Bollards are available in variety of materials and coatings and your reason for installing them will determine which material is the right choice for you. For example, if you want to enhance the aesthetic look of your building then you might want to look for decorative bollards with colorful plastic covers, if you want them for security and strength then steel or concrete bollards would be the right choice for you, and if you are looking for bollards to restrict traffic flow then larger shaped bollards with reflective tape covers will be suitable for you.

Following are some widely used material and coating choices for bollards:

Stainless Steel

When security is your primary concern along with elegance and style, then stainless steel bollards are one the best options available. Bollards made with stainless steel offer many advantages; they are environmentally friendly, require low up-keep and maintenance, and have higher resistance to staining, pitting, and corrosion.

Concrete

Concrete bollards are another good choice when it comes to security. These bollards offer effective perimeter protection and security, while also being cost effective and durable. Furthermore, bollards made with concrete are available in variety of finishes and designs. You can even customize them to provide road instruction such as cycle path, keep left, or no entry.

Polyurethane

Polyurethane bollards are available in complex shapes. These bollards are resistant to chipping, high abrasion, and corrosion, and are available in wide range of colors. Polyurethane has many unique characteristics; it can be used for landscape aesthetic purposes because you can use them to reproduce existing bollards that have degraded, it is also non-freezing so the bollards will not be cold to the touch, and it requires low tooling cost for the creation of customized items.

Natural Stone

Granite bollards are commonly used for security and decorative purposes. Granite is a very strong material, it is non-permeable and resistant to staining, which means it has a long product life. Furthermore, it requires very little maintenance and is resistant to scratching. Bollards made from natural stone are available in variety of textures and colors, so you have plenty of options to enhance the aesthetic appeal of your property.

Timber

Opepe timber is the main material used to build timber bollards. This material is very resistant to decay, durable, stable, and also looks aesthetically great. Timber bollards are generally available in three types of fixing; lift out and lockable, root fixing, and base plate.

Reflective Tapes/Plastic Covers

Plastic covers and reflective tapes are a common option when it comes to protecting bollards, decreasing maintenance, and increasing their aesthetic appeal. Plastic bollard covers are used to fully cover the above-ground portion of bollards. Bad weather conditions and road salt can cause painted posts to corrode, crack, fade, and chip as the seasons change. Using plastic covers or reflective tapes is a best way to protect your bollards from such damage. Furthermore, they are also a great option when it comes to increasing the visibility of your bollards as bollards with reflective tapes can be seen from longer distances as compared to traditional painted bollards.