{"id":726,"date":"2023-02-07T08:39:43","date_gmt":"2023-02-07T08:39:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.macocorporation.com\/blog\/?p=726"},"modified":"2023-02-07T08:44:00","modified_gmt":"2023-02-07T08:44:00","slug":"improving-construction-mat-lifespans-the-essential-how-tos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.macocorporation.com\/blog\/improving-construction-mat-lifespans-the-essential-how-tos\/","title":{"rendered":"Improving Construction Mat Lifespans: The Essential How-To\u2019s"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are many different types of construction mats available today, with each being designed for a specific purpose. Depending on the need, contractors and industrial-plant owners will often use more than a single type of mat to improve vehicle functionality and site access while also reducing their ecological footprint.<\/p>\n

With so much variation in them, however, it\u2019s essential you know how to care for different types of construction mats<\/a>, and that\u2019s why below, we\u2019re going to be taking a look at the things you absolutely need to know about caring for your mats.<\/p>\n

What Are the Basic Types of Construction Mats?<\/h2>\n

Knowing how to care for your construction begins with understanding the features of different types of mats. Here\u2019s a breakdown of the most commonly seen types of construction mats:<\/p>\n

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  1. Wood and Timber Mats: <\/strong>Most often made of hardwood timber, wooden construction mats are used to create linked roadways and temporary platforms for moving heavy equipment and vehicles. As you might expect, these don\u2019t stay durable for long, and require replacing every eighteen months to two years (best case scenario).<\/li>\n
  2. Composite Mats: <\/strong>Composite mats<\/a> serve as a middle ground, and are made of a dense poly-ethylene (HDPE) material that keeps them light but durable for years. The strength-to-weight ratio of the composite mats are significantly high. Since these mats are easily maneuverable on-site, durable in the harshest conditions, and reusable, composite mats are the most popular type of construction mat.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    How Long Do Construction Mats Generally Last?<\/h2>\n

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    Wooden Mats<\/h3>\n

    Wooden mats are treated to prevent wood rot and decay over time, but even so, these natural products have a very short lifespan, and sometimes have to be changed out mid-project if they suffer a lot of wear and tear. Generally, lifespans for wooden mats last from fifteen months (or eighteen months depending on their construction) to a whole two years.<\/p>\n

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    To help your wooden construction mats last longer, consider the following points:<\/p>\n