Aug 28, 2023 | Access Mats, News
At GFI Solutions, we are access mat professionals. We care for our customers from start to finish, offering a complete, after-installation access mat management program. To lengthen the durability of your access mats, we advise all of our customers to take advantage of this mat management program if you have yet to seriously consider how to care for your access mats after installation. Read on to find out more about this mat management program.
GFI Solutions Mat Management Program
In our mat management program, we take care of your access mats from installation to removal, whatever that looks like in each case. Our GFI Solutions team is waiting to transport your access mats to save you money and time. GFI Solutions offers a comprehensive mat management program featuring the following:
Professional Delivery and Installation
The goal of any access mat is to avoid ground disturbance or environmental cross-contamination. In addition to these qualities, our access mats will save you 60% in transportation costs through our ability to almost double the number of mats on each truck. We will also provide quality access mats that are 3-5x stronger than traditional mats.
Once delivered, our expert installers will proceed with your access mat installation on-site. Our GFI Solutions experts know how to handle your access mats during installation to avoid damage or gapping. Our customers each receive custom mat management programs to suit their needs if requested: if you do not have GFI Solutions access mats, don’t worry! We still offer this program to you. Contact us for a consultation.
We Handle Washing and Bleaching
Washing your access mats is how you prevent premature failure. Dirt, mud and grime will build up on your access mats after installation. But a good clean will keep your mats working from project to project without cross-contamination of environments or falling apart. By using our GFI Solutions mat maintenance program, you are lengthening the life cycle of your access mats and gaining a higher return on investment.
At GFI Solutions, we wash and bleach your access mats for you. We offer access mat installation, washing, delivery, and more. Let us deal with the transportation of your access mats to and from our washing machines—or let us bring our washing machines to you!
Access Mat Removal And Clean-Up
Once your project is complete or your access mats are no longer usable, GFI Solutions can assist with their removal. While a viable option is to allow the environmentally-safe access mat to biodegrade in place, we offer removal services that will remove your installed access mats and clean up any residual debris that may affect the environment. To access this service, please call GFI Solutions and discuss what mat management features best suit your needs.
From Consult to Tear-Down, GFI is Here!
GFI Solutions offers a range of access solutions for your project, including used and new access mats. Additionally, all grades of access matting are available with us. Each used mat undergoes testing to ensure quality before being taken on-site. Looking for a lightweight and cost-effective solution? Contact us today by phone at 1-833-GFI-MATS or use our contact form to talk to us about your access mat needs.
Aug 28, 2023 | Access Mats, News
At GFI Solutions, we’ve been in the business long enough to know that access mat rentals are necessary for terrain access problems. As someone in the oilpatch, construction, forestry or other remote-work industry, you probably know that the terrain you will be working with could be more work-friendly and ideal. Whether it’s too wet, too deep, too unstable or something else, your machines need to be able to do their job. Read on to learn why access mat rentals are the perfect solution.
Benefit Your Project with Access Mat Rentals
Our team of professionals is available to transport and install your access mat rentals for you. Letting GFI Solutions teams handle this means ensuring you will get your quality mats on time and in good condition. Then, when you complete your remote project, these experts can come back and help remove the access mat rentals and any remaining debris. Using access mat rentals for your project with GFI Solutions can reduce your environmental impact and the amount you pay into access solutions. Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) access mats for rent are an extremely efficient method for overcoming terrain issues in remote worksites.
Environmentally-Friendly Access Solutions
Our access mat rentals are made from sustainable Longleaf Southern Yellow Pine that has matured for over 20 years before being cut. Additionally, this wood is more robust than Douglas Fir: these CLT access mats for rent can be up to 5 times stronger than traditional bolted mats. They can handle more weight through their ability to disperse the weight over the mat’s surface area evenly, which is unique to Cross-Laminated Timber mats. More robust access mat rentals will remove some of the stress of working on a project on challenging terrain.
