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Product Overview

The Weed Mat Adhesive Sealant, 1 Case provides a long-term vegetation control solution for highway guardrail maintenance. Made from recycled rubber, this heavy-duty mat suppresses weed and grass growth around guardrail posts — eliminating the need for repeated herbicide applications, mowing, and string trimming. Designed for DOT highway maintenance programs, the rubber weed mat provides a zero-maintenance, environmentally friendly alternative to chemical vegetation control near waterways and sensitive areas. A cost-effective long-term solution for highway maintenance departments. Ships FREE to the Continental US.

Technical Specifications

AbsorbentsOnline SKU ACR4370-ABV
Product Type Weed Mat Adhesive Sealant
Function Bonds gasket strips and seals mat joints
Quantity 1 case
Shipping FREE to the Continental US

Expert Insights

With 40+ years of industrial supply experience, AbsorbentsOnline recommends recycled rubber weed mats as the most cost-effective long-term solution for guardrail vegetation control. Compared to repeated herbicide applications, mowing, or string trimming, weed mats provide permanent suppression with zero ongoing chemical or labor costs. Proper installation is critical: ensure the ground is cleared of existing vegetation and leveled before mat placement. The pre-cut post holes should fit snugly around guardrail posts. Pro Tip: Always overlap adjacent mats by at least 2 inches using the built-in overlap edges. Apply gasket strip and adhesive sealant at every overlap joint for a completely sealed installation.

For DOT maintenance divisions and highway contractors: Roadside maintenance products including weed barrier mats and temporary rumble strips help maintain safe, clean highway corridors. Weed mats reduce vegetation growth around guardrails and sign posts, cutting mowing frequency and improving sightlines for drivers.

Temporary rumble strips provide immediate speed reduction in work zones, flagging operations, and detour transitions without permanent road surface modification. Both products support DOT maintenance schedules and help contractors meet project safety requirements for guardrail clearance and temporary speed control.

📞 Need volume pricing? Call (800) 869-9633 for quantity discounts on orders of 10+ units. AbsorbentsOnline has served industrial, municipal, and commercial customers since 1985.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size guardrail posts does the weed mat fit?

Fits standard W-beam guardrail posts with common flange widths. Pre-cut openings prevent weed growth without modification.

How is the weed mat installed?

Slide the pre-cut mat around the guardrail post base and lay flat on the ground. The mat's weight (40 lbs) holds it in place. Optional stakes or adhesive for high-wind areas. Overlap adjacent mats by at least 2 inches and seal joints with gasket and adhesive.

What Our Customers Say

Real reviews from the facilities, field crews, and agencies that count on us.

  • ★★★★★

    "We install weed mat behind hundreds of miles of guardrail every season. This material is heavy-duty — UV stabilized and puncture resistant. It suppresses growth for years without degrading. Saves us from repeat mowing on steep embankments."

    — Larry Hubbard, DOT Vegetation Management Crew

    ✅ Verified Buyer

  • ★★★★★

    "Temporary rumble strips are an underrated safety tool. We deploy them in advance of work zones on rural highways where speeds are high. The audible and tactile warning gets drivers' attention before they even see the first sign. Measurable speed reductions."

    — Captain Sarah Boone, Highway Safety Division

    ✅ Verified Buyer

  • ★★★★★

    "Installing guardrail means a lot of ground prep work. The weed mat rolls out easy, cuts clean, and the overlap markings printed on the fabric make it simple to get consistent coverage. Good product at a fair price."

    — Nathan Briggs, Briggs Guardrail & Fencing

    ✅ Verified Buyer

Cross-Reference Guide

This product is compatible with applications that use the following part numbers:

  • introThis product is compatible with applications that use the following part numbers:
  • partsACR4370-ABVDimex Guardrail Weed Mat
  • noteGuardrail weed mat for vegetation control. Recycled rubber weed barrier for highway guardrail posts.