Organized parking
The well-being of our fellow citizens is growing year by year. Such a huge number of cars have appeared on the roads that not only has it become difficult to drive, but also parking the car in urban conditions has become problematic. They have already occupied sidewalks, playgrounds, public transport stops, etc. The authorities are trying to fight this, but in vain.
The problem of parking a car in big cities is growing in direct proportion to the growth in the well-being of citizens. And there is no escape from this. Over a small piece of land intended for parking, there are disputes, scandals and often fist fights. But the problem is still not solved.
Parking Fence Division
In order to delimit the territory allocated for parking and designate a place for each car separately, parking fences of various types are used.
These structures mean the following barrier installations:
- Various types of columns;
- Mechanical devices made from pipes;
- Crabs;
- Barriers.
Basically, parking barriers are divided into stationary and portable, as well as mechanical and automatically controlled devices. Depending on the type and complexity of manufacturing the device, a parking barrier can have a fairly significant difference in price.
Example of mechanical barriers made of pipes
Consequences of illegal installation
Unauthorized parking barriers must be dismantled. It will not be possible to legitimize the installation of the device retroactively.
In addition, a person who was guided only by his desire to secure a parking space will face a fine.
What should you do if someone has illegally installed a barrier in your yard? File a complaint with the district administration, management company, and in particularly difficult cases, contact the police and prosecutor's office. Theoretically, you can remove the structure on your own, but in practice this is fraught with conflicts and litigation with the violator; it is better if the dismantling is carried out by government officials.
Portable types of fencing
These include a fairly wide range of various mobile devices that allow you to designate your parking spot and are transported in the trunk of a car.
They are not attached to the surface of the site, so they are installed while the car is parked:
- The most popular type of such fencing is parking posts, which come in a variety of designs. Such fences are extremely convenient for transportation in the trunk thanks to a telescopic device that allows you to fold or extend the table to the required length if necessary. Some versions of such poles even provide space for a sign with the owner’s information. Such fences are made mainly of galvanized steel, therefore they have relatively low weight and good strength;
Existing dimensions of parking bollards - Portable posts can be either single or double, connected by tape or rope in the form of a barrier.
Stationary fencing
The range of permanent fencing is also quite wide and is used both for arranging home sites and commercial parking lots.
- Perhaps the simplest option, but no less reliable, is a mechanical barrier securely fixed to the surface of the site. This type is made of metal pipes and has an extremely simple design. All that is required of the car owner is to fold the fence when the car enters or exits, after which it returns to its original state.
- Another common type of fencing, due to its low cost, is parking posts, which have greater weight and size than portable ones. They are made mainly of stainless steel, since constant use on the street requires more stringent requirements for the design of the fence.
Fixed parking posts
The dimensions of parking posts directly depend on the type and area of the parking lot. In addition, today there are requirements for the external appearance of the pillars, although this is not specified in GOSTs: the desire to make the landscape surrounding the parking lot attractive, as a rule, forces you to choose the type of barrier that most meets this requirement. - Barrier-type fences are essentially the same posts with an additional jumper, for example, made of a rope, chain or metal profile. Preference is given to these types of barriers in case of high competition for a parking space. The presence of a barrier provides a 100% guarantee that the parking space will not be occupied by anyone other than the owner.
- A very similar barrier, but using brightly colored ribbons, is more of a warning that the place is occupied. Barrier tapes are located on reels built into the structure of the parking fence and are attached using a hook or clamp to the opposite post.
Quick-release parking barriers
The most striking of this type of fencing is the so-called crab.
The essence of his work is to remove the structure from the base plate, which is a steel glass concreted into the road surface.
To do this, the barrier is unlocked with a key, and after entry or exit, it is installed in place. Another parking fence, the “pillar,” has approximately the same design.
These structures are most widely used to restrict passage through the internal courtyards of residential buildings, and this is due to their excellent performance characteristics:
- The fence is quickly and easily installed, and no special knowledge is required for installation;
Installation diagram of parking barriers - Operation of this device is possible in absolutely any weather conditions and at different temperatures. In addition, such fences are usually equipped with an anti-freeze lock;
- Almost impossible to damage or deform. Due to its design and material, this type has high impact resistance. Therefore, in most cases, a collision will damage the vehicle rather than the device;
- To prevent accidental collisions, a special color is applied to any type of such barrier, which is clearly visible even in the dark. However, this point applies to all types of parking barriers;
- It is almost impossible to steal a “crab” only if the road surface is broken.
How to protect the parking lot near your house from unauthorized cars? on the Nedvio website
Question from a reader of our portal: How to protect the parking lot near your house from unauthorized cars?
Answer: There are several ways to protect your private home area from parking of other people’s cars:
- Install a barrier;
- Pull the metal chain;
- Install retractable posts (bollards).
