Security posts for traffic and building security play a crucial role in protecting both vehicular and pedestrian traffic as well as buildings. Available in various shapes, sizes, and materials, they serve multiple purposes.
Common types include bollards, which create a physical barrier between vehicles and pedestrians; spike strips, designed to puncture tires and prevent unauthorised entry; and barricades, used for road closures. These posts also safeguard buildings, such as gates, fences, and guard posts, offering physical protection against potential threats.
The primary aim of security posts is to prevent unauthorised access and mitigate risks such as vehicle theft or unwanted parking, whether in commercial or domestic settings. Installing driveway security posts is a popular and effective method for achieving this goal, as they act as a tangible deterrent against thieves and vandals due to their difficulty of removal or destruction.
Driveway Bollards
Easily foldable, Padlock Posts provide easy access, but when upright, they act as a visual deterrent to keep unwanted vehicles out. This could be used to deter attempts to steal legitimately parked vehicles. When you have expensive vehicles parked on your property, they are a tempting target for thieves. Despite their low cost, security posts are an effective method of preventing theft while still allowing legitimate users easy access. Because they only fold down rather than being able to be removed completely, they may not be suitable for all applications. As a low-cost solution for homes or small businesses, they are an option that should be considered.
If you are in need of a heavier-duty or smarter looking solution, driveway bollards may be your most suitable option. They can be removable, for ease of access, but can also be locked into a ground socket with a padlock when necessary. After the bollard has been removed, the socket flap can be locked closed to prevent dirt and debris from entering. There are different styles available, so whether you are looking for something classic that will not look out of place outside a period building or something with a more modern design, you will find something suitable for your needs. Forecourt and courtyard bollards are available with handles to make lifting and removing them easier. They can also be chained together to form a stronger visual barrier over wide openings such as forecourts.
Driveway Barriers
Driveway barriers provide a useful solution to areas such as private car parks or business forecourts that require easy access but must also be protected from unauthorised use. A manual rising arm barrier or swing gate serves as a visual deterrent to casual entry but can be easily operated to allow entry and exit as required. The barriers can be locked during out of office hours. In situations where the amount of traffic does not warrant the use of an automated system, these barriers are ideal for controlling access on a day-to-day basis. Moreover, barriers offer a low-cost solution with minimum visual intrusion.
Driveway Gate Posts
Swinging gates paired with driveway gate posts offer a robust and visible deterrent for controlling access. They're perfect for situations where access is intermittent or needs to be restricted during specific times, such as after hours or on weekends. Crafted from steel for strength and longevity, these gates can be equipped with steel latch posts, enabling them to be secured in the open or closed position with a padlock. Unlike automated gate entry systems, which may be excessive for limited access needs, these manual gates provide a practical solution for entries that are typically closed but require occasional opening, such as for deliveries or maintenance tasks. Additionally, they can span wider openings, with widths of up to 6 meters available. For entrances wider than 6 meters, double-gates are available, featuring a central removable post or a sturdy shoot bolt for locking both gates together securely.
Advanced Protection for your Driveway
The use of security posts remains a popular solution for driveways, parking spaces, and narrow entrances. In addition to the fold down type, telescopic security posts that can be lowered vertically into the ground to enable access are also available. Also available are Removable Security Posts (also useful for industrial applications), which serve as a strong deterrent when installed, but can easily be removed for ease of access when required. Strategically placed, these provide an effective and cost-effective deterrent whether you are attempting to prevent vehicle theft or stop access to your premises. These posts are solidly constructed and can be locked in place to prevent unauthorised removal. In situations where only occasional access is required, removable posts can be an ideal solution. This is because they provide a strong and effective barrier, but can easily be removed to allow maintenance or service vehicles access.
Building Protection Bollards
It is possible to use our Bumble Bee Bollards in a wide variety of areas where assets can be protected from impact damage, delineated to prevent entry, and many other uses. Despite their easy installation and ease of use, these bollards are designed to serve you well for years to come and will help minimise the amount of damage in your workplace. The devices are ideal for use in warehouses and freight depots, as they are strong enough to withstand the bumps that vehicles cause. As well as restricting entry into an area, they can also be used to reduce or even prevent damage to infrastructure by placing them near it. Additionally, they are resistant to weather and wear, ensuring long-term durability so you can be sure that your investment is worth it. For instance, a security bollard system can significantly reduce the likelihood of accidental damage to valuable goods and equipment, as well as too-expensive assets such as buildings and walls.
On the other hand, security bollards can be an eyesore, and some argue that they make an area look like it is in a state of emergency. Additionally, they can be a tripping hazard, and if they are not placed correctly, they can actually redirect traffic in a way that is more dangerous.
A bollard is a permanent part of a structure that identifies an outdoor area by defining a boundary around it. As a general rule, they are made from durable steel and can be either filled with concrete or surrounded by concrete. As long as they are installed correctly, they can be a useful source of visual guidance as well as security for assets.
Oncoming drivers will be able to see them from a distance because they have a very high visibility.
Advice from Specialists
There are numerous different options available for securing a driveway, forecourt, or parking lot in order to prevent traffic from driving over lawns and other non-trafficked areas. Whether you are looking to restrict entry on a semi-permanent basis or allow authorised vehicle access when required, there are several options available to you. In addition to providing ease of access when necessary, gates provide a suitable balance of security and visual deterrence when not required.
You should be able to find a driveway solution suitable to your needs at an affordable price, regardless of your access requirements or budget constraints.
