4 Quick Tips to Help You Choose the Right Bollard
Purchasing Bollards probably isn’t something you do on a regular basis and from what you’ve seen of them in public places on pavements they look pretty basic and boring right? Well this isn’t the case, in fact there are a number of different types, sizes, and colours of Bollard available, and it can become quite overwhelming! This article covers the basic things you need to consider when purchasing a Bollard.
What Do You Need Bollards For?
First and foremost in your mind should be what you need the Bollards for. There are number of different functions that Bollards are useful for including:
- The protection of buildings and properties.
- The creation of pedestrian zones in public places.
- Improving the safety of drivers and pedestrians by providing traffic calming measures.
- Stopping people from using private car parks.
What Type of Bollard Do You Need?
There are numerous types of Bollards, but which is the most suitable for your requirements? The different types of Bollards are:
- Fixed Bollards- These Bollards are embedded into the ground and are therefore not easy to remove. These are Ideal for permanent environments where very little change to the layout is going to take place such as a public pavement.
- Removable Bollards- The opposite to fixed Bollards because as the name implies these can be removed. To secure these into place a locking device is used and can deactivated when removal is needed. Most commonly found outside buildings and in Public areas.
- Automatic Bollards- Also known as rising or telescopic Bollards these rise in and out of the ground to block traffic or deny vehicles access to unauthorized areas. Ideal for traffic control.
- Decorative Bollards- The main function of these is to add aesthetic appeal to the front of a building or on public pavements.
What Materials Should Be Used?
As mentioned before, Bollards are available in a number of different materials and you need to consider which material is the best and most suitable option for you. The most common materials for Bollards include:
- Steel- Bollards that made of steel are incredibly robust and resistant to corrosion.
- Aluminum- A lightweight and malleable material that is a perfect option for decorative or removal Bollards.
- Concrete- Perfect for impact resistant security Bollards. The imposing profile and inherent weight of a concrete security Bollards make them a clear guide to traffic.
- Plastic- A low-cost and low-maintenance option. Plastic Bollards are commonly found as a temporary option on building sites or Car parks.
What Do You Want Your Bollards to Look Like?
The Bollards you see in everyday life are usually quite boring, but this doesn’t have to be the case. Bollards are available in a number of materials, sizes and colours to suit your requirements, so you customize your Bollards depending on where they are going. For example, for a building site a neon orange colour is ideal to fit in with the surrounding environments.
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