Are larger mats better than smaller ones?
Large mats have drawbacks! Large mats, such as a 6′ x 12′, were not designed for livestock use. IN fact, they were manufactured for conveyor belts and other manufacturing machinery. Those mats are very hard and contain fillers such as nylon, rayon or other substances, that will cause the mat to shrink and curl as it ages. When purchasing matting, make certain the mat you choose is free of any filler products. Large mats like the 6′ x 12′ will weigh approximately 250 lbs., making it nearly impossible to handle and properly install. Large mats eliminate your ability to rotate high traffic areas to maximize the lifetime of your mat investment. (An average 4′ x 6′ mat will accommodate most stall configurations with minimal cutting and will weigh approximately 100 lbs.
Large mats have drawbacks! Large mats, such as a 6′ x 12′, were not designed for livestock use. IN fact, they were manufactured for conveyor belts and other manufacturing machinery. Those mats are very hard and contain fillers such as nylon, rayon or other substances, that will cause the mat to shrink and curl as it ages. When purchasing matting, make certain the mat you choose is free of any filler products. Large mats like the 6′ x 12′ will weigh approximately 250 lbs., making it nearly impossible to handle and properly install. Large mats eliminate your ability to rotate high traffic areas to maximize the lifetime of your mat investment.
