How to choose the right composite mat for constructing temporary roadways

How to choose the right composite mat for constructing temporary roadways

Projects needing to build temporary roads and track access on their site have to consider the following factors:

• Ground type and condition - load bearing capacity, compactness and trafficability of soil.
• Environmental considerations - working near waterways and reserve areas.
•  Heaviest weight of equipment running on the roadway.
• Duration required - will the road track be for a few passes or expecting high traffic over a long period of time.
• Weather conditions - susceptibility to rain.  
• Underground assets - tree roots, cultural heritage sites, buried pipelines.

 Combination of these factors will determine whether the temporary road will require composite mats to be of a certain thickness, have features such as built-in interlocking sections, load spread capabilities, and if additional equipment is required for installation.

From lightweight Ground Protection Mats to composite mats for heavy equipment, we have solutions for any application. Our ground protection mats provide the ultimate protection over any ground condition including natural, hybrid and synthetic turf, sand, mud and other terrains.