Protecting columns is vital
In many properties load bearing walls support the weight of all the materials that make up the surfaces above. However, in some cases it is not feasible or efficient to build entire walls to do this. Here the best option is to use columns. They require less space and allow people to create more open plan spaces. But, you may need to invest in measures to protect them. Barrier Mart can help, offering some of the best column & corner protection in the UK.
What is the risk?
The thing to keep in mind is that columns are more vulnerable than an entire load bearing wall. If it is a whole wall, a small bit of damage may not compromise the whole surface. However, it could with a column. This is something you need to be very careful of.
The risk is higher when vehicles can move around in properties. It may take just a single heavy collision from a forklift or truck to critically damage the column. This can mean the materials above don't have the stability they need. In the worst cases it can mean there is a real risk of collapse.
It is also vital to think about the accumulation of wear over time. It may not seem like a problem to you if there is slight surface damage from where a vehicle, a trolley or an item has caught the column as someone moved past it. However, with enough of these small impacts, the wear will accumulate and could reach a point where it is too much. That can then lead to instability.
What is the solution?
There are a number of options here. One of the best is to invest in column protection. Plastic wrap protectors can work wonders here. They encase the column so it is impossible to strike it directly. The designs ensure they work to absorb the force of the impact to preserve the column. You can select the perfect height for each protector, meaning you can cater for all kinds of requirements.
Using column protectors has a great additional benefit too. The designs typically make sure each protector is a bright colour. This can provide visual cues to help people on foot and in vehicles spot the columns. That in turn can reduce the number of accidents.
Ordering column & corner protection
Barrier Mart is a UK business that looks to give clients the very best products for the most competitive prices. You can browse our selection on our website and order if you find what you want. There are options to suit various sizes of column and types of corner. Therefore you should have no trouble.
However, if you can't seem to find what you want or need something unique, you can contact us. We can help clients to choose the right column & corner protection for their needs. Then, we work to offer fast deliveries so clients get their products as soon as possible.