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Crane mats are a key product for ground stabilisation before and during any project that requires cranes and other heavy machinery. The crane mats can be used with traditional cranes or specialised equipment like oil rig cranes. Meanwhile, they can be made of timber,...

Bog mats, otherwise referred to as “timber mats” and “crane mats” are mats that are laid down to create long-term temporary access roads in areas where construction is taking place. They are an innovative ground protection solution that ensure vehicles, equipment, and...

If you’re starting a new temporary building or are working in an area that you know will be busy and messy, then it’s important to first set the foundation and make use of what’s known as a bog mat. Although the name might sound a bit strange, bog mats are actually a...

If you and your company desire to solve terrain problems on construction sites, a good choice is definitely bog mats. They will provide a stable surface for moving trucks and protect the terrain all at once. What are bog mats and why use timber ones on your...

We've had a fabulous Summer and Autumn appears to have arrived quickly; how the seasons change! At Birketts Bogmats you can be assured we offer our best prices for both Hire and Purchase ALL YEAR Round on crane mats, bogmats, timber access mats, navvi mats, ekki matts...

Attention ALL PIPELINES Large stocks of Temporary Hardwood Access Road Mats Available at Birketts NOW We have LARGE stocks of all standard sizes of hardwood timber road mats / pipeline mats / bog mats available for Immediate dispatch Images shown are : Several loads...

Hardwood Bogmats and Road plates Our Hardwood timber mats can be combined with road plates, crossing plates and trench plates Perfect for creating low level bridging; protection for pipes, ducting, trenches etc. whilst allowing the heaviest of plant to cross safely...

Build a BRIDGE - Birkett's Hardwood timber Bogmats can be used to create quick robust bridges and river crossings These  temporary access mats are fast and easy to lay and create a structure - ideal for temporary bridging of ditches and streams.  At 5m x 1m with a...

What is a Bogmat / Crane Mat? Our Hardwood Bogmats, Crane mat, Site mat or 'your preferred term of' mat you wish to use are sold in single units                                   - 5m x 1m x 'required thickness'mm OR 3m x 1m x'required thickness'mm They are generally...

TEMPORARY ROAD ACCESS MATS A very popular use for our hardwood timber/Ekki bogmats is as a temporary roadway on pipelines, solar farms and construction sites. These temporary road timber access mats are fast and easy to lay and create a stable base for movement of...

USED MATS FOR SALE We generally have large stocks of good used mats for SALE both A grade and B grade Birketts Used A grade mats are good used quality - they have minimal wear; all timbers are intact; no missing or broken bolts  - showing no sign of damage or any wear...

Which Size Mat Should I Use? When deciding on which size of hardwood timber bogmats to use, here are a few guidelines: 70mm - Ideal for creating a temporary roadway on pipeline and construction sites. Suitable forlight construction equipment i.e excavators and dumpers...