Where to Install Galvanized Steel Guardrails?
First, what are W-Beam guardrails? W-beam guardrails are cost-effective roadway longitudinal barriers designed to reduce the severity of runoff collisions. Also, they prevent vehicle impact with roadside objects and decrease the likelihood of vehicle rollover. These types of road guardrails are the most common safety barrier in the U.S. due to their high effectiveness and low production costs. So, it is important that we leave the important job of the installation of w-beam galvanized steel guardrails to a trustworthy company. Osceola Fence is the one Chicago fence company that offers custom installation of highway guardrails in Chicago and its surroundings! Learn Where to Install W-Beam Galvanized Steel Guardrails.
What are the advantages of W-Beam guardrails?
Strength, durability, and cost-effectiveness
High-strength 12-gauge (Class A) and 10-gauge (Class B) galvanized steel
Rust-resistant zinc coating
Guardrails are available in standard 25′ and 12′ 6″ lengths
Standard center punching is 12′ 6″ O.C., 6′ 3″ O.C., and 3′ 3-1/2″ O.C. with other options available
Where can you install W-Beam galvanized steel guardrails?
Well, w-beam galvanized steel guardrails are mostly on interstates, highways, and secondary roads. This is mainly to protect run-off-road vehicles from natural and man-made roadside hazards. However, there are some other locations:
Parking Lots
W-beam parking lot guardrails offer highly effective shielding in parking lots against vehicle hazards such as light poles, buildings, and ditches. So, our guardrail end treatments are ideal for areas with a high concentration of pedestrian traffic.
Parks and Recreation
Guardrails provide barriers to restricted park areas and protect wildlife. Also, they can be installed over cliffs and other potentially dangerous areas.
Bridges and embankments with galvanized steel
W-beam bridge and embankment guardrails provide a lifesaving shield from the areas below bridges (rivers or other roads).
So, why should you install galvanized steel guardrails?
Osceola Fence Company can quickly build and install vehicle barriers at good prices. You can call now for a free estimate!
To sum up, the company provides expert installation of vehicle barriers for both state and non-state projects. You can also modify designs to comply with any state or international regulations, including all railing safety regulations described by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and NCHRP Report 350.
