Choosing Parking Blocks

Comparison of Rubber, Plastic and Concrete Blocks

• Type
• Pros
• Cons
• Rubber Parking Blocks
• • Lightweight, easier to move and handle.
  • Available in different UV resistant colors
  • Not affected by salt or ice melting products
  • Eco Friendly (rubber is recycled)
  • Lowest price of the three alternatives.
  • More resistant to extreme temperatures
  • Most durable of three types and require least maintenance.
• • Possible for them to be moved if bumped repeatedly by heavier vehicles
• Plastic Parking Blocks
• • Available in different colors which are UV resistant
  • Lightweight and easy to move and handle
  • Will not fade, chip or crack
  • Not affected by salt and ice melting chemicals
  • Eco friendly
• • Lighter weight can cause them to be moved more easily when bumped repeatedly by heavier vehicles
  • They can sometimes change shape or 'bow' over time when exposed to extremely high temperatures.
  • Often higher priced than concrete version
• Concrete Parking Blocks
• • Comes in several sizes
  • Stay in place well due to their heavy weight
  • May come with or without drains
  • Availabe with notches for forklifts
• • Heavy and more difficult to install.
  • Can be damaged by salt and ice melting products
  • If color needed, they must be painted and repainted for maintenance
  • Higher unit price

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