At Ritter Forest Products, we’ve discussed the value of hardwood mats many times. These mats help construction crews work with heavy machinery, namely cranes, on terrain that is either too wet to work on safely or needs additional environmental protection.
Like most products, there is a belief that hardwood mats need to be purchased new and taken from job site to job site. That is, in fact, not true at all. One of our top areas of business is in the rental of hardwood mats. Companies rent them out for a single job or for a season and then return them.
In many ways, it’s a perfect situation, especially when it comes to working on wet grounds. Depending on the part of the country where work is being done, the ground could be soggy and difficult to traverse, depending on the time of year. It could be from melting snow in the early spring or from strong thunderstorms during the late summer.
Companies, though, do not always need to purchase new mats. Since we have a successful rental business, we have a number of mats that are used for a period of time and can then are made available for sale at a discount. Our used mats for sale work as well as new mats, and still provide the same level of safety and protection. They do have a little wear and tear on them, but as construction workers know, materials on the job site typically don’t look new for long.
If you need mats, buying used mats can offer you a significant savings and provide you with mats you can use and reuse from project to project. They are a great resource for construction companies that want to own mats for multiple projects in a given area or contractors looking for a more affordable solution for their project’s needs.
They help protect the ground and create a safe working environment for employees. If you need hardwood mats – whether for purchase or for rent – call us today at 800-426-9570 to learn more or to receive a quote.
