Skid Steer Ground Protection Mat - 4' x 8' - Tan

PRODUCT SPECS

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

• 100% Recyclable & Waterproof
  
• Lightweight, Easy To Transport & Assemble
• Flexible - Won't Crack or Peel
• Protection — prevents ruts & damage to the environment
  
• Traction — maximum grip for equipment & crewmen
• Flexible — bends but won't break
• Waterproof — won't rot, crack, or peel
• Lightweight— easy to transport, install, and store
• Durable — a lifespan of 5+ years!

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Protect Your Grass From Heavy Equipment

You have spent endless hours caring for your grass so it will enhance your yard. The last thing you need is heavy equipment or machinery rolling across it. Your grass will be torn up leaving big ruts behind. We will go over some great ideas to keep your grass intact and looking the way you planned.

Let's get started on how you can protect your grass from damage when you need to bring in heavy equipment for a project such as installing a pool.

Only Work With Dry Soil

Before bringing in this equipment, make sure your ground is dry. Dry soil will absorb the weight of the equipment. If the ground is wet, it will cause the equipment to sink down into the ground causing ruts and gashes everywhere.

You might consider using a tarp to cover the areas where work will be performed. The tarp can create a protective barrier reducing the amount of time spent leading up to the aftermath. Even though a tarp will offer less protection than a mat or ground cover, you can always reuse it as it will always be available.

A tarp can offer a layer that will take the majority of the force from the equipment driven over it.

Never Use Heavy Equipment During Wet Conditions

If you come out in the morning and the ground is wet from rain or other elements, you need to put off using heavy equipment. You could easily slip or fall due to the build-up of mud and the ground could become even wetter. Wait for the area to dry out before using this equipment.

Do not damage turf that has been laid down in a desolate area like the space for a new home. Without good afterthought, it could increase the cost of repairs. Damaging grass roots will cause them to die off faster than if they were left alone.

If you need to get to a specific area, use proper protection including plywood sheets, mats, etc. Avoid any future problems by showing caution.

For The Best Protection, Use Mats

The best way to protect your grass is by using mats. They are created specifically to protect the grass. These mats come in different thicknesses but the most popular is approximately one inch. The mats should be laid down in an area where you want to protect the grass but spread them outward so they can overlap each other.

If you do not have the room to overlap the mats, they can be used on their own if you do not have enough space to overlap them or they are being used to stop the damage from turf scrubbers, Scrubbers are a device for removing impurities in different places.

If you only use mats of one width, it must cover the entire area that will come in contact with heavy equipment.

Mats come in two varieties, temporary and permanent. A temporary mat is good for one use or a short-term project while a permanent mat can be used many times and during different seasons. The more information you have about these mats will help you make the right choice of which mat will work best.

Permanent mats are favored more than temporary mats if heavy equipment will come in contact with grass over a long period of time including construction sites where huge amounts of soil will be moved.