July 12,2025
Why Every Construction Site Needs Temporary Road Mats
Temporary road mats are essential for construction sites dealing with soft, unstable, or remote terrain. Whether you're operating on mud, sand, wetlands, or loose soil, these mats provide a stable, reusable surface for safe and efficient movement of heavy equipment, vehicles, and workers.
Construction projects often face access challenges that delay timelines and increase risk. Temporary road mats like PortaDeck, PortaMat, and PortaPad offer instant ground support, enabling smooth logistics and reducing site damage. They help maintain traction, prevent equipment from getting stuck, and protect sensitive environments from heavy traffic.
From energy and infrastructure to telecom and utilities, industries are using temporary road mats not just as a convenience—but as a critical part of their site planning and safety strategy. These mats reduce downtime, improve site access in all weather, and save costs on restoring damaged ground.
In short, temporary road mats make construction faster, safer, and more reliable—especially where traditional roadways fall short.
What Are Temporary Road Mats?
Temporary road mats are portable platforms engineered to create stable and durable roadways or working surfaces on challenging terrain. Whether it’s a construction site or an outdoor event, they:
- Prevent equipment from sinking
- Reduce ground damage and rutting
- Speed up site setup and access
Where Are Temporary Road Mats Used?
Temporary Road Mats are widely used across:
- Construction & Infrastructure Projects
- Oil & Gas Sites
- Utility & Power Line Access
- Landscaping & Agriculture
- Outdoor Events & Exhibitions
- Wetlands & Coastal Projects
Types of Temporary Road Mats
Understanding your ground condition and load requirements is key to choosing the right mat:
1. Heavy-Duty Access Mats
Designed to support cranes, excavators, and tracked vehicles, these mats are built from high-strength materials and engineered for heavy-load performance on soft or uneven ground.
2. Light-Duty Mats
These mats are lightweight, easy to install, and perfect for pedestrian paths, carts, and small machinery. Common in maintenance, turf protection, and light landscaping.
3. Outrigger Pads
Essential under crane outriggers or stabilizing legs of heavy equipment, these pads distribute the load and prevent sinking or tilting.
Why Use Outrigger Pads?
Outrigger pads provide a firm and level surface under stabilizer legs, increasing equipment safety. Without them, machinery like cranes or boom lifts can become unstable or damage the surface below.
Benefits:
- Prevents ground penetration or cracking
- Enhances lifting safety and stability
- Essential for soft or uneven terrain
Introducing PortaDeck, PortaMat, and PortaPad
These signature solutions from Mandt offer site-ready systems tailored to various project needs:
PortaDeck – Heavy-Duty Temporary Roadway System
- Load-bearing mats ideal for industrial and remote site access
- Interlock able, fast to deploy, and highly durable
- Perfect for construction, logistics yards, and oilfields
PortaMat – Lightweight Ground Protection Mats
- Compact and easy to transport
- Used in landscaping, events, and light construction
- Helps prevent turf damage and soil compaction
PortaPad – Access & Equipment Staging Mats
- Designed for medium-load applications like equipment placement
- Reusable, quick to lay, and simple to relocate
- Ideal for temporary platforms, work zones, and storage areas
Rent or Buy: What Should You Do?
Short-term project? Go for rental—save on storage and logistics.
Long-term or repeat use? Buying may offer better ROI.
- Project size
- Frequency of use
- Load and surface type