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Three must-have products for the construction industry
Mudfords is a premier specialist in custommade covers, offering an extensive range of tarpaulins, hessian and jute sheets, nets, straps and slings, ropes and cords, sandbags, and other bespoke products tailored primarily for the construction and transport industries.
Founded nearly 200 years ago in 1832 by ropemaker John Horace Mudford, who pioneered hand-spun hemp, the company has a rich history. In 2018, Mudfords became part of the Stuart Canvas Group, a leading UK supplier of sports grounds and industrial covers.
As a member of the Stuart Canvas Group, Mudfords focuses on wholesale importing of textile-based products for the construction, building, and haulage sectors, as well as manufacturing bespoke covers. Now operating from new premises in Sheffield, the Yorkshirebased team benefits from expanded warehouse storage facilities for its comprehensive product range. Known for its exceptional customer service, Mudfords fosters long-term relationships and consistently delivers premium products.
In this article, we focus on three products: Pallet Covers, Heavy Duty Tarpaulins, and Debris Netting.
Pallet Covers
Pallet covers are highly useful in the building industry for a variety of reasons. They offer crucial protection from environmental elements, help control dust and debris, and ensure the stabilisation of pallets. Investing in pallet covers enhances the integrity, safety, and organisation of materials, making them a practical choice for any construction or transport operation.
Mudfords pallet covers are waterproof and reusable and ideal for multiple uses. Made from durable 140gsm lightweight PE material, each cover comes complete with metal eyelets on all corners, hemmed bottoms, sealed seams, and are available in three different sizes.
• Small – 1,000(W) x 1,200(L) x 500(H) mm • Medium – 1,000(W) x 1,200(L) x 1,000(H) mm • X Large – 1,000(W) x 1,200(L) x 2,000(H) mm
Heavy Duty Tarpaulins
Heavy Duty Tarpaulins are invaluable in the building industry due to their versatility, durability, and protective qualities. Tarpaulins protect building materials from rain, snow, and sun, preventing damage and deterioration, and can also serve as temporary roofs during construction, ensuring that work continues uninterrupted by adverse weather conditions.
Their heavy-duty nature means they can withstand harsh conditions and repeated use, offering a cost-effective solution for long-term projects. They are also great for security purposes, as they can obscure valuable equipment and materials from view, reducing the risk of theft or vandalism.
Mudfords Heavy Duty Tarpaulin 610gsm are available in green or blue and manufactured from a sturdy durable PVC coated polyester. The tarpaulins are available in a range of sizes from 3.5m x 2.75m all the way up to 10m x 6m making the product ideal for all round use.
The tarpaulins come complete with eyelets every 4 feet and ropes with reinforced corners making them flexible to cater to more than one job. The product is incredibly versatile but is mainly used for Trailer Covers, Machine Protection and Camping Sheets.
Mudfords also has a 150gsm heavy-duty tarpaulin which is a great waterproof cover for many uses. It comes complete with eyelets all round and is ideally used for Garden Furniture, General Industry, Haystacks, and Mechanical Equipment.
The Heavy Duty Tarpaulins consistently receives 5-star reviews from customers. Here are three reviews.
‘The tarpaulin arrived within days of ordering. It’s very well made, and the ropes along the edges are a bonus. Excellent value for money.’
‘Flexible and robust material that is easy to handle. I purchased mine to cover an iW trailer and I’m delighted. Highly recommended.’
‘Perfect for covering a small boat, extremely thick and will be long lasting.’
Debris Netting
Debris Netting is the go-to environmentally friendly option for many customers working in the construction and scaffolding sectors because of its ability to contain dust and small particles, minimising environmental pollution and maintaining a cleaner work environment. Alongside being used to maintain a safe, efficient and compliant construction site, Debris Netting is brilliant for providing a barrier against wind, rain, and other weather conditions, protecting workers and materials on site.
Of course, visibility is a crucial feature of the product. Mudfords has green, white, red, black, blue, orange, and yellow coloured Debris Netting. The reason Debris Netting is made of brightly coloured materials is because it increases visibility and alerts people to the presence of construction work whilst enhancing overall site safety.
Mudfords Debris Netting is polyethene knitted netting that keeps people and traffic safe from debris on scaffolding sites.
Each netting is designed with several key features that make it ideal for the building industry. Each roll is 50m long and come in widths of 2m and 3m. Furthermore, it is now packaged more compactly, minimising the use of environmentally harmful materials during shipping. Made from durable monofilament polyethylene knitted netting, it provides robust protection on construction sites. The 3m wide netting includes eyelets across its width at 1m intervals, while all sizes feature eyelets along the length at 10cm intervals, ensuring easy and secure installation.
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