Ethical Trading Initiative or alternative schemes. This promises that: For playgrounds, the depth will depend on the surface on which the bark is to be laid. Spread Pine Bark Nuggets to a depth of 20cm (8″) over a soil surface, 25cm (10″) over a tarmac surface and 30cm (12″) over a concrete surface. Raking over will help give a more even appearance. AVAILABLE INA slightly smaller same high quality nugget is available in small bags which is also suitable for play areas, please see our Deluxe Pine Play Nuggets 45 Fire resistant characteristics, confirmed by testing in accordance with BS 4790:1987, make Bark Nuggets particularly useful in areas of potential fire risk, e.g. car parks, vehicle fuel filling stations, adjacent to offices and pedestrian walk ways, housing estates etc

Slip resistance testing is a complex and varied area however the two main tests for domestic paving are either the pendulum test (PTV) or the ramp test (R rating). With the pendulum test, a pendulum is swung over the surface of the stone which will slow it down. The rougher the surface, the more it will slow the pendulum and the higher the value (PTV). It is tested both wet and dry. The lowest permitted value for external use when wet is 36. A unique and chunky, visually striking pure pine bark nugget product.Highly decorative and very long lasting. Insulates the soil, helping to regulate soil temperature and protect plant roots from extreme temperatures.More often than not, the driver will manage the delivery without a hitch. However in some circumstances, the driver will need assistance. For example: Step 4 - once you are on our quote system, simply complete the form on the right hand and send over your request