Value-Added Solutions for Parking Facilities

Parking facilities - commonly found on commercial properties, and often the predominant feature of large developments. Depending on the location, these vast amounts of space may be left un-patrolled, un-guarded, and without any means of traffic control devices. Consequently, these areas become breeding grounds for dangerous driving behavior.

Installing traffic control devices, such as speed bumps or parking curbs, are one

important way to combat the ongoing perils of today's lots. These solutions force drivers to travel at minimum speeds - increasing both driver and pedestrian safety. Traditionally, these products were produced from asphalt or concrete materials. People liked these solutions because they were durable, inexpensive, and served their purpose well.

An Alternative Green Solution: Recycled Rubber Products

Today; however, several alternatives for parking lot products are available. Traditional concrete or asphalt solutions are being replaced by more innovative, lighter designs made from rubber. Why? Contractors like the ease of installation, transportation, and minimal risk of injuries to their installers. Furthermore, property owners and managers find the differences in product features and benefits to be very appealing.

Not only do these solutions help reduce the dangers in parking facilities, they also add value to the property. These products:

• are not only highly visible to drivers and pedestrians, but also aesthetically pleasing to the eye
• promote environmentally-friendly solutions (they are green products!)
• minimize potential liability issues arising from:
  • accidents that occur in parking facilities
  • vehicle damage due to traditional concrete or asphalt solutions

Velvetop, is a supplier of rubber parking lot safety solutions manufactured by GNR Technologies. We offer a full product-line of devices all geared towards reducing vehicle speeds in parking facilities. Many users of our products have found that the value and benefits gained from rubber solutions far outweigh those gained from using concrete or asphalt alternatives.

Let's look into detail:

Comparing Velvetop's 6' Recycled Rubber Park-It Car Stop to a 6' Concrete Car Stop

Velvetop's Rubber 6' Park-It Car Stop

6' Concrete Car Stop

Material:
100% recycled rubber tires

Material:
may contain mixed stone / reinforced rebar.

Weight: 34 lbs. per unit

Weight: 150 - 300 lbs. per unit

Design:
Includes in-molded reflective, pavement marking tape in various colors (yellow, white, or blue)

Design:
Usually not painted, available in various shades of grey.

Installation:

• takes 1 person
• takes 2 - 3 minutes per unit
• easily removed, relocated, or stored

Installation:

• takes 3 - 4 people
• takes approx. 3 - 6 minutes per unit due to the weight / handling restrictions
• not removable or easily stored

No Replacement Costs:

• does not break, chip, crack or rot

Replacement Costs:

• breaks, cracks, and chips

Workers' Safety:

• safe product, no health hazards or personal injury
• protection of owner's vehicle

Workers' Safety:

• high personal injuries due to weight and labor requirements
• no protection of owner's vehicle

Product Features

• car friendly / won't damage vehicles
• bright colors make product highly visible to both drivers and pedestrians during the day and at night

Product Features

• may severely damage low front-end vehicles
• grey color is hard to see; especially at night

Environment:

• environmentally-friendly product
• enhances corporate image of being conscious of our environment

Environment:

• can be difficult to recycle, if at all

Velvetop's product-line of rubber parking lot solutions also include:

Easy Rider Speed Bump

Safety Rider Mini Hump

Alley Bump

Home Park-It Car Stop