Static Bollard Fixing Details

Static Bollards Root Fixed

Standard specification root fixed – steel, concrete, cast iron, timber and polymer bollards.

1. Client to mark post locations.
2. Check service drawings provided by client if available.
3. Visual inspection for services, ie; inspection chambers.
4. Scan the location for live cables.
5. Existing surface to be broken out and cube to be excavated in accordance with the bollard’s specification. (Standard 300mm root length excavate a 400mm cube)
6. Haunch base of bollard with a lean (1:2:4) concrete mix and hold whist leveling off.
7. Hold leveled position securely supporting the bollard, Continue infill of cube with a 1:2:4 concrete mix.
8. Rinse off-residue concrete from base of bollard, using soft cloth and water, taking care not to scratch the surface of the bollard. Finish off top surface of in situ concrete to give tight surface finish. Concrete should be protected by polyethylene during the first 24-hours following installation. This is particularly important during inclement and/or cold weather. Units should not be used until concrete has cured.

Installation Images and advice kindly provided by K Darlington Builders.

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