The cheapest and easiest way is the second one, i.e. installing a chain barrier. The cost of such a solution can be up to 10 thousand rubles if it is mechanical and if everything is done on your own, or from 35 thousand if you order turnkey installation of an automatic chain. However, this is where the advantages of this method of protecting parking near the house end.
The fact is that chain barriers are unsafe, both for cars and bicycles, and for people. You can easily miss them in the dark, accidentally hit them with a body, run over them, and people passing by can trip and get injured. In addition, barrier metal chains are not as strong as they might seem at first glance - the entire structure can easily be damaged by a collision with a heavy vehicle.
Another popular method of fencing private parking lots is barriers. This method is effective and safer, but it is also not without its disadvantages:
- Firstly, this is the price. The cost of installing even simple models of barriers is not affordable for everyone - from 45,000 rubles. And these are simple, plastic models that are quite easy to break. Good anti-vandal barriers cost an order of magnitude more: 100-150 thousand rubles and more;
- Secondly, the location. Barriers and all their mechanisms need space, which means that you will have to sacrifice part of the parking area to accommodate all the equipment. Considering that country houses usually have a minimum of free parking space, and the entrance is designed strictly for the width of a passenger car, the decision to install a barrier may be inconvenient;
- Thirdly, safety. Alas, barriers and electronic units are in plain sight, so they are often broken by various vandals. And each such repair costs tens of thousands of rubles from the family budget.
What about the third way to protect parking – bollards? As global experience shows, such parking bollards have become extremely popular among property owners. And there are several reasons for this.
Advantages of bollards
Bollards are anti-ram posts that are hidden in the ground and pulled out of it by a hydraulic or electronic mechanism. Their main advantage is secrecy. Unlike tension chains and barriers, here the entire structure is hidden underground, which means that it is almost impossible to damage them.
Moreover, bollards are much stronger than chain barriers and barriers. They can easily withstand being hit not only by a passenger car, but also by a truck at speeds of 50 km/h or more. In big cities, they are even placed specifically in pedestrian areas to prevent car collisions with pedestrians.
Other advantages of bollards include:
- Fast work . Lifting the pillars takes only a few seconds;
- They do not spoil the view of the surrounding area around the house . Unlike barriers and chains, bollards do not disturb the entrance to the territory of the house and fit perfectly into any landscape;
- Safety . It is almost impossible to break a parking pole, unlike a barrier and a chain. No one will accidentally break through such a fence and fly into your area. In addition, this parking protection design carries minimal risk of accidental injury to pedestrians;
- High wear resistance and durability . In the absence of serious collisions, parking bollards usually last 15 years or more, without the need for repair or replacement.
In principle, such a solution to protect the parking lot near the house from unauthorized cars has practically no disadvantages. Among the disadvantages is the high price (from 100 thousand rubles - automatic, from 45 thousand rubles - mechanical). But this is compensated by significantly greater convenience, safety and service life compared to chains and barriers.
What types of bollards are there?
There are three types of parking posts:
- Automatic . They are activated using the remote control;
- Mechanical . Such pillars are driven by a special key;
- Removable . They are usually installed in places where vehicles are prohibited.
The products also differ in the type of mechanism:
- Hydraulic pillars are driven by hydraulics. They are more expensive, but they are an order of magnitude more powerful and can function even under snowdrifts and ice;
- Electromechanical poles extend and lower due to the drive of an electric motor. These are more affordable models that are suitable for regions of Russia with a European type of winter.
You can find out more about the types of bollards, what models there are and what are the differences between them, and also choose the appropriate option in the specialized online store vorotus.ru . Here you can profitably purchase bollards with turnkey installation. Here you can get professional advice from an experienced specialist on what solution will be optimal for protecting the passage to your home.
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Automatic parking devices
Devices with electric drive control are mainly used for large parking lots and extremely rarely for private needs, because the cost of these devices is quite high. In addition, the arrangement of such parking fences also has a number of features that require certain capital investments.
In order for the automatic device to work, it is necessary to supply electricity. This means that it is necessary to lay a cable and carry out certain installation work, which also increases the cost of the device.
Another disadvantage of such a fence is its dependence on the operating temperature. Automatic fencing does not like frost and subsequent icing of the device elements.
How is the work going?
Videomir employees have extensive experience in implementing access control systems of various sizes. We have completed many projects, from small systems to the installation of multi-storey parking lots using high-tech equipment. Each device works properly for several years. If necessary, we can organize a demonstration for new customers.
We will quickly create a project that takes into account your requirements. Our specialists are also engaged in improving already launched automation systems. The cost of work is influenced by the number of entrances to the site, the need to control the flow of cars, as well as the method of authorizing drivers when entering the parking lot.
