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Bollards – From Concrete to Steel

Alongside our range of security perimeter fencing products, Integrated Fencing can supply and install bollards of just about every type and for any purpose. We offer steel bollards, stainless steel bollards, concrete bollards, retractable and telescopic bollards linked to access control systems and even timber bollards in parks and open spaces.

If you are looking for security bollards, we have the design and installation expertise you would expect from a long-established company in the security perimeter sector. Our leadership team has a combined experience of more than 50 years in the industry and our design and installation staff are all qualified and accredited to the highest standards. You don’t have to take our word for it. We let our unrivalled portfolio of successfully completed projects speak for itself. Download our PDF and take a look at some of our case studies.

USES FOR BOLLARDS

Our bollard installations are mainly used for controlling and restricting flow of traffic through prohibited areas. They enable planners to keep vehicles out of certain areas but unlike fences, allow permitted traffic like cycles and pedestrians to pass through.

They represent a safety feature that can be of enormous benefit in village, town and even city centres. But at the same time they avoid cluttering up an area or detracting from its visual impact. Bollards enclose a space and define a boundary without it appearing to be enclosed. Typical examples for their use include:

  • Defining pedestrian areas in town centres
  • Creating cycling lanes
  • Preventing vehicular approach to sensitive buildings
  • Preventing vehicular access to parks, commons and other open spaces

INSTALLATION OF BOLLARD POSTS

Generally we would install bollards in a secure concrete foundation. Exceptions might be for areas where this is not possible due to the presence of sewers, underground cables and gas pipes or similar. In these cases we adapt our methods to utilise surface mounted bolting systems.

CONSTRUCTION OF BOLLARDS

Bollards are normally constructed from robust materials. In addition to standard concrete, we use metals such as steel and stainless steel. We can paint them to any colour on the RAL colour scale prior to installation. Our bollards are designed to be long-lasting and resistant to all climates.

At this point it is also worth noting that we can also supply softer more flexible bollards made from eco-friendly recycled plastic or rubber.

BENEFITS

  • Metal. There are distinct advantages to using metal. Folding mechanisms and access control features are much easier to incorporate. Folding bollards with a simple padlock are often used for reserved parking spaces or as a driveway security post.
  • Retracting Bollards. In cases where perimeter security is a factor, access control bollards that retract into the ground can be linked to automated access control systems like vehicle recognition or fob press.
  • Recycled plastic and rubber bollards are great for defining a boundary but without the potential for seriously damaging anything that may inadvertently run into one.
  • Concrete barriers are very much a fit and forget feature. They require little or no ongoing maintenance and represent the ideal and financially astute choice when permanence is a priority
  • Timber Bollards are an eco-friendly and aesthetically pleasing choice. They often feature in publicly accessible forestry locations, parks and open spaces and large estates that are open to the public

CONTACT US

At Integrated Fencing we are more than happy and indeed prefer to be involved at the early planning stages of any project. We offer free site surveys and our approachable staff are just a phone call away. Use the details found on our the contact us page for an exploratory chat with no obligation to proceed.

FRENQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Step 1: Mark your installation points
Step 2: Auger Footing hole to spec
Step 3: Set Gravel Drainage Base
Step 4: Prepare Rebar Cage to Spec & Position It
Step 5: Attach PVC Drainage Pipe to Sleeve
Step 6: Position Sleeve with PVC Pipe so Flush with Finish Grade
Step 7: Pour Concrete & Allow cure
Step 8: Insert the bollards to protect facilities

It is recommended that bollards designed to regulate traffic flow be spaced no less than 3 feet apart.

A bollard is a short post used to create a protective or architectural perimeter. They guide traffic and mark boundaries. They come in a wide variety of shapes and styles to accentuate or stand out in their settings.

If your home is near public property or sidewalk, do not install the bollard there. Instead, place the bollard on the area of your own private property that you would like to be blocked from traffic or other dangers.

If it is positioned onto your own private land, then you don’t require planning permission to install a bollard.

The hole dug for the bollard should have a 6-inch gap all around, be 18 to 24 inches deep and set in concrete.

–        Embedded Bollards
–        Surface Mounted Bollards
–        Rebounding Bollards
–        Retractable/ Removable Bollards
–        Security Bollards
–        Reflective Bollards
–        Fold Down Bollards
–        Parking Post Bollards

The pricing varies depending on the type of bollard and fixing that is required. It can start from as little as £60 to over £4000.

WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS HAVE TO SAY

Morgan Sindall have undertaken a number of contracts where Integrated Fencing, have been appointed to deliver security fencing, gates and hoarding works to our sites. We have always found them to be helpful throughout the project phases, whether this be the early stages tenders, through on-going design development and right up to completion and handover. The whole ethos of all Integrated Fencing staff aligns closely with our values as a business and as such, Integrated Fencing have recently been awarded our Sub-Contractor of the Year Award for 2020 for their consistent high performance. We would have no issues in recommending Integrated Fencing to anyone that is looking for first-class fencing contractor.   2021
Phillip Church – Supply Chain manager, May
January 13, 2022

Integrated Fencing the successful contractor, their tender was within budget and we were fully aware of their experience in the fencing industry and their pro-active approach.

Their directors visited the site to attend meetings to help us with the design of the system which was first class.
We would highly recommend We look forward to working with them on future projects.

Bob Baker, Managing Director, Rotala Diamond Buses
May 20, 2022

It did not go unnoticed that you were put in a very difficult predicament by the failings of our ground works contractor but despite this, you and your team stuck at it working late nights and weekends to help us achieve the completion date. It’s very rare to see a Managing Director rolling his sleeves up to help his team out but you did this on numerous occasions in atrocious weather conditions and on weekends and for this we cannot thank you enough.

This leads me on to your site team who worked extremely close with our site team for the duration of the project and despite the extreme weather and ground conditions they simply got on with it. They’re attitude and willingness to complete the job in hand is fantastic, this together with the standard of work produced all makes for a winning team.

I have worked with numerous quality men over the last 30 years, and this has to be up there as one of the best. Please pass on our thanks to your team. Thanks again for your efforts on the project and we wish you every success in the future and hope your business grows. It has been a pleasure working with you on YGGT and we look forward to the prospect of working with you in the near future.

July 2022

Mark Stephens – Senior Project Manager – Tirdeunaw School
July 12, 2022

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