What is a telescopic post?
What is a telescopic post?
The Bollards which are often also referred to as Retractable Bollards, Pull Up or Lift Up Bollards are ideal for both Domestic situations protecting a Driveway & Industrial situations placed in front of the Building, Gateway or Rollar Shutter Doors. …
What is a telescopic bollard?
Marshalls’ telescopic bollards provide a secure and cost-effective way to protect property and vehicles. Ideal for restricting vehicle access and fully retractable, they are designed to lock into position when required and simply slide below ground when not needed, allowing the steel cap to close flush.
How do telescopic bollards work?
Telescopic bollards are the most common type of driveway security post you’ll find. These bollards can be lowered into the ground manually, allowing you to protect your driveway, preventing any vehicular access when not in use, and allowing access to vehicles when needed.
How long does it take to install a bollard?
Allow the concrete mix to cure for a minimum of 48 hours to complete the bollard installation.
How tall should bollards be?
a. Bollards shall be set with the top of the device not less than three feet and not greater than four feet in height as measured from finished grade immediately adjacent to the perimeter of the bollard.
How do I secure my driveway?
14 Safety Tips To Secure Your Driveway
- Clear your driveway. Assess your driveway and look at any spots where a criminal might be able to hide.
- Have good lighting.
- Upgrade your gate.
- Upgrade your doorbell.
- Add signage.
- Mirror mirror.
- Consider CCTV cameras.
- Get your security company involved in your homecoming.
What is a bollard pole?
A bollard is a short post used to create a protective or architectural perimeter. When installed primarily as a visual guide, they guide traffic and mark boundaries. Bollards can be made from almost any material, depending on their needed function, but the most common materials are metal, stone, cement, or plastic.
What is a rising bollard?
Rising bollards are used to secure sensitive areas from attack, to enforce time-limited traffic regulations, or to restrict access to particular classes of traffic. Manually retractable bollards (lowered by a key mechanism) are found useful in some cases as they require less infrastructure.
Are driveway bollards worth it?
Most can even withstand any attempt to be drilled out. Security bollards on your driveway not only prevent vehicle theft but also ram-raid attacks on your garage and unwanted vehicles turning or even parking on your premises.
Which driveway bollard is best?
telescopic bollards
In general, telescopic bollards are the favoured choice for homeowners, since they tend to strike the right balance between security and convenience. As they’re lighter and easier to manage, they can be moved in and out of the way as required.
How deep should a bollard be buried?
18 to 24 inches
How deep should a bollard be buried? The hole dug for the bollard should have a 6 inch gap all around, be 18 to 24 inches deep and set in concrete.
Can a telescopic bollard be used as a security post?
All our retractable bollards are built for durability and come with a Sold Secure lock for added security. They are easy to use, and we have a variety of models and sizes available. Our unique lift assist telescopic bollards reduce the lifting weight by up to 60%.
Are there any retractable security bollards at ATG Access?
At ATG Access we offer a wide range of insurance company recommended telescopic security bollards ideal for securing driveways or commercial properties. All our retractable bollards are built for durability and come with a Sold Secure lock for added security.
What kind of security does a driveway bollard need?
Our parking bollards and posts are manufactured to quality standards demanded by BS EN ISO 9001:2000, and carry the “Secured by Design” crime prevention badge, meaning our products are ideal for all driveways and parking areas. UK Wide installation available…
How long has bollard security been in business?
Bollard Security Ltd is have been established for over 15 years and have been supplying, installing and maintaining security solutions within the domestic, commercial and industrial sectors throughout the UK.
