Temporary Car Parks
Temporary car park matting is a fantastic way to create a designated parking area, whether that’s for commercial vehicles on a job site, or for members of the public to park at a festival or other outdoor event.
By laying temporary car park matting, you not only indicate exactly where it’s appropriate for vehicles to park, but also protect the ground underneath from damage due to visitors driving where they shouldn’t.
You can combine this with temporary roadways or ground protection mats. This creates safe, passable routes for vehicles to reach areas that may otherwise be difficult to access.
Temporary Car Park Matting For Sale or Hire
Temporary car parks are temporary – the clue’s in the name! And that’s why Timbermat stock temporary car park matting for sale or hire.
Short-term projects often benefit from hiring, providing cost-effective ground protection without the need for storage, while purchasing mats provides long-term solutions for repeated use across multiple sites.
Our Timber Bog Mats are designed to withstand repeated use, and Tropical Hardwood Mats are particularly durable for heavy-duty applications. Timbermat recommends considering mat thickness, size, and material type to match site requirements and vehicle weight.
Light-duty mats
Ideal for pedestrian pathways, light traffic and smaller equipment. Size: 5m x 1m x 70mm Loadings: 1-25tMedium-duty mats
Ideal for medium traffic and larger equipment. Size: 3-5m x 1m x 100/150mm Loadings: 35-65tHeavy-duty mats
Suitable for heavy traffic, supporting heavy machinery and outriggers. Size: 3-6m x 1m x 200mm Loadings: 65-150t+
When to Use Temporary Car Park Mats
We would suggest you hire temporary car park mats as soon as you start to access the site, whether it’s for a construction project, a festival or any other purpose.
Lay temporary roadways and temporary car parks on day one, so that your own vehicles have a safe, designated route and somewhere to park. Using mats from the start helps reduce ground disruption, maintain level parking bays, and protect vehicles from unstable surfaces.
These mats can be combined with other products for site protection, including Crane Mats and Outrigger Pads for areas where heavier plant equipment may be used, or Temporary Walkways to safely separate pedestrian and vehicle routes.
Technical Guidance and Durability
Understanding the lifespan and durability of timber mats is essential for selecting the right solution. See Timbermat’s Timber Mats Durability Classes guide to choose the best type of mat for your site, based on ground conditions and expected usage. Hardwood mats offer long-term value when properly stored and maintained.
