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UK construction rates highest in 10 years
Reports have found that Great Britain’s monthly construction output hit a record high of nearly £15 billion this March, the…
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American Oak vs. European Oak timber mats
Timber bog mats are made from a range of hardwood species, the most common being Oak, Beech, Dabema and Ekki…
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Which size bog mat should I use?
Choosing the right size bog mat doesn’t have to be too difficult. Often you can be guided by the job…
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Where are temporary roads required?
Bog mats are a good way to create temporary roads and temporary walkways wherever they are needed. They are easy…
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Preparing your site for timber mats: what you should do beforehand
Timber mats are an easy way to put in place ground protection, temporary roadways, and lifting platforms that combine crane…
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At-Risk UK Employees
At Timbermat, we work hard to develop temporary access solutions which help workers navigate even the most unstable of sites…
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Types of hardwood Timbermat uses for bog mats and where they are best used
If you’ve ever wondered what types of hardwood Timbermat use in our ground protection mats, this article is for you….
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How has Coronavirus impacted the bog mats market?
The Coronavirus pandemic and the subsequent lockdown hit the UK economy hard, especially those sectors – like construction – that…
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When is the best time to hire or buy bog mats?
At Timbermat we have bog mats to buy and hire – so how do you know whether to buy or…