During preparation in building design, the primary concern is usually aesthetics. Unfortunately, aesthetics don’t always guarantee the safety of your premises. Many companies spend a considerable amount of money annually repairing damage caused by collisions from warehouse vehicles and unauthorised entry to the premises. While many businesses contemplate building security walls for perimeter protection, they interfere with the building’s aesthetics. The large concrete blocks clutter the surroundings of the building and deter pedestrian flow. Luckily, you can balance security and aesthetics if adopt and use a high-security bollard. Let us look at how these barriers will protect your building without reducing the overall look to the building.
What Is a High-Security Bollard?
A bollard is a vertical post that offers traffic control and security protection. The post can be made from concrete, plastic or stainless steel and can come in various sizes and shapes. Your security needs will help you decide whether you need a retractable, automatic, removable or permanent bollard. If your building requires an extra layer of protection, high-security bollards can be a secure and robust option. They can help deter unauthorised entry and prevent vehicles that veer off their path from damaging the building or its surroundings. Even if the vehicles are heavy-duty and fast-moving, the high-security barriers will stop them in their tracks. You can find both retractable and fixed high-security barriers that can deter car entry while allowing pedestrian access.
A high-security bollard can also be of benefit when directing traffic to specific areas. The barriers will maintain clear sightlines for drivers and pedestrian access. If you have a car park, posts can be used to create boundaries and restrict access to unauthorised spots. While barriers are steel and concrete products, they have a fine finish, which allows you to decorate them with your brand colours.
What Are the Available Bollard Styles?
With increasing security incidences, your organisation must adopt a safety first policy. Advance Access provides high-quality security products to put off security threats and give you peace of mind to run your business. Most bollard styles from Advance Access have a PAS 68 standard which means that those products are subject to rigorous testing. Apart from the fool-proof safety features, thoughtful designs provide a less aggressive security feature by improving the surrounding landscape’s aesthetics. Some of the high-security barriers to check out include:
Scimitar Bollard
If you are looking for a subtle barrier that mitigates impact in high-traffic areas, a Scimitar high-security bollard is an excellent choice. The barrier has a thoughtful design meant to maintain a low profile. That way, it does not interfere with pedestrian traffic flow and does not have an aggressive appearance. Besides, the horizontal marking stripes and matte finish ensures a subtle appearance that blends with the surroundings. You can rely on the barrier to obstruct cars that veer off the road and withstand heavy impact from warehouse vehicles. You can arrange the security barriers to direct vehicle traffic while keeping the premises safe.
Scimitar Static Bollard
A Scimitar Static bollard is perfect for building perimeters along areas such as plazas. Aside from the sleek, modern and high-finish appearance, it can withstand higher impacts than other PAS 68 products. This bollard can also absorb impact, making it perfect for stopping large or heavy vehicles breaching building or area perimeters. With its contemporary style, this bollard can complement the surrounding aesthetics. This bollard type is removable and can be moved when necessary.
Resilience Bollard
If your business is old or historical, you need subtle security features that will not hinder the historical ambience. You can choose from an ornate finish, stone and steel to blend in with the surroundings and maintain a fantastic visitor experience. When installing security features, it is easy to interfere with the below-ground infrastructure, especially in old buildings. A resilience bollard is ideal since it requires a shallow foundation of 100mm. The bollard can also withstand high-impact vehicles without obstructing narrow passages.
How High Security Barriers Offer Protection
Security is a critical issue in business premises, but many businesses do not want overly aggressive security measures. Fortunately, bollard designs are advancing, creating thoughtful security features that blend with the landscape. You can decorate the barriers to improve their aesthetic appeal or use subtle colours to avoid drawing attention to them.
Bollards surround a building to keep cars and heavy-duty vehicles away. The barriers protect the building without deterring pedestrians from entering the premises. The posts’ height range from 36 to 52 inches and often go unnoticed, but the sturdy materials make them superior in impact resistance. Some can withstand up to 66,000 pounds of force.
Benefits of a High-Security Bollard
The main benefit of a high-security bollard is securing the building from unauthorised vehicles ramming into the premises. Along with improving safety, the barriers are useful in traffic control. You can also use them to alert motorists on diversions and road closures. In high traffic areas, some fast-moving motorists use sidewalks, which can lead to accidents, and they can easily veer off into the surrounding buildings. However, a bollard barricades the sidewalk preventing high-speed cars from passing through or mounting the curb.
Pedestrian security is vital, and uncontrolled vehicle traffic can pose a threat. When a vehicle breaches a building perimeter or pathway, it can cause serious damage to pedestrians. A bollard absorbs impact and can mitigate serious injury or damage to property.
If you do not have high-security barriers on your premises, you are missing numerous benefits. These security structures are reliable and provide guaranteed protection. Apart from business premises, you can also use the barriers in car parks and residential buildings in high traffic areas. Depending on your premises, you can choose from our selection of high-security barriers to keep your building safe.