Additionally, the adhesive and wax seal we use on all four sides to reduce water damage are environmentally friendly, so any accidentally left-behind pieces will not harm nature. All of the CLT access mats are completely biodegradable.
Have Less Impact on the Soil
If you are looking for access solutions that will help you to reduce the amount of erosion, take advantage of our access mat rentals! Reduce your environmental impact during your project, and stay within regulations. Access mat rentals will prevent excessive damage to the surrounding habitat, unlike how traditional bolted mats or mats with metal elements can potentially damage the worksite if not used and disposed of properly.
GFI Solutions Can Help Solve Your Access Problems!
Get quality access mat rentals at GFI Solutions today! We are proud to offer premium products to create accessibility in your remote project. GFI Solutions works with many industries, including oilpatch, construction, and forestry. If you have any questions about our access mat rentals, please contact us or use our 24-hour phone line: 1-833-434-6287.
Aug 28, 2023 | Access Mats, News
Drilling operations in various industries, such as oil and gas, mining, and construction, often occur in challenging terrains and environments. The heavy equipment and machinery involved in these operations can significantly impact the ground below them, leading to soil compaction, erosion, and damage to the underlying surfaces. Ground protection measures, such as GFI Solutions’ rig mats, are vital to mitigate these risks and ensure long-term sustainability. Next, we will explore the importance of ground protection in drilling applications and how GFI Solutions’ rig mats play an essential role in preventing damage while at the same time maintaining operational efficiency. Keep reading to find out more.
Preserving Ground Integrity
When drilling, the weight and movement of drilling rigs and support equipment can significantly impact the ground below them. GFI Solutions’ new and used rig mats act as a protective barrier, distributing the weight of this heavy equipment across a larger surface. By spreading the load, our rig mats help to minimize soil compaction and prevent excessive damage to the ground.
Soil compaction can have long-lasting effects on the ecosystem, affecting plant growth, water drainage, and soil health. GFI Solutions’ rig mats act as a safeguard, ensuring that drilling operations can proceed without compromising the integrity of the ground below.
Preventing Soil Erosion
Drilling activities typically disturb the topsoil layer, leaving it vulnerable to erosion and other damage. This erosion can lead to sediment runoff, polluting nearby bodies of water and causing further environmental damage.
GFI Solutions’ rig mats play a crucial role in preventing soil erosion by stabilizing the ground surface. Our rig mats provide a solid foundation that prevents soil particles’ displacement and reduces the risk of erosion. By protecting against erosion, GFI Solutions’ rig mats help to maintain the ecological balance of the surrounding environment.
Minimizing Environmental Impact
The importance of minimizing the environmental impact of drilling operations cannot be overstated. At GFI Solutions, our rig mats are designed with environmental considerations in mind, helping to preserve fragile ecosystems and sensitive natural habitats. Our rig mats minimize the disturbances caused by drilling activities, protecting local vegetation and reducing the impact on wildlife. Moreover, our rig mats offer a temporary solution that can be easily removed once drilling operations are complete. This reduces the overall environmental footprint of the project by leaving the land in a relatively undisturbed state.
Ensuring Operational Efficiency and Safety
Ground protection measures, such as GFI Solutions’ rig mats, also contribute to drilling operations’ overall efficiency and safety. By providing a stable and safe working surface, our rig mats enable heavy equipment to operate smoothly, reducing the risk of machinery getting stuck or sinking into the ground. A stable working surface also enhances worker safety by minimizing the risk of slips, trips and falls. GFI Solutions’ offering of new and used rig mats creates a secure environment for workers and equipment to carry out their tasks, ensuring that drilling operations proceed with optimal efficiency and without unnecessary delays or breakdowns.
Your Source for Rig Mats and More
Ground protection is a critical consideration in many drilling operations. At GFI Solutions, we understand the importance of minimizing your project’s environmental impact. Our high-quality rig mats are designed the provide the necessary stability and protection for various drilling operations. By investing in ground protection measures like our rig mats, drilling companies can protect the environment, minimize damage, and promote sustainable practices in their operations. Contact GFI Solutions today to learn more about our new and used rig mat inventory!
