Ultimate option: 5 reasons to choose water filled barriers over concrete

We’re not here to diss concrete blockades. We have been in this industry for many years, and understand that these essential obstacles have their place in many situations.

 

However, when it comes to unparalleled dexterity and versatility, top class water filled barriers are your ultimate option! These durable, plastic panels contain massive water-holding capacity, and once they are filled, you can trust that they will provide for your essential blockading needs.

 

With this in mind, here are five awesome reasons to choose water filled barriers ver their concrete counterpart:

 

1. They are highly visible

 

We’ve all seen concrete, and we all know it ain’t hi-vis. What’s more, you will rarely find painted concrete blockades, as there is a lot of cost and effort that goes into painting them and this is something the company that uses them is generally something they want to avoid.

 

Conversely, we’ve all seen plastic blockades, and know that they are incredibly brightly coloured, adding to their safety component. Generally painted in bright reds and yellows, they are incredibly visible and easy for both motorists and pedestrians to spot and suitably avoid!

 

2. They are highly customisable

 

Customisation is another imperative when it comes to choosing plastic blockades over their concrete counterparts. There are functional and visual differences when it comes to customisation. With visibility, it is easy to fit the blockades with ads, logos and messages. It comprises a flat plastic surface, making it easy to work with, especially as you can easily remove the existing ads and logos and replace them with any new messaging you want to display.

 

With this heightened level of customisation, you can easily display your company’s branding, ensuring whatever project you are working on, people will know about your company and the awesome work you are doing in that spot.

 

3. They are incredibly durable

 

Water filled barriers are incredibly durable. Sure, in their un-filled stage, they may just be big plastic panels, but once filled they are incredibly strong, sturdy and made to do exactly what they are designed for: protect staff and the public from unpleasant, dangerous incidents.

 

The high-density polyethylene can withstand all kinds of weather conditions as well as being moved from job to job. This is in stark contrast to concrete, which is known to chip and deteriorate every time it is relocated.

 

What’s more, plastic blockades are known for their high quality shock absorption qualities, with their mixed form of both fluid interior and solid exterior withstanding large shocks and impacts than their brittle concrete counterparts.

 

4. They are easy to store

 

Unlike concrete blockades, which are incredibly heavy and a nightmare to store, their plastic counterparts come in a range of components that makes breaking them down and storing them a breeze. If you are looking for a high quality blockade that won’t take up half of your storage facility with heavy components then the plastic version is perfect for you and your company’s flexibility requirements.

 

5. They are easier to install

 

Concrete blockades have long been known as a nightmare when it comes to mobility. But plastic blockades are an absolute cinch to install, being highly lightweight, portable and coming in separate components that are easy to attach to one another.

 

With this reason, and the others outlined above, it is easy to see why plastic blockades are the ultimate option, and why you should overlook concrete for your next big job!