Our last post listed the pros vs. cons of concrete jersey barriers and concluded plastic water filled barriers and concrete traffic barriers (or concrete K-Rail) have specific purposes. Placing a plastic jersey barrier with vehicle traffic may not be the lucrative solution when you want them to withstand impact. On the other hand, you do not keep equipment on-site to move a concrete jersey barrier—-
SO HOW DO YOU CHOOSE?!
Plastic Water Filled Barrier or Barricade:
PROS
· Use filled or empty
· Highly visible
· Safer jobsite
· Lower transportation costs
· Color Options available
· Lightweight
· Placing can be done without machine or forklift
· Easy to position
· Repositioning (when empty) is a breeze
CONS
· Durability
· Leaks happen
· Filling with sand is very time-consuming
· Easy for trespassers to break
· Buying used means you don’t know if they leak
· More expensive than concrete
Keep in mind, you are buying a product made for versatility in function to provide a safe and effective barricade for you event, parking lot, job-site, church, school, construction site, or perimeter security. If you are unsure of your needs after reading this series, we are ready to answer all your questions and provide you with a quote today! You can even ask for me… Kyle
