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The Professional Difference in Landscaping Landscaping projects are about transforming spaces—and that includes keeping the property pristine while you work. Clients expect their lawns, walkways, and driveways to look just as good after the project as they did before. Unfortunately, traditional plywood “protection” methods often do the opposite—leaving behind deep ruts, splinters, and stains that … Read more
Real Power Needs Real Protection When the job calls for moving cranes, concrete trucks, or drilling rigs, temporary ground protection isn’t optional—it’s critical. The pressure and weight from heavy-duty equipment can destroy turf, crush subgrade, and crack pavement within minutes. Yet, too many crews still rely on plywood sheets that fail under load, leading to … Read more
Protect Surfaces and Your Reputation Every contractor knows the challenge: you need to stage a dumpster, park a lift, or move heavy equipment across a client’s lawn or driveway—and you need to do it without leaving a trace. Many crews still throw down plywood as a quick fix, but those warped, muddy sheets can create … Read more
Why Local Availability Matters When you need ground protection mats, you usually need them fast. Whether it’s an upcoming event, a last-minute utility project, or a construction job already underway, delays cost money. That’s why many contractors search for “ground protection mats near me.” Some crews settle for grabbing plywood from a local hardware store, … Read more
The Hidden Cost of Ground Damage Ask any contractor what keeps them up at night, and you’ll hear stories of projects delayed by weather, lawns destroyed by equipment, and costly rework when a client’s driveway cracks under a truck. Many crews still reach for the “cheap fix” — sheets of plywood — only to learn … Read more
Learn why 4×8 ground protection mats are the industry standard. Discover their weight, hand-hold design, traction patterns, and durability that outperform plywood on every jobsite.
Discover the 2025 buyer’s guide to ground protection mats. Learn about sizes, pricing, load ratings, and why HDPE mats outperform plywood and timber for lasting jobsite protection.
Will exhibit at 2025 ARA Show @ booth #5822 BAM! Bad Ass Mats are designed and engineered to protect the ground during any type of project, so being part of the American Rental Association goes hand in hand. BAM joined the American Rental Association in October 2024, and as part of that BAM! will exhibit … Read more
BAM – The next generation in ground protection mats is proud to announce its’ sales and distribution partnership with Meyer Distributing. The partnership allows easy access for the end user customers in all work truck channels across North America. “They can order a single mat or a pallet and the Meyer Distributing team will ship … Read more
Made from 3/8″ thick thermoformed HDPE plastic, BAM! is built to withstand whatever your jobsite has to throw at it. The sheets only weigh 56 pounds but resist fading, splintering and cracking with an 80 ton weight rating.
From landscapers to roofers and everyone in between, a variety of contractors need an efficient way to protect the lawns, driveways, patios and sidewalks they’re working around. Unfortunately, laying out traditional ground protection can be a costly source of aggravation.
From landscapers to roofers and everyone in between, a variety of contractors need an efficient way to protect the lawns, driveways, patios and sidewalks they’re working around. Unfortunately, laying out traditional ground protection can be a costly source of aggravation.