Agricultural Flooring Pros and Cons
While Perfect Surfaces offers various agricultural flooring options, finding the best flooring for your unique space and application may feel daunting. From VersaRUBBER® rubber barn mats to DuraRUBBER® rubber livestock mats to LongHornFLO pad & pour resilient animal flooring, learn each product’s unique benefits and drawbacks to make an informed purchase.
This segment delves into the pros and cons of each flooring type to help you make an educated decision. For more information on the best agricultural flooring for your farm, barn, or ranch, contact the product specialists at Perfect Surfaces anytime for advice and expertise.
DuraRUBBER® Pros and Cons
Resistant to abrasion, wear, corrosion and impact, reliable DuraRUBBER® rubber bovine mats are manufactured to withstand heavy-duty weight without degradation or deformation. Versatile DuraRUBBER® can be installed over nearly any surface (wood, concrete, asphalt, compacted stone) and is heavy enough to be loose-laid, saving the added cost of adhesives while still offering a solid, sturdy surface for farm animals, equipment, and workers alike.
Arguably, the most significant benefit of DuraRUBBER® anti-fatigue animal mats is its multidirectional drainage feature; this feature allows moisture to be channelled away beneath the surface, preventing the accumulation of moisture on the surface- potentially posing health and safety concerns, including infections like hoof rot. Impact-absorbing and non-slip DuraRUBBER® rubber cattle and equine mats also help to bring down costly veterinary visits by reducing strain on joints and providing maximum traction and grip (even when wet!) to curtail the risk of injury. While the higher upfront cost may dissuade some, virtually indestructible DuraRUBBER® rubber livestock mats offer a more economical and sustainable long-term investment than lower-quality products that are easily damaged and require frequent replacement.
LongHornFLO Pad & Pour Pros and Cons
Perhaps the most aesthetically appealing ag flooring options are pour-in-place LongHornFLO pad and pour animal flooring. With seamless uniformity and anti-fatigue properties for an animal-friendly floor that looks and feels great, nonporous LongHornFLO also repels urine and other liquids while offering a uniquely ergonomic surface. The anti-fatigue properties of FLO also aid in impact absorption and reduce sound transmission, keeping both animal and human users safe and comfortable.
For the eco-conscious consumer, sustainable LongHornFLO agricultural veterinary flooring contains high recycled materials to reduce the environmental footprint and keep usable materials out of landfills. Easy to clean LongHornFLO animal flooring is an ideal option for vet clinic flooring, barn walkways, equine flooring, wash bay flooring, breeding stall floors, barn flooring, etc. The downside of LongHornFLO animal flooring may be the upfront cost to install and the requirement for professional installation. Although, considering FLO is most cost-effective in larger spaces, the cost per square foot will decrease dramatically as the square footage increases! Once customizable LongHornFLO has been installed in your choice of thickness, density, and color, it will perform for years to come- with a surface that can be recoated indefinitely to keep up with changing needs.
