What Are Wheelstops And Why Are They Used In Parking Lots?
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Wheelstops are usually used where it is necessary to limit the number of vehicles traveling into a parking area. These are generally used in areas where pedestrians can be in danger of a parking vehicle or stopping a car very close to a wall or a barrier. Wheel stops are also used to prevent cars from getting over a walkway, embankment, drop off or a ditch. Local ordinance often requires the use of wheel stops in parking vicinity. ADA also encourages the use of wheel stops to prevent vehicles from entering the accessible routes.
Wheelstop Install and Removal In Your Parking LotWheel stops can be installed on various surfaces. However, the installation method varies a little according to the material of the wheel stop. The first step will be to clean the area where you want the installation to be done. Position the wheel stop and drill the holes. For rubber wheel stops, 10mm pilot holes are drilled to fix it into the bitumen surface. In case of a concrete surface, the holes can go as thick as 50mm. Before fitting the nut in the hole, extract dust and clean the area.
If you are using wheel stops made of concrete, the procedure will remain the same except for the depth of the holes which can go as deep as 70 to 80mm. Clean the holes of any dust and then fix the wheel stops. Add sealant adhesive to the underside of the wheel stop. Before finalizing the installation, insert the rubber plugs into the holes where the bolts were fixed. What is the purpose of wheel stops in your parking lot?Sometimes drivers forget to apply the handbrakes when they park their cars which can lead to moving the car elsewhere and worse, hitting another vehicle. Since you cannot make sure everyone applies hand brakes, therefore, it is better to install wheel stops in designated areas. These wheel stops can control the hazardous damage to pedestrians as well and allows them to pass by. These should be installed into places where the contact with end barriers like high curbs needs to be avoided. Some local zoning also requires the installation of these to designate the area as non-accessible for the vehicles. Wheel stops also need to be maintained regularly in another case, they can cause more damage, and the chances of pedestrians getting injured can also increase.
Different types of wheel stops (concrete, rubber, plastic)The wheel stops are used commonly at the car parks and at times by the homeowners as well. There are various benefits offered by any vehicle user which can be useful in multiple environments. These prevent cars from moving past a particular area and also reduce the risk of impact in a warehouse or designated parking area. There are different kinds of wheel stops which depend on the type of vehicles to the surface where they will be installed.
Usually, the wheel stops are made of rubber, concrete or plastic. It depends on the requirement of the user which wheel stop they want to use in the parking area. Size of the wheel stop depends on the vehicles which will park beside them. Mostly, the parking lot owners rely on the wheel steps made of rubber or plastic. These are easy to install and can be replaced easily as well when they wore out. The rubber wheel stops are manufactured from recycled rubber tires. These wheel stops have two main benefits; one is that they reuse a waste product and the second is that these are soft if a vehicle comes in contact with them. Rubber also makes them very durable and long lasting as compared to other materials. The height of the wheel stops can vary according to your needs. A usual wheel stop is six inches in height while a wheel stops specifically for coaches and large vehicles. We would love to provide you with a FREE quote today for all of your parking lot maintenance needs. |
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