Downton Abbey, film location

Summary

• Film location of Britain’s popular television period drama

• Provide a safe, sturdy hard standing for vehicles up to 100 tonnes

• Ground conditions – soft arable pasture land featuring inclines

Problem

The film crew of the popular ITV drama needed to provide a safe and sturdy temporary road way and hard standing platform for very heavy vehicles including a 100 tonne crane, and multiple passes for 30 tonne delivery lorries. The ground conditions were soft arable pasture land featuring the added challenge of inclines.

Solution

Over 100 TuffTrak®, each measuring 3 metres x 2.5 metres, were installed on site. These heavy duty road mats featuring the unique ‘chevron traction™’ were the ideal solution, reducing vehicle slippage even in the wettest weather conditions and on severe slopes, and capable of supporting loads of up to 150 tonnes. The TuffTrak®, manufactured from 100% recycled high density polyethylene, were quickly and easily manoeuvred into position using forklift trucks.

Verdict

The installation company reported very positive feedback, ‘The installation couldn’t have been any easier. I’ve been in the temporary roadway business for the past 22 years and in my opinion TuffTrak® is the future of temporary road ways.’

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