Bollards come in a range of materials to help you choose what works best for your business or organization. Use the following guide to make an informed decision based on what you need your bollards for, such as safety and security, foot traffic navigation, and path designation.

Concrete

Concrete bollards typically feature high-pressure cement for increased durability and security. They are easy to paint and maintain and provide a clean finish for a sophisticated look. On the other hand, concrete should not generally be used for higher security applications. In fact, no cement bollards have ever been crash-tested, as far as we know. One major reason why they are not typically used for security is if there is a crash, the concrete basically explodes and the resulting shrapnel will most likely do just as much, if not more, damage to surrounding areas and people as if the driver broke through the barricade. This is why we, at 1800Bollards actually do not offer concrete bollards. Over time, they also tend to chip and fall apart, leaving exposed rebar.

Aluminum

Aluminum is frequently used in the creation of removable bollards made for decorative rather than vehicular safety applications. The lightweight, easily-castable material also oxidizes naturally to create a barrier that protects against corrosion. If your business or organization is along a coastline, aluminum bollards may be exactly what you need.

Stainless Steel

The metallic finish of stainless steel creates a clean, polished look that resists corrosion exceptionally well. Stainless steel also takes on powder coatings with ease so you can match your bollards to your commercial building’s color scheme.

Structural Grade Steel

Steel pipe bollards provide outstanding impact resistance and typically arrive at your business or organization covered in primer. Paint them or cover the bollards with protective sleeves to avoid corrosion.

Polyethylene

This lightweight, durable material resists wear from de-icing chemicals and solvents. It will not chip or fade, nor will it sustain serious damage from vehicular collisions.

Wood

Wooden bollards offer little more than decorative benefits since they are easy to run over with a car or truck. They also present paint chipping and rot issues without meticulous care, unlike many other bollard materials that hold up against the elements with little maintenance.

Ductile Iron

Ductile iron’s strengths lie in its castability because it can be made into a variety of shapes. It contains trace amounts of magnesium to avoid breaking down prematurely. Ductile iron also withstands the force of almost any impact.

Polyurethane

This popular plastic bends as much as 90 degrees without compromising its shape. It is also UV ray, scratch, and dent resistant no matter how many vehicles run them over. And while they will give under the stress of a vehicle, they still help slow the car or truck down. 1800Bollards is your online store for permanent and removable bollards. Find what you need today!