Category: Mud Mats

Protect Your Site, Crew, and Equipment with High-Performance Ground Access Solutions

At Select Mat, we believe that building can’t wait for the weather to improve. When there is heavy rain, ground saturation, or naturally soft earth, mud becomes an unsurmountable obstacle—destroying equipment, slowing construction, and risking safety. For this reason, we offer the full array of mud mats intended to drive your work site forward, no matter what.

Our mud mats are engineered to create a firm, secure surface for traffic, heavy machinery, and pedestrian use on muddy, wet, or uneven terrain. As the leader in construction matting, Select Mat provides proven products that support everything from civil infrastructure and pipeline installation to utilities, renewable energy, and residential development.

What Are Mud Mats?
Mud mats, or temporary access mats or ground protection mats, are durable panels placed directly on soft, muddy, or uneven ground to provide grip and load-bearing capacity. Whether composite material, timber, or laminated timber, mud mats provide site accessibility with less environmental damage.

Mud mats are also important in creating temporary roadways, staging areas, and equipment platforms while working in flood regions, wetlands, construction sites after rain, or cropland. They are a proven, efficient alternative to using gravel fill or permanent pavement—offering quick deployment and cleanup.

Why Mud Mats Matter on the Job Site
Anyone who’s gotten stuck in mud can confirm the frustration and cost of poor access to the ground. Here are some reasons Select Mat’s mud mats are essential on any construction site:

1. Avoid Downtime
Mud conditions have the power to bring even the best-executed project to a halt. Mud mats offer traction to equipment and vehicles so they can continue moving forward without risking getting stuck or damaging access points.

2. Save Your Equipment
Mats prevent tires and treads from sinking into soft ground, saving your valuable equipment from unnecessary stress, damage, and maintenance.

3. Improve Job Site Safety
By reducing slips, trips, and equipment instability, mud mats create safer working conditions for operators and ground crews.

4. Minimize Environmental Damage
Mud mats distribute weight across a larger area, reducing soil compaction, erosion, and root damage—ideal for sensitive environmental locations.

5. Enhance Professionalism
A clean, tidy work site is not just safer—it’s also more professional-looking to customers, inspectors, and regulatory bodies.

Industries That Utilize Mud Mats
Select Mat’s mud mats are used across a range of industries, including:

• Construction & Infrastructure Projects
  Build roads, access roads, and platforms on unstable terrain.
• Pipeline and Utility Work
  Keep trucks and welders rolling in soft ground or over recent trenching.
• Oil & Gas Fields
  Keep access open through muddy lease roads, drilling pads, and rig staging areas.

Power Transmission Projects
Make pole locations accessible in remote areas without damaging surrounding plants.

• Renewable Energy Installations
  Shelter terrain during wind turbine, solar panel, and substation installation.
• Environmental Remediation
  Shield wetlands, floodplains, and restoration areas from destruction as a result of vehicle travel.
• Event and Agricultural Spaces
  Offer temporary access or routes in muddy festival grounds or countryside.

Select Mat’s Mud Mat Solutions
We offer an entire portfolio of ground protection solutions specifically designed for muddy terrain:

1. Composite Mud Mats
Made from high-density polyethylene (HDPE), composite mats are weatherproof, reusable, and lightweight. Having a molded tread surface, they provide excellent grip in wet conditions and are among the most popular choices for work areas where mobility and long-term ground protection are required.

2. Timber Mud Mats
Constructed from heavy hardwoods, our timber mats provide a strong, natural solution for heavy machinery entry. Utilized on construction projects that require heavy load-bearing cover in muddy or uneven terrain.

3. Laminated Mud Mats
Laminated mats are built through the gluing of multiple pieces of wood together to form a lightweight yet sturdy choice for medium-duty use. They’re ideal for creating temporary roads and equipment pads without the heaviness of regular crane mats.

4. CLT (Cross-Laminated Timber) Mats
Reinforced with strength and dimensional stability, CLT mats are highly moisture-resistant and most suitable for applications requiring consistent performance under wet ground conditions.

5. Temporary Roadway Mats
Utilized for quick deployment and retrieval, mud mats allow cars to drive on mud without ruining the ground or getting stuck. Use them to establish temporary roads for utility vehicles, emergency services, or building vehicles.

How to Choose the Ideal Mud Mats
Every work environment differs, and picking a good mat is all about some key considerations:

• Soil Condition: Is the ground soggy, soaked, sandy, or clay-loam? Softer soils will require rugged mat solutions.
• Equipment Type: Skinny service trucks or massive excavators? Select mat accordingly to what you’re towing.
• Duration of Use: Quick projects will typically require laminated or rent mat solutions. On long projects where buildings take forever to complete, utilize reusable composite or CLT matting solutions with enhanced return on investment.
• Environmental Needs: If in safeguarded or sensitive locations, choose mats that minimize surface impact and are easy to clean.

Need help deciding? Mat’s experts can assist you in selecting the best matting solution for your site.

Leasing and Rental Mud Mats
The majority of our clients opt to lease mud mats for short- or medium-duration projects. Leasing allows you to:

• Avoid the upfront cost of mat ownership
• Scale your mat inventory based on project needs
• Minimize storage and maintenance requirements
• Access high-quality mats delivered directly to your site

Select Mat offers both rental and purchase options with flexible terms, quick delivery, and full-service support—including installation, pickup, and cleaning.

Full-Service Support from Select Mat
We’re more than just a supplier—we’re your partner in job site safety and performance. With Select Mat, you’ll benefit from:

• Nationwide Delivery and Logistics Coordination
• Real-Time Availability and Inventory Tracking
• Custom Sizes and Matting Configurations
• On-Site Support and Installation Services
• Expert Consultation on Load and Ground Conditions

No matter if you’re building on a swamp, rebounding from storms, or running utility lines through rural backcountry, we’ll help you build a solid foundation.

Get a Grip on Mud and Keep Your Project Moving
Rain and soggy ground shouldn’t set you behind schedule. Select Mat’s mud mats enable you to work your way through the muck easily—your crew in one piece, your equipment where it belongs, and your project right on track.

Ready to begin?
Call our team today to schedule a quote or find out more about our rent or purchase mud mat options.