Get Your Site Winter-Ready

Winter is on the way, and it brings some of the toughest ground conditions of the year. Overnight freezes, daytime thaws and early snow can turn a reliable access route into a problem fast.

Frozen ground can feel solid, but once temperatures swing it softens quickly under heavy equipment. The sites that stay on schedule through winter are the ones that plan their access before the cold sets in.

Before the first hard freeze, it’s worth checking:

• Which routes and work areas see the most traffic as the ground freezes and thaws
• Whether your mats give crews enough traction on frosty or wet mornings
• How you’ll keep equipment moving if conditions change overnight

A little planning now saves a lot of digging out later.

Talk to our team about the right ground protection setup for your site.

224-338-5090 | sales@groundguardsusa.com

Built for Winter Ground

XtremeMat

Built for the toughest winter jobs, from frozen wetlands to crane routes and heavy infrastructure work. Solid-core construction, a buoyant design and a bolted connection system keep the roadway secure, rated up to 828 psi.

MaxiTrack

Heavy-duty access you can lay by hand on sites where cranes aren’t practical. At 88 lbs per mat, two workers can put down a route rated up to 130 tons, with SmartGrip traction for slippery conditions.

EnviroMat

Everyday access built for smarter handling in tough weather. Compression-molded HDPE stands up to temperature swings, and MicroTraction gives crews better grip on wet or frosty days. At 80 lbs, it’s rated up to 100 tons.

From the GroundGuards USA Blog

Winter Ground Conditions: How Freeze-Thaw Affects Your Site Access

Ground that’s rock solid at 7am can be soft by noon. In his latest post, GroundGuards USA President Laurie Luke explains what freeze-thaw cycles do to your site, why frozen ground isn’t always stable ground and how to plan access that holds up through winter, with a quick checklist to use before the first hard freeze.

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