FAQ's
1. How are Ground Guards Useful?
Ground Guards help eliminate the damage to lawns vehicles and machinery can cause, as well as provide traction when operating in sand or mud.
They are easy to use and can be locked into place to form a continuous solid roadway or work platform.
2. Why cant I just use Plywood?
Plywood is prone to splinters, warps, and will become soggy if wet. Ground Guards are made from polyethylene 1 / 2 thick so they are virtually indestructible and they last for years. Plywood does not often last longer than one year, making ground guards a long term cost effective solution to on site problems.
3. What is the maximum weight ground guards can hold?
The maximum vehicle weight a ground guard can hold will depend upon the size board you use.
Size Max Vehicle Weight
2 x 8 25 tonnes
3 x 8 37 tonnes
4 x 8 50 tonnes
2 x 6 19 tonnes
3 x 6 28 tonnes
If you are looking to hire ground guards you will be provided with 4 x 8 boards with the optimum maximum vehicle weight of 50 tonnes. This ensures maximum durability and application on site.
4. Are Ground Guards environmentally friendly?
Ground Guards are manufactured from 100% recycled materials and can last for years, making them an environmentally friendly and cost effective.
5. What access will be needed for delivery and collection?
The size of vehicle needed to deliver the ground guards will largely depend upon how many Ground Guards you require. If you can provide offloading facilities on site for the ground guards to be delivered on pallets then this may reduce your transport costs. No Offloading Facilities on Site? No problem, we can deliver the grounds ready to be lifted off manually one by one from the delivery truck. Our friendly staff are here to help you decide the best and most cost effective option for you. Please ensure there is adequate room on site for a HGV and that our driver can access the site on day of delivery and collection.
Ground-Guards is a registered trademark of Greensward Engineering Co
