Opening the Production Kimono
Eucalyptus timber mat production Opening The Production Kimono Opening The Production Kimono – was revised on January 18, 2026 See how continuous improvements in timber mat production translate into safer, longer lasting mats. Understand what happens on the manufacturing line before a mat reaches your jobsite. Use photos and process transparency to help your teams […]
Why Should We Care? Common Mat Defects, Why They Matter, and What They Mean to You
Why Timber Mat Defects Matter More Than You Think Why Should We Care? Common Mat Defects, Why They Matter, And What They Mean To You – was revised on January 19, 2026 Timber mat defects reduce strength because missing or damaged wood cannot carry load. Voids, bark, wane, splits, and rot all increase risk for […]
Do Standards and Standardization Matter in a Hardwood Timber Mat?
Typical mixed hardwood timber mats with defects compared to standardized Eucalyptus timber mats Why Timber Mat Standardization Matters For Ground Protection Equipment Do Standards and Standardization Matter in a Hardwood Timber Mat? – was revised on January 08, 2026 Key Takeaways: Timber mat standardization reduces project costs through predictable performance and reduced field failures Material […]
Taking the Measure of Wood: How to determine who’s the strongest?
Laboratory setup for wood strength testing with timber samples under bending load Wood Strength Testing Wood Strength Testing – was revised on January 19, 2026 Wood strength testing data and design specifications answer different questions and should not be mixed. An 8 inch mat made from a stronger species can have roughly the same bending […]