Stay Safe When Digging: Road Plate Rental
Rent road plates and trench boxes to use in the digging phase of construction projects. Trench boxes are designed to hold up the soil while digging, and road plates cover holes and unstable ground. Both items are essential for keeping workers, pedestrians, and drivers safe throughout the construction process.
Road plates are steel sheets used as temporary solutions to cover potholes, trenches, or other hazardous areas. You’ve likely driven across a road plate in areas of road construction. They’re often necessary throughout the construction process to ensure safety
Trench box rental is also necessary for many construction sites that involve digging or excavating. Trench boxes are two-sided support systems that stabilize the soil, preventing it from collapsing in. They’re often used while digging and excavating soil, pouring foundations, and repairing underground wiring and piping. Excavating with trenches can significantly reduce the risk of potential injury. A cubic yard of soil weighs over 2,000 pounds, posing great danger for anyone in the hole during a collapse.
If you’re ready to find “road plate rental near me” or “trench box rental near me”, use the Rental Store Quick Locator above. Be sure to talk with your local rental store professionals about your project to ensure you get the best solution for your specific needs. Looking for more information before you reserve road plates or trench boxes? Keep reading.
OSHA requirements
Once a trench reaches 5 feet deep, OSHA requires the use of a protective system. A trench box is one type of protective system available. If the soil has a high sand or mud content, it has a greater chance of collapsing. In these cases, you may need to use a trench box for depths less than 5 feet, as well.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a road plate cost?
Road plate rental costs vary by region, and are usually priced by the day, week, and month, since you might need them for long periods of time. Costs can also vary by size and thickness. Contact your local rental store for pricing estimates.
Where can I buy road plates?
You can buy road plates from construction supply companies, but it may be more cost effective to rent from a local rental store. Do your research and factor in both how often they’ll be used and if you have a suitable place to store them.
How much do road plates weigh?
Smaller 4×8-ft plates weigh about 1,000 pounds, while average-sized 8×12-ft plates weigh anywhere from 3,000 to 4,000 pounds depending on the thickness. Larger 10×20-ft plates can reach over 8,000 pounds.
As with all heavy construction equipment, exercise great caution when using road plates and trench boxes. Contact your local, ARA-affiliated, rental store for information on available rental products to help you meet your construction rental needs. They are experts in the products and will help you determine the safest way to both use and transport the equipment. To locate the rental store nearest you, use the Rental Store Quick Locator above.