Apr 18, 2022 | Access Mats, News
With winter coming to an end, the vicious freeze-thaw cycle gets closer by the day. Building a project in this Canadian terrain can leave the worksite prone to ditches, muddy grounds, sinkholes and other uneven areas that hinder transportation. Site-safe access matting is the perfect solution for allowing minimal disruptions and even grounds and staying on track and budget. GFI Solutions offers Cross Laminated Timber and bolted access mats for sale and rent.
Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) mats are an environmentally and budget-friendly option for your project. The wooden planks are bound together using an environmentally friendly adhesive that allows the access mat to be flexible, more robust and lighter in weight. Learn more about the benefits of Cross Laminated Timber mats below!
Environmentally Friendly
Cross Laminated Timber mats are built with sustainable forest practices as they are created from Southern Yellow Pine. The Southern Yellow Pine is harvestable in 20 years compared to Oak, where it is grown to harvestable maturing in 100 years. At GFI solutions, we are keen on offering safe matting solutions for your machinery as well as the environment.
Cost-Effective
All types of access mats provide a smooth walking and driving surface in construction areas where transportation is hindered due to uneven terrain; however, Cross Laminated Timber mats are safer, stronger and save you transportation money. Since CLT mats are 40% lighter in weight, you will be able to transport 72 mats per load, saving you up to 60% in transportation costs.
Stronger and Safer
The strength and durability of CLT access mats come from the adhesive used to bond the planks together. Adhered TerraLam access mats allow for even distribution of weight throughout the entire mat, increasing the flexibility of the mats and preventing breakage and damage under extreme weight loads.
GFI’s TerraLam mats eliminate tripping hazards caused by gaps between boards in traditional mats. A smooth solid surface ensures no risk of vehicle damage or puncture injuries resulting from loose or damaged bolts in standard mats. With CLT mats, you can provide a safe worksite for your crew and machinery.
For longer-lasting mats, GFI’s matting solutions are engineered with wax sealer and glue lamination that allow for 5X stiffer access mats. If dropped or mishandled, CLT mats will not be damaged or deformed.
Access Mats For Your Worksite
GFI solutions are proud to offer you access matting solutions for all your upcoming projects. From Cross Laminated Timber mats to standard bolted access mats, we’re here to help you build a safe and mobile road for your worksite. Contact our team today for more information about access mats for sale or rent!
Mar 10, 2022 | Access Mats, News
It’s time to switch your existing access mats for TerraLam® Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) mats. Rather than spending exuberant amounts on traditional bolted mats, you can now spend much less with CLT without sacrificing durability or performance. With GFI Solutions, you can now buy or rent site-safe access mats without worrying about increasing your budget. We offer two sizes, TerraLam® CLT 300 and TerraLam® CLT 500, with the option of tailoring each solution to your specific needs. Read on to learn more about the top-notch quality you can expect when choosing TerraLam® access mats.
Durable and Safe
It is crucial to guarantee high-quality access mats with all your projects, especially if you are using heavy equipment and machinery. CLT access mats offer you excellent quality, that is both reliable and customizable for any project. Unlike standard access mats, CLT mats are engineered using Southern Yellow Pine wood fibre instead of regular douglas fir, ensuring a mat that is 30% stronger.
Not only are CLT mats more robust and more reliable than standard mats, but they are also made with more durable material that lasts longer than regular mats. Instead of using bolts to hold the wood together, CLT access mats use an advanced adhesive that securely bonds the wood. The adhesive allows you to reuse the mats with minimal to no damage since bolts aren’t used to cause any splintering or gaps between individual planks.
Light and Flexible
Using adhesive to bond the wooden planks together instead of bolts allow the transportation of 72 mats per load, saving you up to 60% in transportation costs. Southern Yellow Pine wood weighs less than the standard access mats and allows the CLT mats more flexibility than standard access mats.
The adhesive used to bind together the wooden planks allows each mat to distribute weight evenly across the platform. You can now easily reuse the access mats in more than one project as they last longer and do not deform with heavy machinery, nor will they be damaged if mishandled or dropped.
With our CLT access mats, you don’t have to worry about extreme weather conditions either. We have thoroughly tested our mats in extreme heat and cold conditions to ensure durability. We guarantee 0 deformities or breakage with our access mats when used in extreme conditions.
Time To Switch To GFI Solutions
GFI Solutions is ready to present you with the CLT access mats that are longer-lasting, safer, faster AND lighter than standard mats; what more are you looking for? Contact us today and choose the CLT300 or CLT 500 for your upcoming project.