Aug 22, 2023 | Access Mats, News
GFI Solutions offers quality used access mats for sale that are fit for any remote project you are taking on that needs access solutions. Our used access mats are always safe and cost-effective, making them your best choice for access mats. With our team of professionals, we will work with you to ensure you get the best quality for your money while maintaining safety and environmental standards. Keep reading to learn more about our used access mats for sale.
Why Pick Our Used Access Mats
At GFI Solutions, our used inventory undergoes extensive testing before being included in our used access mats for sale to ensure you are getting a quality product that still meets safety and environmental standards. We include thorough washing and bleaching services to avoid cross-contamination between environments and uses and therefore Federal and Provincial regulation conflict. If your biggest concern with used access mats for sale over new access mats is the potential cross-contamination, be reassured that used access mats meet all quality control standards.
While we pride ourselves on how our access mats are very durable, like anything, they can sometimes experience wear-and-tear that is natural for access mats. For this reason, we inspect each one and professionally repair them in order to provide quality used access mats for our clients. If a mat is not repairable, it is immediately disposed of and will not be added to our used inventory of access mats for sale. The safety of your employees, equipment and the environment while using access mats are always our top priorities.
We Offer Delivery and Removal Assistance
GFI Solutions offers delivery and installation services on all of our used access mats for sale. We encourage all of our customers to take advantage of this offer, as it may increase the durability of your access mats. Our professional team is aware of best practices for moving and installing used access mats and will avoid any practices that may damage them.
At the end of the used access mat’s life cycle, use our Mat Management program. We facilitate access mat removal and debris cleanup onsite, as well as restoration and maintenance services. While independent freight delivery can be costly, and independent installation done improperly or poorly, GFI Solutions has experts that can provide quality installation and timely, cost-effective delivery.
Consult with GFI Solutions on Your Access Mat Needs
Your first step in getting the access mats for sale that you need is to set up a planning and consultation session with one of our experts so we can get to know the scope of your project. After discussing permits, access mat requirements, and anything that demands special attention, we can assess any foreseeable issues that need matting solutions. This can entail weather conditions, rugged terrain, large load sizes; our access mats for sale can handle any potential issues your project may encounter.
Get in touch with our experts if you are looking for a quote by calling us or submitting a form online. We will attempt to reach you as soon as possible to talk further about your project. Or, contact us via our 24/7 customer support line if you need any assistance. We would love to tackle any problems, questions or concerns that you have about any of our services or products.
Aug 22, 2023 | Access Mats, News
Access mats in Grande Prairie are necessary to overcome terrain issues that result from a combination of the surrounding natural habitat and fluctuating weather conditions. Remote projects are known for having access difficulties, so investing in quality access mats you can use from project to project is a smart idea. GFI Solutions offers CLT access mats in Grande Prairie that are stronger, lighter and more durable than traditional bolted mats. Read on to find out why these access mats are your best choice.
Terrain Conditions
The terrain you are working in is one of the first aspects to consider when selecting a fitting access solution for your worksite. We provide access mats in Grande Prairie to help you overcome muddy, snowy, or slippery terrain with hardy Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) access mats. Grande Prairie has a lot of ditches and streams that can hinder remote projects. GFI Solutions can provide your project with temporary access bridges that can be quickly installed for an easy solution.
Load-Bearing Capacity
How heavy are your machines? While traditional bolted mats can work, CLT access mats in Grande Prairie are the best choice for many remote projects. Our Site Safe CLT 300 access mat and Site Safe CLT 500 access mat can handle almost all typical machinery you will need to use on your project without compromising the safety of your employees and machines. CLT access mats will evenly distribute the weight of the load over the surface area, making them more durable than traditional bolted mats that do not use weight distribution. For heavier cranes and machinery you might use, check out our crane mats that are built to withstand the weight of cranes and heavier loads.
