TerraLam to the Test

TERRALAM TO THE TEST

TerraLam is an innovative site access mat that is designed to provide to provide superior performance in most construction environments where ground protection is needed. Their lightweight, yet strong design allows them to easily outperform traditional access mat solutions in a variety of areas such as ground coverage, strength, or sustainability. See how TerraLam stacks up as we put it to the test in this series of videos.

We set up tests to compare our TerraLam CLT site access mats to the competition (including bolted access mats, 8″ timber mats, and composite mats) to show how TerraLam stacks against each one in areas of efficiency, safety, and cost savings. Using similar quality used mats for each test, we put them through examples of real-world situations you might find on a construction site.

Explore the critical role of site access mats and how they can improve the efficiency and safety of your next project.

Trailer Test vs Bolted

See how long it takes to unload a stack of TerraLam 308 and a stack of 3-ply bolted mats.

Load Test vs Bolted

See how many TerraLam 308 and 3-ply bolted mats can be carried by a wheel loader.

Length Test vs Bolted

Measure how far each load of TerraLams covers compared to 3-ply bolted mats.

Drive Test vs Bolted/Timber

Feel the ride quality difference when driving over TerraLam, bolted, and timber mats.

Clean Test vs Bolted

Check out the amazing differences between cleaning a TerraLam vs a bolted mat.

Bend Test vs Bolted

Stack up the TerraLam 308 against the 3-ply bolted and see which is stronger.

Trailer Test vs 8" Timbers

Compare the coverage a truckload of TerraLam 508s gets compared to 8″ timber.

Length Test vs 8' Timbers

Measure the distance a load of TerraLam 508s gets compared to 8″ timber.

Walking vs Bolted/Timber

Walk the right-of-way and see how each mat surface performs during this walking test.

End of Life vs 8" Timbers

Count the steps required to break down a timber mat compared to a TerraLam 508 at end-of-life.

Install Test vs Composite

Compare the install effort and coverage when TerraLam 308 gets laid down next to composite.

SIMPLE PIECE OF WOOD

Ever wondered what makes TerraLam CLT mats so unique? Our A Simple Piece of Wood series takes you behind the scenes, breaking down the innovative engineering and sustainable practices that go into creating our mats. From raw materials to the final product, learn how a simple piece of wood becomes a high-performance solution for construction and infrastructure projects.

Simple Piece of Wood

Take an in-depth look at TerraLam as you’ve probably never seen an access mat before.

Complex Piece of Wood

And we do the same for a bolted access mat and a timber mat. See the difference!

INTERESTED IN HOW TERRALAM CAN HELP YOUR PROJECT?

Matting is a simple concept that can become highly complex. Through decades of experience in matting and site access, TerraLam was developed as an excellent alternative to many of the traditional mat types currently in the industry. Contact us to learn more about TerraLam and how it can help save your time and money on your next project.