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Choosing Parking Blocks
Comparison of Rubber, Plastic and Concrete Blocks
- Rubber Parking Blocks
 
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- 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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