Feb 15, 2022 | Access Mats, News
Are you looking for site-safe access mats that increase worksite productivity, safety, environmental compliance, and give you superior ROI on your dollar? You need CLT access mats! If you’re tired of dealing with the hassle of constantly replacing heavy bolted mats and facing sudden failures when they snap under pressure, Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) site safe access mats are the answer you’ve been waiting for. As one of Canada’s top supplies of CLT solutions, GFI Solutions is here to help you create the safest, most efficient job site possible. With clients spanning multiple sectors, we know just how important it is to always have access to the solutions you need when it matters most.
With the high-quality mats of all levels and sizes available, as well as industry-leading services that include delivery, installation, mat washing, inventory management and more, GFI Solutions is your first choice for CLT access mats across the nation, 24/7, 365 days a year.
Full-Scale Support
Construction and development season in Canada is a non-stop endeavour, with no room for delays caused by terrain or weather. At GFI we know that time is money, and that having the right assets in place can help you avoid costly delays and mishaps that set your team back and leave you scrambling to catch up down the line. We believe in providing full-scale site access support that you can count on, all year round. In addition to offering sales and rentals for access mats and bridges, we give you access to 24/7 sales support, same-day shipping, installation services, inventory management, planning and consultation, and more. Partnering with GFI means fewer headaches, increased efficiency, and most importantly, dependable resources you can count on to help you see the job through to the finish line.
WHY CHOOSE CLT MATS?
Cross Laminated Timber mats have taken over as the reigning champion of the site access industry, leaving bolted mats in the dust in terms of cost, performance, and longevity. Carefully engineered to improve the performance of traditional bolted mats, the key difference and secret to the success of CLT mats are found in their manufacturing process. Unlike bolted mats, which rely on the strength of their bolts and the heaviness of their planks to stand up to the demands of transport fleets and equipment, CLT mats are created by bonding alternating perpendicular layers of wood with an environmentally safe adhesive to form the finished product.
As a result of these bonding methods, the mats are much more flexible and can evenly distribute the weight of each load across the whole unit, rather than localizing the strain on bolt points. Despite weight up to 40% less than standard bolted mats, CLT access mats can stand up to the same demands, with 500 level models performing the same tasks as traditional rig and crane mats, all while saving you money on shipping and transport thanks to the much lighter profile.
PARTNER WITH GFI Solutions
GFI Solutions proudly offers comprehensive matting services all across Canada, including rentals, sales, delivery and installation, and more. Our inventory is constantly restocked and includes a wide range of site-safe access mats in multiple sizes and weights for your convenience. For all of your temporary pathways, crane mat, and general access mat needs, GFI is here to help.
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Jan 25, 2022 | Access Mats, News
Built with diverse terrains in mind, GFI is proud to bring Alberta CLT access mats that you can trust on your worksite. As an Alberta-based company, we know the elements that you need to factor in when choosing an access mat solution that will work effectively. That is why we are proud to be the premier retailer of Sterling Solutions’ Cross Laminated Timber mats. With a long list of benefits, we know that CLT access mats are the best choice for projects all over Alberta. Keep reading to learn why you should choose CLT access mats for your next project.
Setting the Standard for Access Mats
Traditional bolted mats may have been the standard in the past, but CLT mats are the upgraded standard. While traditional bolted mats can cause harmful trip and fall accidents because of protruding parts, or even damage equipment, CLT mats do not use any bolts in their construction. Instead, wood is bound with an environmentally friendly adhesive that creates a smooth, seamless surface for safer transport and less damage to equipment.
Constructed To Save You Money
Built to save you money with every application, CLT access mats have been strategically engineered lighter and with more durable wood. Transportation fees are significantly reduced because you can load more CLT mats per freight compared to traditional mats. Also, since these mats are not heavy, set up and takedown is a much shorter process and can be done in a fraction of the time it takes traditional mats. This speedy and highly efficient process saves you money on equipment and labour costs.
Paying for high replacement and damage costs after a job can take an unexpected toll on your project budget. CLT access mats have been tested in extreme cold conditions and have come out on top. De-laminating and other damages are a non-factor for these access mat solutions. With more reliable access mats that hold their own against the elements, your company can save hundreds of thousands of dollars on replacement and damage fees, not to mention proven saving on mat washing services.
Tested in temperatures as lows as -56°C (-70°F) and as high as 65°C (150°F), CLT mats engineered to take on any extreme temperatures without experiencing any issues. These mats are tough and long-lasting, making them ideal for Alberta’s climate. CLT mats give you the best ROI long-term since you are investing in a product that will continue to last and keep its quality. Instead of dealing with delays because of faulty access mat solutions, you can put your time towards achieving your project goals instead.
Choose GFI For Your Access Mats
Partnering with GFI Solutions is the first step in having a safe and efficient work site. Our products give you the reliability you need to get the job done. We offer 24/7 support to all of our customers so that you can get the answers you need when you need them.
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