A. This is subject to regulations and we are unable to advise but if fall heights are below 1.5 metres then 4”(100mm) is ok.
Q. Is the play bark up to standard?
A. Yes, tested to BS EN 1177
Q. How long will it last?
A. Depends on usage but top up is required within 3 years. Depth must be monitored.
Q. Is it bark nuggets?
A. Yes we have Nuggets or Chipped Scots Pine available. Very soft.
Q. Has it been treated with pesticide?
A. No, not required
Q. Do you need to put a fabric or membrane down before laying the bark?
A. Yes it prevents “interzonal mixing”. The heavyweight 105g per metre is required. We stock it.
Q. Do you have to dig a pit to put the play bark in?
A. No you can use sleepers or fencing to build your area up. You are left with a step into the area, but you save a lot of digging and the drainage is better.
A. If you don’t use fabric underneath then you need 4”(100mm) if you use fabric underneath then you only need 2”(50mm). You only need to use the lightweight fabric (50g per metre) underneath, we stock it.
Q. Can I use all the gravels for paths and drives?
A. Yes, not including slates.
Q. Do I need weed control fabric or membrane underneath?
A. Yes, if mulching a border then 50g per metre fabric will do. If path or driveway then use 105g per metre heavy duty fabric. Both available on the website.
Q. Which topsoil do I need for laying grass seed or turf?
A. Rootzone, it is specially designed for this job, it helps the lawn drain but also feeds it
Q. Which topsoil should I use for planters or borders?
A. Border mix, it is pre-mixed with spent mushroom compost for fertility.
Q. How much topsoil do I need below turf?
A. You need 8-12 inches of brown soil above the hard or sandy subsoil. Dig a hole in the garden to find out. You don’t always need to add new topsoil to lay turf.
Q. Do I need to get all the stones out of my soil before I lay turf?
A. No just those over 0.75”(20mm) in size in the top layer of soil. Stones help soil to drain.
