Should you use rubber speed bumps and why?

While on the road, an error of judgment or a quick, wrong reflex could spell disaster, especially at high speed. Speed bumps or speed breakers are designed to slow your pace and jolt you when you bump on them and remind you to focus on the road. Rubber speed bumps are a great alternative when you are trying to slow down traffic in busy areas where traffic disruption, even for speed bump installation, for an extended period is out of the question.

Rubber speed bumps are more flexible, presenting minor damage to vehicles. Its flexibility means it can conform to the surface contours of the road without warping, cracking, or chipping over time. The increased density means it lasts long and is low maintenance. Rubber speed bumps are made from recycled rubber, therefore, easier to produce and fit on any road surface.

Rubber speed bumps are preferred because

Rubber speed bumpsCost-efficient

Installing speed bumps made out of asphalt, metal or concrete attracts a high cost, especially when the road itself is long. Rubber speed bumps are cheap. When you need speed bumps in bulk, the purchase cost is even lower.

The average cost of installing a 20′ concrete speed bump at 6″ high is between $1000-$1300; an asphalt bump will set you back $750-1000 per bump, while a rubber speed bump will average $1000-1500 depending on the size and the company contracted.

Ease of installation

Speed bumps are easy to install and remove. They take less time to install and work best in cases of emergency installations. Speed bumps are flexible and can be easily moved from one region to another. Rubber Speed bumps are fixed directly to the road surface with bolts, and a single worker can do the installation because it doesn’t need any specialized tools-further reducing the cost.

Eco-friendly

Speed bumps are made from 100% recycled rubber, reducing the amount of rubber waste. The bumps are sourced from old, used tires, then ground and formed into the desired sizes. Speed bumps are sturdy, durable, and hard-wearing.

Versatile applications

Speed bumps can be placed on any road surface. This saves you the cost of redoing the road and finding the ideal material for a particular road surface type. What’s more, you won’t need special coats or polishes after installation.

Visible

Rubber speed bumps have the signature reflective yellow stripes that make them highly visible in the dark and help drivers to drive carefully and react in time. Speed bumps are designed to withstand all climatic conditions and are reliable in rough terrains and uneven roads.

Speed bumps are essential in areas where traffic needs to be slowed down, including crowded malls, residential areas, and schools or parks. Speed bumps are designed to last longer than concrete or asphalt bumps with fewer chances of breaking down or flattening. We offer superior modular speed bumps that cater to speed bump construction of any width. Our team provides expert advice on the best choice of speed bumps and mounting hardware for all your needs.

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Phone: 502-459-7283, Fax: 502-456-2678

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Commonwealth Paving, 136 Outerloop, Louisville, Kentucky 40214
Phone: 502-459-7283, Fax: 502-456-2678

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