When many people think of parking bollards, they
consider whether they actually have the capacity to stop a moving car. In most
cases, these bollards appear to lack this capacity, but does this compromise
their functionality? While you may need anti ram barriers to protect your
storefront from a smash and grab robbery, but if all you are seeking is to
control traffic flow and ensure orderly parking, your chosen bollard may not
need to be impact resistant.
The Value of Non
Impact Resistant Bollards:
From flexible bollards to the lightweight automatic
parking bollards, non impact resistant varieties of bollards are all around us.
We see them in property developments and retail parks in towns and cities
across the country. While these bollards are not likely to halt a speeding car,
this does not mean that they lack value. In many cases, these barriers provide
a perceived impediment for access, which will prevent most people from entering
a restricted area. Although there is no ability to prevent vehicle encroachment
physically, most drivers unconsciously operate on a civility culture which
means that for psychological reasons they will not cross a barrier. While there
are those who are intent on causing damage, most drivers are law abiding and
will immediately understand that their vehicle is not permitted to enter the
designated area.
Is Impact
Resistance Necessary to Call it a Bollard?
Some would argue that in order for a barrier to be
classified as a bollard, it should provide anti ram resistance and be embedded
in place. However, this is not the case. There is a vast array of bollard
designs and materials available to suit a range of purposes. Bollards can be
used to highlight the architectural features of a site or direct pedestrian
traffic. If a bollard is used for an architectural or decorative application,
it is not likely that it will need impact resistance. This type of bollard is
needed for its aesthetic value rather than its physicality. The bollards are
chosen to enhance the ambiance of the property, creating a visual perimeter or
defining a space.
Bollard models that do not offer impact resistance
can provide a number of helpful functions in your outdoor space. From lane
delineation to highlighting architectural features or even providing safety
lighting, a non impact bollard could play a vital role in your property design.
None of these functions require the ability to stop a car in order to fulfil
their role, so they should not be overlooked.
If you would like to learn more about decorative or
parking bollards, Perth property owners should speak to us. We have a massive
selection of bollard designs including those offering impact resistance or
decorative models. The Image Bollards sales team is ready to discuss your needs
and offer a solution that is best suited to your requirements.
