Saturday, February 15, 2014

Drive Safely With Driveway Markers

By Krystal Branch


Navigating through a foggy or rainy weather on a long driveway can be such a difficult and risky task for any driver. There is the risk of getting accidents, damaging properties, or ruining plants when drivers have a hard time looking through the area in front of them. Road visibility can be greatly enhanced with the installation of driveway markers on one's properties or perimeters.

These objects serve as guide for drivers to know exactly where to head to or what parts to evade in an area where visibility is dim or cloudy. Drivers and visitors alike are provided with visual guide on the exact placement of the driveway's end making them a significant tool for protection and safety. Besides, the presence of these objects make parking in an out of the perimeter a lot easier for drivers and visitors.

These objects come in three different colors- blue, green, and the most popular orange color. There are also different kinds of markers available in the market today such as solar, reflective, fiberglass, and decorative. They can also serve other relevant purposes such as landscaping, controlling crowd and walk-ways, and marking surveys and lands.

Ideally, a marker should be strong and flexible with each type of marker appealing to different types of drivers and buyers. Among the various types of markers, fiberglass is the most popular because it is less likely to create havoc on the painting or bumper of the car. There are also some who prefer steel rods since these objects are stronger but are more difficult to return to its original shape when run over by a vehicle.

When buying a marker, it is strongly recommended to pick the right material and design from the plethora of available options in the market. Conduct also extra research on the ease of installation of the marker to the perimeter be it by foot or by the use of installation tools. Once installed into place, the marker should provide maximum visibility with its four-sided reflector.

Drivers and buyers who are interested in purchasing and having these objects put up in their area can just drop by the nearest retail stores in their locations such as True Value, Walmart, Lowes, Ace, Fleet Farm, and Do It Best. They may also visit The Sportsman's Guide, whateverworks.com, yardlover.com, Garden.com, or Tab.com and just buy the markers online with just a few mouse clicks. They could even have the option to get the product right into their home's doorstep courtesy of courier deliver service.

When installing markers on the perimeter, be sure to space them properly allowing six to ten feet distance between each marker on a straight away land. But for curved areas, it is best to put a marker on each curved area to properly guide drivers as to where the pavement really ends. Be sure also to use them wisely allowing proper spacing between each one so that there will be enough markers for the entire property.

Properly secure the objects into the right places with the use also the correct tools like chisel, mallet, clamp, and miter saw. This is to ensure that driveway markers remain intact and visible amidst the advent of snow, fog, or heavy rain. Drive safely.




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