Sep 16, 2020 | Access Mats, News
Does your British Columbia job site need temporary access solutions to provide a safe alternative for material delivery? Tired of purchasing costly bolted mays that can break down and lead to substantial delays? As Western Canada’s leading provider of site access products, GFI Solutions is here to help. Our inventory features the top products from Sterling Solutions and provides you with exclusive access to their revolutionary line of TerraLam® access mats. With 24/7 sales and rental support, along with delivery and installation all throughout BC and the rest of Canada, GFI is here to help. Learn more about TerraLam® mats, as well as GFI Solutions, below.
Introducing CLT Mats: The New Champion of Site Access Dilemmas
If you’ve been in the market for new matting solutions, there’s a solid chance you have come across the phrase “Cross-Laminated Timber”, better known as CLT matting. Despite being a relatively new addition to the matting field, CLT mats have quickly become a preferred choice amongst leaders in many heavy industries, including the oil & gas, construction, and petroleum sectors. Weighing up to 40% less than standard bolted mats and offering a life cycle that is 3-5 times the length, CLT mats offer unbeatable value and performance, no matter your application. With the heavier duty models capable of tackling traditional jobs held by rig and crane mats and a lightweight profile that allows for up to 25% more to be shipped per load, it’s no surprise that CLT mats are in high demand throughout Canada.
What Make CLT Mats Different
Cross-Laminated Timber mats are created via a distinct process that involves alternating perpendicular layers of wood with an environmentally safe adhesive instead of the traditional bolted method. This method of gluing planks together allows the mats to flex and evenly distribute weight throughout the entire mat with each load, which leads to superior durability and performance.
TerraLam® CLT Access Mats are among the best available and are made with Southern Yellow Pine Wood Fibre, which is 30% harder than Douglas Fir. This makes TerraLam® perfect for standing up to even the toughest of jobs over long periods of time.
GFI Solutions: Your Source For All Things Site Access Related
As one of Canada’s most trusted providers of site access solutions, GFI understands just how important it is to have access to reliable, cost-effective matting and services. We’re proud to offer 24/7 support for sales and rentals, as well as advanced services including inventory management, mat washing, expedited delivery installation and more. Whether you’re looking to test out the durability of CLT mats before buying or are looking to invest in your next matting purchase, we’re here to help. Contact our team today to learn more.
Sep 9, 2020 | Access Mats, News
Are you struggling to keep your project on pace due to difficult terrain causing transport and access delays? Tired of relying on traditional matting solutions that might break halfway through a job and lead to costly replacements? If you’re in need of site access solutions that make it easy to overcome the Canadian landscape and stay on track, GFI Solutions is here to help. Our team of industry-leading experts knows just how important access products are to our clients in the oil & gas, power, renewable energy, petrochemical, heavy industrial, and construction sectors and is proud to offer 24/7 support nationwide. As Sterling Solutions’ exclusive Canadian distributor of TerraLam® products, our inventory features leading CLT products, including TerraLam®’s 300 model mats. Learn more about the benefits of TerraLam® Cross Laminated Timber(CLT) access mats, including the 300 model, below.
How To Choose New Matting
Whether your project has suddenly developed a need for access solutions or you’re planning ahead to avoid the challenges of Canada’s unforgiving climate and landscape, having the right mats on hand makes it easy to prevent costly downtime caused by resource transport or damaged equipment from getting stuck in the mud. Access mats serve as a temporary roadway and support system for your job site, and can be an invaluable investment for the long term. When looking for viable options to replace or replenish your assets, key aspects to consider include:
- Are you intending to rent or buy?
- Overall Cost, including replacement cost, Trucking costs and installation and removal costs.
Did you know: GFI offers delivery and installation Canada-Wide, as well as 24/7 support and service.
- How long will the mats last with the equipment that will be driving on the mats
- Will bolts from any traditional mats potentially injure workers and equipment?
- Existing terrain conditions and how they may change season to season, and more.
TerraLam® CLT access mats are an ideal fit for each of the points above, providing you with a lower price point, up to 50% more shipping capacity with each order due to lighter weight ratios, and unbeatable strength and durability maximizing the life cycle and your investment.
Why TerraLam®?
GFI Solutions is dedicated to carrying the best products on the market, and is proud to supply our customers with TerraLam®’s line of matting solutions, which are manufactured with an innovative Cross Laminated Timber design that leads to unbeatable results for customers from all industries.
Built To Flex, Not Crack, Under Pressure
With CLT mats growing in demand on the site access market, there’s little surprise that project managers are increasingly inquiring about TerraLam®’s line of matting solutions. Engineered to be up to 40% lighter than standard bolted mats, TerraLam mats utilize cross-laminated timber (CLT) technology to guarantee the strongest access mat on the market with unmatched strength and safety. Cross Laminated Timber mats are created by bonding alternating perpendicular layers of wood with a special adhesive to create the finished mat instead of relying on the traditional bolted structure. TerraLam CLT access mats allow for the even distribution of weight throughout the entire mat, making them significantly less prone to breakages and able to handle heavy loads.
The TerraLam® 300 Model
Significantly lighter than bolted mats, the 8’ x 14’ or 8’x16’ 300 mat can save up to 50% on freight costs, allowing you to transport 72 mats per truckload compared to only 35 bolted mats of the same size. Manufactured from southern yellow pine, each TerraLam® mat features bevelled edges for easy handling, and can be manufactured with or without 1” oak fingers. With a design intended to encourage faster installation, getting started is a breeze, giving you more time to focus on the task at hand.
Need Access Mats Fast?
Contact GFI Solutions to learn more about TerraLam® CLT access mats, including the 300 mat, today.
