While bollards are often associated with traffic control and safety, they offer a variety of other applications. The posts come in numerous sizes, materials, and types beyond the permanent installations, and they are capable of stopping several-ton vehicles going up to 55 miles an hour. Review some of the best uses for bollards that do not involve stopping traffic as you consider your residential, commercial, or industrial needs. 

Temporary Parking Lots

Use removable bollards to create temporary parking lots for community and personal events. They designate parking spaces for outdoor weddings, sporting events, assorted fairs and festivals, concerts, farmers markets, and all other to-dos requiring parking space. Bollard placement can be easily measured to ensure as many cars and trucks as possible can fit in the makeshift lot. 

Sign Holders

Turn bollards made of lightweight materials such as plastic or stainless steel into signage holders. They help people know where to go when they’re attending big events, such as directing guests to an engagement party venue or outdoor charity auction. Permanent bollards made of concrete can also be used as sign holders, such as those embedded with ‘Stop’ signs and other traffic directions. Retail stores often use bollards for signage reasons in addition to helping control the flow of traffic and keeping pedestrians safe. 

Party Perimeters

Work with removable bollards to create clear party perimeters. An event at a public space such as a library, for example, is easily sectioned off with chain-linked bollards. No matter what the party or gathering is about, bollards make it clear the event is private or for ticketed guests only. And since bollards are available in a variety of colors and materials, they can match or complement the event’s theme. 

Outdoor Art Protection

Order bollards to protect outdoor art, such as large sculptures. Again, those linked with chains work best. Bollards make it clear the sculptures are not to be touched, climbed on, vandalized, or otherwise used in ways that can damage them. Outdoor art subsequently receives the protection it needs to avoid premature degradation. Bollards also keep museum areas off-limits, such as spaces needed for an upcoming show, installation, or event. 

These are just some of the many ways bollards protect and enhance a variety of projects and events. Find the right bollards for your needs today at 1800Bollards, your premier wholesaler on the web.