Did you know that bollards have been used for thousands of years? While you might associate them with shipyards and heavy vehicle barriers, newer lit bollards provide beautiful decorative lighting for a wide range of applications. In fact, LED bollards have been growing in popularity since they can be used for both homes and businesses.
If you are considering adding new or upgrading existing bollards along walkways, driveways, and landscaping, then you are going to want to look at the latest energy-efficient LED bollards from PLT Solutions. Featuring selectable wattage and color temperatures, these fixtures offer customizable light output to suit your specific needs.
What are Bollards?
So, what are bollards? The term “bollard” originates from the vertical posts where ships tie up at a dock or wharf. Many bollards are unlit, while others have options for lights. Unlit bollards are concrete or metal posts, designed to keep vehicle traffic away from specific areas such as the front of buildings and walkways. This helps prevent damage to structures and accidents involving pedestrians. These types of bollards are commonly used today for various commercial applications. You’ve most likely seen them in front of retail stores, malls, sidewalks, restricted areas, and government buildings.
FAQ: What are security bollards? Also called safety bollards, these bollards a designed to protect buildings and pedestrian areas by slowing down or completely stopping vehicles that hit them.