Surfaces That Can Benefit from Hardwood Mat Protection

When you’re setting up a construction project or other industrial worksite, it takes a lot of equipment and supplies to get things ready for your crew to work safely and efficiently. Although they may seem like a smaller part of an operation, hardwood crane mats are one of those essential supplies you need to have for the sake of your machinery, workers, and the ground you’re working on.

You may wonder though, on certain sites, whether you truly need crane mats or can get away without them. The truth is, all types of worksites need the stability mats bring to the job. Let’s take a look at some of the ground conditions that benefit the most from crane mat protection.

Dry Sand & Soil

Sites that are sandy or consist primarily of dry soil can be difficult to work on with heavy machinery because of how easily the ground beneath you can shift. By providing a stable, supportive surface, crane mats can prevent any shifting underfoot or, more importantly, under your equipment. They will also help keep sand and dry ground particles from blowing into anybody’s eyes or equipment.

Delicate Environmental Sites

If you’re working on a project on sensitive ground, you need to take extra precautions not to damage it. Environmental conditions such as wetlands, nuclear sites, permafrost, or even ground over buried utilities or pipeline need the protection of durable hardwood mats. Mats are an effective and easy to set up barrier to protect the ground and your equipment, saving you money and headache.

Man-Made Surfaces

Artificial surfaces are just as vulnerable to damage under the weight and movement of heavy machinery as any natural ground conditions. Driveways, parking lots, roads, and similar surfaces can all suffer from cracks, breaks, pot holes, etc., and therefore would benefit greatly from a crane mat buffer. This is especially important for the sake of the client, who wouldn’t be happy to find their property damaged.

Wet Ground

Wet and muddy terrain can slow down construction work and make it more dangerous. Heavy equipment in these conditions is susceptible to sinking, rutting, and tipping, but can be protected with the use of hardwood mats. With a stable, steady surface beneath their machines, your crew will be able to work at maximum capacity as well.

Ritter Forest Products can help you prepare for any type of worksite with our hardwood crane mats and other industrial mat products available for rental. When it comes to supporting your expensive equipment, our mats can withstand the pressure and force to offer the stable working ground you need to work safely and efficiently.