Access mats / Uses
Access roads
Reliable access to sites, leases and facilities over soft or seasonal ground, without hauling in gravel.
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Mats for access roads
Many sites need a dependable way in and out for crews, trucks and equipment, but the route crosses ground that turns soft in spring or after heavy rain. Matted access roads carry traffic across those stretches, keep vehicles out of the mud and protect the ground underneath.
The challenge
- Seasonal ground conditionsFreeze-thaw cycles and wet seasons in Alberta can make a usable route impassable almost overnight.
- Stuck vehicles and delaysEvery truck that gets stuck costs a crew time and adds wear on equipment.
- Cost of a built roadStripping topsoil and hauling in gravel is expensive, and the land often has to be restored afterward.
How our mats help
- 01All-season accessA matted road gives crews a firm surface when the ground can’t carry the load on its own.
- 02Only where you need itMat only the soft stretches of a route and drive on existing ground where it’s firm.
- 03Protects the ground belowMats spread loads over a wide area, reducing rutting and damage to subsoils.
Mat details
- Core
- Solid core
- Boards
- 3-ply green Douglas fir
- Bolts
- 181 carriage bolt pattern
- Size
- 8′ × 14′
- Weight
- 1,880 lb
- Countersink
- Minimal
Common questions
Can mats be combined with existing roads or trails?
Yes. Mats are often used only on the soft or wet sections of a route, which keeps the number of mats and the cost down.
Do you sell mats in small quantities?
No order is too large or too small. Call us and we’ll talk through what your road needs.