Weather Resistance
While traditional bolted mats are prone to damage from the constant weather flux that Grande Prairie has, access mats are cross-laminated and sealed to prevent weather damage. CLT access mats use an adhesive to bond the wood together and a wax seal on all four edges, preventing water, snow, and mud from wearing on the access mat unnecessarily. While bolted mats have gaps that can collect water and mud that may expand and contract during weather changes overnight, CLT access mats let Grande Prairie remote projects operate day to day without disruption due to access mat failure.
Environmental Impact
We understand that each remote project has environmental standards to uphold, which is why we have created our access mats to be biodegradable. The adhesive we use to seal the mats for protection is environmentally friendly, and the absence of metal bars or bolts means that the entire access mat can biodegrade. Rest assured that with GFI Solutions access mats, you are meeting your Provincial and Federal regulatory requirements for the land. Should you need help removing your access mats after your project, please get in touch with GFI Solutions to assist in removing mats and debris.
Choose GFI Solutions for All Your Access Matting Needs!
Trust GFI Solutions to find the perfect solution to your terrain issues. GFI Solutions is proud to be Canada’s favourite access mat distributor. If you have any questions about our access mat solutions, want to learn about our Mat Management Program, or talk to us about any concerns, please visit our website or call us at 1-833-GFI-MATS.
Aug 22, 2023 | Access Mats, News
Weather in Canada is often unpredictable from one week to the next, and you probably know that this means your project site has to be adaptable to the weather at any given moment. Are your machines able to operate in all Canadian weather conditions? Access mats nullify any worry you might experience regarding the weather’s effects on the terrain surrounding your project site. GFI Solutions carries the best quality Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) access mats in Calgary. With all grades of mats available, as well as used and new, we are Canada’s leading provider of access products.
Durable, Quality Access Mats For Any Weather
Rain, snow, hail, or shine, our access mats in Calgary are built for the changing Alberta weather. Cheaper bolted mats have spaces that can allow rain, snow or ice to splinter the boards or cause the bolts to move and consequently make the mat’s surface uneven or broken. However, CLT access mats are built to withstand water damage through a wax coating and cross-lamination process. The cross-lamination process prevents water, snow and ice from affecting the quality of the mat, which can be up to five times stronger than traditional bolted access mats.
Your access mats in Calgary should withstand the range of weather that Calgary experiences and CLT access mats are exactly the solution you need when it comes to weather-resistant access solutions.
Benefits of CLT Access Mats
Unlike traditional bolted access mats, which are held together by bolts, CLT access mats use adhesive and can hold over 30% more weight. With CLT access mats in Calgary, you’ll experience a durable product that can distribute the weight of the load across the mat more evenly. Bolted mats cannot spread weight evenly throughout, giving more opportunities for breakage. This also means that installation mishandling can lead to more damage in a bolted mat than in a CLT access mat.
CLT access mats in Calgary have the added benefit of sustainably-harvested Longleaf Southern Yellow Pine Wood that has been grown to harvestable maturity. The adhesive used to keep the CLT access mats together is also environmentally safe. There are many benefits to choosing CLT access mats in Calgary!
GFI Solutions’ Mat Management Program
To increase the longevity of your access mats in Calgary, be sure to ask about our Mat Management Program! We offer access mat services such as thorough washing and bleaching to keep your access mats in working order, which increases ROI. The bleaching and washing process will remove any residue to avoid cross-contamination between job sites.
Find a Reliable Access Mat Supplier
GFI Solutions will provide you with the access products that you need for your project. With cost-effective Calgary access mats, you will eliminate unnecessary shipping and installation costs. We understand how stressful overcoming rough terrain can be without derailing your project; let us help solve that problem!
Contact our 24-hour service and support team to learn more about our Calgary access mats and to get answers to any questions you may have regarding the cost-effectiveness and durability of CLT access mats.
