Case Study: From Ice To Mud, Why This Contractor Relies On Armour Grip-Terra Mat For Year-Round Jobsite Safety

Product: Armour Grip-Terra Mat
Location: British Columbia, Canada

Overview

A contractor working in a region subject to repeated freeze-thaw cycles turned to the Armour Grip-Terra Mat. With ice forming overnight and melting during the day, they needed a durable solution that could provide consistent grip, resist sliding, and remain easy to maintain.

The Challenge

Cold climates create constant safety risks on jobsites. Pathways that freeze overnight and thaw during the day can quickly become slick and unpredictable, making it difficult to keep crews safe and projects on track. Many temporary mats shift on the ground or lose grip under these changing conditions, while others require frequent handling or replacement. The contractor needed a product that could stay in place, deliver reliable traction, and stand up to ongoing cycles of freezing and thawing without constant maintenance.

Our Solution

The contractor deployed the Armour Grip-Terra Mat across high-traffic areas of the site. Constructed of heavy-duty permeable rubber, the mat is designed to handle challenging surfaces including ice, snow, mud, and gravel. Its thickness allows it to sit securely on uneven ground, while the textured, permeable composition traps dirt and mud off boots while allowing water to drain through. With high visibility from its bright orange coloring and a rugged structure made for reuse, it was ideal for the conditions at hand.

Implementation

Once in place, the mats were left on the ground for several days at a time as temperature rose and fell. Ice formed overnight, thawed during the day, and re-froze by evening, but the mats remained stable throughout. When snow or debris built up, the contractor simply shook off the mat to restore it to use – no repositioning or reinstallation required.

Results & Feedback

The contractor praised the performance of the Armour Grip-Terra Mat, noting:

“I have to say I like the new Armour Grip Terra Mat, it’s nice to be able to leave it out over the ice/slippery conditions and know that all you have to do is give it a shake off and its good to go again. Nice when we have things thawing during the day and freezing overnight, the Mat is keeping good traction and does not slide on the ground.“

The feedback highlights the product’s ability to provide consistent traction, remain in place under difficult conditions, and minimize the labor required to keep pathways safe.

Conclusion

In this case, the Armour Grip-Terra Mat proved itself as a dependable solution for winter sites. It delivered stable footing through freeze-thaw cycles, reduced maintenance by requiring only a quick shake to clear debris, and provided crews with the confidence that their walkways would remain safe. For contractors and site operators dealing with icy or muddy conditions, the Grip-Terra Mat offers both practicality and reliability in a reusable, high-visibility design.

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