Composite mats are newer innovations in the site access industry, offering great durability in a lightweight package. But as job sites require greater efficiency, Sterling presents an excellent opportunity to complement your composite mats with TerraLam 300 CLT mats. TerraLam is also a lightweight engineered product that has a solid top surface but offers more surface area per mat, a faster install, and a lower price point than composites. Using TerraLam for your Right Of Way or pad areas could help your project set up faster, saving time and money.
Composite mats are lightweight but small. TerraLam mats provide much more usable surface area per mat compared to composites. Their larger design covers more ground, maximizing space for equipment and vehicles. This work pads are setup with less mats, getting you to work faster.
TerraLam also gets more lineal footage per mat, meaning fewer mats are needed for longer distances. This reduces the total number of mats required for any Right of Way, minimizing handling and installation costs. TerraLams also provide a wider footprint to accommodate larger equipment.
Composite mats often require multiple people to install but TerraLam mats can be installed by a single person, reducing the time and labor. This leads to huge labor cost savings, less exposure of on-site personnel to safety hazards such as moving equipment, and greater overall efficiency.
TerraLam mats don’t need to be connected like composite mats, but optional industrial grade straps can be installed to increase mat stability under certain conditions. These straps can be quickly installed by a single person using handheld power tools, away from moving equipment.
At less than 1/3 the cost of a composite mat, TerraLam mats offer more coverage and strength. This means more than 3x the mats at the same cost and lower labor expenses due to easier and faster installation. TerraLam is the more cost-effective solution for large projects.
All mats have a limited life and disposing of old mats on a job site is often a necessity. Composite mats require special equipment for disposal that typically can’t be handled on site. TerraLam are easily disposed of on-site with an industrial shredder, turning it into wood mulch.
TerraLam mats are made in Illinois and Texas using domestically harvested Southern Pine. These centrally located factories can each produce 1000 mats per day for even the largest projects. And because they are lightweight, transport costs are substantially lower than with other types of mats such as timbers.
Are you ready to elevate your job site performance? While composite mats are lightweight and durable, consider the advantages of the TerraLam mats. Don’t let fancy solutions hold you back—add TerraLam to your composite sites today and experience the difference! Contact us at 708.388.2223.