TerraLam mats are quick to install due to their lightweight design and consistent dimensions. This means more lineal feet per load, cutting down the number of trips down the Right Of Way compared to timber mats. Setup time is reduced while site safety improves. Mat removal is also just as efficient.
TERRALAM VS TIMBER
Lower Freight Costs
TerraLam mats are lighter in weight compared to timber mats. With up to twice the lineal footage per truckload, shipping expenses and transport time are dramatically reduced. Using TerraLams in areas like your Right Of Way can increase efficiency over time compared to using timber mats alone.
Faster to Install
Consistent Product
Each TerraLam is manufactured from dimensional lumber with precise specifications, ensuring uniform thickness, smooth surfaces, and reliable structural integrity. This consistency, that timber mats just can’t match, improves installation efficiency but also enhances safety and durability on-site.
Known Engineering Values
TerraLam is engineered product consistently made from high quality, graded Southern Pine in a controlled process, which allows it to carry verified engineering values. This advantage allows TerraLam to be used in situations where specific load ratings or ground pressures are required, unlike with mixed-hardwood timbers.
Easier to Clean
All TerraLam CLT mats feature a smooth, nearly gap-free surface that simplifies cleaning and maintenance. Dirt and debris can be quickly brushed off the surface and a lack of gaps means minimal buildup within the mat, reducing the weight gain from the jobsite dirt and the chance of invasives tagging along.
Smoother to Drive
The smooth, solid surface of all TerraLam mats provides a high-quality Right of Way for consistent traction and a smooth ride, helping extend the life of vehicles and heavy equipment. The lack of gaps, large crevices, or lifting pockets also reduces tripping and ankle-twisting hazards for personnel, increasing site safety.
Simpler to Dispose
All mats have a limited life and disposing of old mats on a job site is often a necessity. Timber mats contain large metal fasteners that create challenges for disposal. TerraLam mats offer comparable strength but are constructed without any metal, making them safe to mulch and safer for the environment.
Readily Available
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.
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