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Why are ground protection mats important?
Why are ground protection mats important?
13.5.24
Ryder Services is a leading UK supplier of bog mats and ground protection. Here’s a blog on why ground protection mats are important.
What are ground protection mats?
First a definition. Also known as bog mats or track mats, ground protection mats provide effective temporary access and roadways for heavy machinery on construction sites so as not to scar the terrain. Using ground protection mats means no costly reinstatement works on completion of the job.
What does ground protection do?
Helping to spread the weight of heavy-powered access platforms, as well as protecting grass, soil and paving, ground protection helps prevent heavy machinery from sinking into the ground and getting stuck.
Bog mats can likewise help stop compaction, erosion and runoff. Our ever-changing climate where bouts of heavy rainfall are becoming more widespread, leave the ground softer and therefore trickier for heavy machinery to navigate.
So, all in all, ground protection mats are ideal for moving machinery and people across sensitive or newly grassed areas, plus they help protect your machinery too of course.
Ground protection mats and safety
Safety is everybody’s number one priority and ground protection mats and the uneven nature of construction sites can pose hazards for people walking about, or at outdoor events and festivals. They may also help to insulate from vibrations the foundations of adjacent buildings.
Ground protection mats from Ryder Services
Our ground protection mats are durable and a cost-effective solution to single-use plastic, and you can choose from:
Does ground protection lessen the environmental impact of construction?
If the ground isn’t protected and heavy machinery ploughs up the top layer of soil, for example, it might throw delicate ecosystems off balance and disrupt wildlife habitats. That's why ground protection mats may lessen the likelihood of damage to the natural environment and contribute to a job well done without negative surface impact.
A flexible ground protection solution from Ryder Services
Ryder Services' bog mats are regularly used on construction sites and wind farms, as well as on access roads, pipeline works, for crane stabilisation, during marine works, plus at many concerts and festivals. They also make working in poorer weather conditions easier.
Quick installation and easy storage
Simple to carry and place, you can easily lay ground protection mats where you need them, and when the job's done, they're easy to clean and maintain before being stored in stillages or on pallets.
Why choose bog mats from Ryder Services?
Fast delivery anywhere in the UK and Europe
Dedicated sales team
Available in a variety of sizes to suit your specific requirements
Designed for large machinery on difficult surfaces, and use on all kinds of earth including mud and sand
We offer new or used bogmats in a variety of species which can be delivered or collected from one of our various depots nationwide
Buy or hire
Call our Sales Team on 01683 221082