Choosing the right bark
There are different grades of bark. Some are specialist and others are suited for a variety of applications. It is important to choose the right bark for your project.
| Specification | Landscaping Bark | Play Grade Bark | Decorative Bark |
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| Primary constituent | Mixed Conifer | Pine | Pine |
| Colour | Mid-Dark Brown | Reddish Brown | Golden Brown |
| Recommended installation depth | 50mm | 300mm | 50mm |
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| Consistent appearance | |
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| Reduces need for irrigation & weeding | |
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| Extended plant life in periods of drought | |
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| Acts as plant root insulation | |
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| Particle size | 8-35mm | 5-35mm | 15-65mm |
| Max white wood (trunk) content by volume | 15% | 5% | 5% |
| Typical bulk density (Weight to volume ratio) | 250-600kg/m3 | 250-450kg/m3 | 250-450kg/m3 |
| Typical pH range | 4.5-6.5 | 4.5-5.5 | 4.5-5.5 |
| Tested to BSEN 1177:1998 | N/A | |
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| Recommended 10% settlement allowance | |
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| Free of chemical contamination | |
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