Bollards are small posts that can be made from metal, concrete, plastic and other materials. They can be 5 inches in diameter or how wide you want them to be. They can be a foot tall or three feet high. They can also be permanent or retractable. Simply put, you have a lot of options. The prices vary widely. They may cost you additional bucks but you will surely be thankful because bollards have several benefits.
Safety
The main role of bollards has something to do with safety. In July 2010, a man in the United Kingdom claimed that the bollards saved his life from a car that diverted and lost control. The car is supposed to be crashing into their home’s study area but the bollards were there to prevent it from crashing through. The bollards did their job by having the crashing car bounce off. The accident was massive but no one got hurt aside from the driver because of the bollards. In June 2011, a video was published online showing how a girl was saved by bollards. The girl was walking at a parking lot when a car that seemed to be out of control came rushing towards her. Instead of crashing to the girl, the car slid upward after crashing to the bollards. The incident happened fast. Fortunately, the non-moving bollards were there to help save the girl’s life.
Certainly, there are many other incidents of cars crashing to bollards saving many people’s lives. These two incidents only showed that bollards are definitely useful on sidewalks, around residences, in parking lots, etc.
Orderliness
Bollards can also help keep the orderliness inside and outside establishments. For instance, the bollards can help you keep people on sidewalks rather than walking on roads where they may be bumped by a vehicle. Some movable bollards can also be used to keep the orderliness on entrances and exits. For instance, you can keep people buying tickets in line with several bollards. It also helps security teams inspect everyone who is about to enter the building. You will usually find bollards on concerts and other public events.
Cleanliness
Bollards can also be used to keep the place’s cleanliness. Some bollards having fillings but others are hollow. You can use the space inside bollards for keeping wastes. You will usually find bollards that also serve as trash cans and bins in public places like malls and even road sides. Most companies also opt to use bollard/trash cans inside and outside their establishments. Some bollards also have caps that serve as ash trays and cigarette butt containers. Bollards are also used to indicate the location of smoking shelters. A smoking shelter is wear people can smoke away from others so they won’t get affected.
Decoration
Bollards are definitely useful but they can also be useful in improving a place’s aesthetics. Bollards do not have to be boring posts inside or outside establishments. They can be an appealing ornament. They can have vibrant colors. They can even have designs and patterns. Some opt to shape bollards like bullets, mushrooms, etc. Others look like traditional posts from the 70’s or even 60’s. Additionally, you can even use bollards for hanging or mounting posters and announcements. Some bollards have that glass window and a millimeter space where you can slide cards and posts that the public can read.