Archive for May, 2010
Type 3 Barricade Reflective Tape
The reflective sheeting or reflective tape options for a type 3 barricade depends on a couple things. If you are buying the traffic barricades ready made (meaning coming with the reflective tape you need) from the manufacturer or distributor, you want to look out for the grades of sheeting. Engineer Grade is the most common, this grade is the least expensive.
HI Intensity Grade is the next one up, and Diamond Grade comes after that. To get the most bang for your buck, try buying the reflective tape from the manufacturer of the reflective tape, to avoid the markup the middle man puts on the tape.
Barricade Lights Brand
There are many different types of barricade lights. There are different brands, different options such as voltage, solar or battery powered, and different size batteries. Some of the brands of barricade lights include Collt and Empco.
Collt barricade lights are strictly one type, 6 volt battery powered. They do not carry d cell options or any sort of solar option. Empco has a wide selection of barricade lights such as 6 volt, d cell, type d, type a and c, solar assist, type b, etc.
Traffic Drums Can Cause Anger
Not only does a huge influx of traffic drums and other safety equipment during construction season anger most people, it can cause stress. Traffic drums mean longer delays in your commute, and the anxiety of fitting your SUV between them in tight construction zones.
When you get to a spot where it is a pain to get through, the most important thing is to keep your speed down. The slower you go, the less chance of a drum ending up underneath your car, and causing lots of damage.
Type 3 Barricades Price Range
Price for anything does and always will depend on the brand, but for type 3 barricades this seems more true than ever. I have seen differences in prices as much as 40% between brand for different type 3 barricades.
Though the wage of the workers and the quality of the material may vary, a gap that high is worth buying the cheaper barricade. Make sure to thoroughly shop around before purchasing anything, there are many companies out there selling these traffic barricades.
Delineator Post Mounting
A delineator post can be mounted or can have a base. Typically they are purchased with a base, but you can buy epoxy which is a sticky glue like substance on a pad that you stick between the bottom of the delineator and pavement or concrete.
A delineator post is most likely going to be mounted to pavement or concrete if the project is more permanent. A base allows the delineators to be moved around and placed wherever whenever. It allows for a lot more versatility.