Temporary Road Mats

8-inch timber mats are the industry standard for versatile ground protection. They are most commonly rented for creating temporary access roads, staging areas, and stable platforms for medium-duty equipment in the utility, renewable energy, and pipeline sectors. Because they are lighter than 12-inch mats, they are easier to transport and deploy rapidly across large project sites.

Renting timber mats from Viking Mat is designed to be simple, fast, and reliable. Once you contact our team with your project specifications, including mat size, quantity, location, and project duration, our logistics specialists coordinate delivery from one of our 80+ strategically located storage yards across North America.

We offer flexible rental terms to support both short-term and long-term projects. Our team can also assist with jobsite planning, staging, and installation to ensure your mats are deployed efficiently and positioned correctly from the start. The goal is to get your site operational quickly while minimizing downtime and transportation costs.

Viking Mat timber mats are manufactured using dense, high-strength hardwood species, commonly including mixed hardwoods and oak. These materials are selected for their exceptional durability, natural resistance to decay, and ability to distribute heavy loads across soft or unstable ground conditions.

The strength and density of these hardwoods allow our mats to withstand repeated heavy equipment traffic while maintaining structural integrity and minimizing splintering or deformation. This makes them ideal for demanding applications such as pipeline construction, transmission line work, crane operations, and large-scale infrastructure projects.

Yes. Timber mat rentals are commonly used to protect environmentally sensitive areas such as wetlands and soft ground conditions. By distributing the weight of heavy equipment over a larger surface area, crane and access mats reduce ground pressure, helping prevent deep rutting and soil compaction.

Using timber mats also helps contractors meet environmental compliance requirements by minimizing site disturbance. When the project is complete, mats can be removed and graded to ensure the site is restored as closely as possible to its original condition.

For most projects lasting less than a year, renting timber mats is typically the most cost-effective option. Rental eliminates the long-term costs associated with ownership, including storage, maintenance, and transporting mats between job sites.

If project timelines change, flexible options such as lease-to-own or buy-back programs can provide additional financial efficiency. This allows contractors to adapt their mat strategy while ensuring they select the most economical solution for their specific project requirements.

Every timber mat in our rental fleet undergoes a thorough inspection by our experienced team before it is shipped to a jobsite. We evaluate each mat for bolt integrity, structural soundness, and overall surface condition to ensure it meets our performance standards.

Only mats that meet our strict criteria are approved for rental. This process ensures that even our used mats deliver the durability, stability, and reliability Viking Mat has been known for since 1910, providing a safe and dependable foundation for your crew and equipment.