Commercial Paving for the greater Chicagoland and Midwest Area!
Commercial Paving for the greater Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana Area!
Across the nation, car stops go by a variety of names, including curb stops, bumper blocks, parking stops, and wheel stops. Regardless of their nomenclature, car stops have become ubiquitous in American parking lots, and there are many excellent reasons for their popularity.
Well-maintained car stops add a finishing touch to parking lots, enhancing the property’s aesthetic appeal. Chicago car stops can help protect landscaping, curbs, buildings, light poles, and other fixtures from damage. They also make areas safer for pedestrians, people who are seated at outdoor dining tables, and employees who are working nearby. Car stops help you control the flow of traffic in your parking lot, and they provide guidance for drivers while they are parking their vehicles.
For safety, car stops should be placed at the end of every parking stall. The goal is to prevent drivers from operating their vehicles in an unsafe manner. With car stops in every parking space, drivers will refrain from cutting across multiple rows of parking aisles, pulling through spaces, or parking too far forward. If you have a small lot or a limited budget, you should at least place car stops near sidewalks, at the end of spaces
that abut your building or a wall, and in front of your curbs and gutters.
Routine maintenance typically consists of nothing more than repainting your car stops when the paint becomes faded, damaged, or unsightly. However, you should inspect your parking lot periodically to locate any car stops that have been knocked out of place or damaged by careless drivers. Misaligned or damaged car stops in Chicago can present hazards to vehicles and pedestrians, so you want to have them repaired or replaced promptly.
Car stops are available in many different styles and sizes. Best practices dictate that car stops should a least six inches in height to serve any useful purpose without impeding pedestrians. Car stops can be up to six feet in length, but you want to make sure that there will be sufficient clearance between them for pedestrians to pass. Depth can vary by style, but most car stops measure about six inches at their widest points. It is very important to get the size right for your particular parking lot. If the gaps between the stops are too narrow, they could create a
tripping hazard, but gaps that are too wide can fail to provide the right amount of vehicle control. Similarly, the length and height of your car stops should be consistent with the type of vehicles that you expect to use your parking lot.
Black Hawk Paving is an asphalt paving contractor that installs car stops, parking lot signs, asphalt patching and paving, concrete curbing, and concrete flatwork for retailers, homeowner associations, hotels, property management firms, educational facilities, condos, churches, and facility managers throughout the greater Chicagoland area. We also offer parking lot striping, asphalt fabric, asphalt sealcoating, hot crack sealing, sewer repairs, grading & excavation, asphalt milling, and pavement markings. Our exemplary reputation has been earned by consistently providing outstanding craftsmanship, superior customer service, and professional project management since 1975. If you are interested in a free quote, you can use our online form to initiate your request. If you prefer to call us, you can reach us at 708-479-4900 if you are in the southern suburbs, 847-240-2560 if you are in the northern suburbs, or 773-378-2390 if you are in Chicago.
Across the nation, car stops go by a variety of names, including curb stops, bumper blocks, parking stops, and wheel stops. Regardless of their nomenclature, car stops have become ubiquitous in American parking lots, and there are many excellent reasons for their popularity.
Well-maintained car stops add a finishing touch to parking lots, enhancing the property’s aesthetic appeal. Car stops can help protect landscaping, curbs, buildings, light poles, and other fixtures from damage. They also make areas safer for pedestrians, people who are seated at outdoor dining tables, and employees who are working nearby. Car stops help you control the flow of traffic in your parking lot, and they provide guidance for drivers while they are parking their vehicles.
For safety, car stops should be placed at the end of every parking stall. The goal is to prevent drivers from operating their vehicles in an unsafe manner. With car stops in every parking space, drivers will refrain from cutting across multiple rows of parking aisles, pulling through spaces, or parking too far forward. If you have a small lot or a limited budget, you should at least place car stops near sidewalks, at the end of spaces that abut your building or a wall, and in front of your curbs and gutters.
Routine maintenance typically consists of nothing more than repainting your car stops when the paint becomes faded, damaged, or unsightly. However, you should inspect your parking lot periodically to locate any car stops that have been knocked out of place or damaged by careless drivers. Misaligned or damaged car stops can present hazards to vehicles and pedestrians, so you want to have them repaired or replaced promptly.
Car stops are available in many different styles and sizes. Best practices dictate that car stops should a least six inches in height to serve any useful purpose without impeding pedestrians. Car stops can be up to six feet in length, but you want to make sure that there will be sufficient clearance between them for pedestrians to pass. Depth can vary by style, but most car stops measure about six inches at their widest points. It is very important to get the size right for your particular parking lot. If the gaps between the stops are too narrow, they could create a tripping hazard, but gaps that are too wide can fail to provide the right amount of vehicle control. Similarly, the length and height of your car stops should be consistent with the type of vehicles that you expect to use your parking lot.
Black Hawk Paving is an asphalt paving contractor that installs car stops, parking lot signs, asphalt patching and paving, concrete curbing, and concrete flatwork for retailers, homeowner associations, hotels, property management firms, educational facilities, condos, churches, and facility managers throughout the greater Chicagoland area. We also offer parking lot striping, asphalt fabric, asphalt sealcoating, hot crack sealing, sewer repairs, grading & excavation, asphalt milling, and pavement markings. Our exemplary reputation has been earned by consistently providing outstanding craftsmanship, superior customer service, and professional project management since 1975. If you are interested in a free quote, you can use our online form to initiate your request. If you prefer to call us, you can reach us at 708-479-4900 if you are in the southern suburbs, 847-240-2560 if you are in the northern suburbs, or 773-378-2390 if you are in Chicago.
Our team has provided commercial and industrial paving installation and maintenance services to our clients in Chicago and its surrounding suburbs for more than 46 Years in Business- 1975.
