Weather needn’t stop work
Several areas of the UK have been on yellow and orange alerts due to recent spells of heavy rain, coupled with forecasts of thunderstorms and hail threatening to affect roadways and ground conditions.
John Roberts, MD of ground protection experts Timbermat, says: “Storms, flash floods or dry periods, do not have to halt work, provided that portable roadways are available to cover over the worst-affected areas, and create a temporary roadway for vehicles to use safely.”
On construction sites, crane mats can spread the load, helping to compensate for any subsidence or poor soil structure, and they can be used to create temporary roadways too.
John explained: “Timber mats laid sequentially create slightly elevated temporary roadways, with access ramps at either end, giving a little extra height to keep the roadway surface out of any standing water, flash flooding or mud at ground level.”
Taking necessary precautions is vital for all construction sites but unexpected weather conditions can catch us all by surprise at some time or another. Timbermat are well placed to get sites up and running in next to no time.
