
Pavement Marking is all about Safety, Compliance, and
Efficiency
Whether your next pavement-marking project is a parking
lot, private or public roadway, underground garage, or even a warehouse – your
contractor should be more than a painter – they should be a knowledgeable
resource and consultant to your project. There is more to it than planning a
new layout or repainting over a previous one. Your project should have
objectives that cover the scope of what pavement marking is all about: safety, efficiency,
and regulatory compliance.
Pavement
Marking for Safety Reasons
For a directional or conditional message to be effective it must
first garner attention! You’ll know you’re interviewing an experienced, detail-oriented
contractor, if they ask you about sight lines, lighting, competing messages and
potential liabilities that your cautionary markings are to avoid. Without local,
regional, or federal regulations to follow, choosing the right colour and type
of paint will make a difference to its view-ability, comprehension and
compliance given a diversity of environmental conditions, and a multitude of people
and perspectives.
Pavement
Marking for Compliance Reasons
Next to safety, compliance is an integral part of your line marking project for
both general liability and potential regulatory penalty reasons. With each
unique project, there is a potential unique mix of local, regional, and federal
regulations to navigate and comply with. Your pavement marking contractor
should be knowledgeable and experienced to help you with the sometimes
cross-purposes of compliance, economy, and effectiveness.
One good example is that of handicap parking:
regulations are written at the municipal level, with each providing its own set
of rules to follow. Concurrently, a property manager must follow the Ontarians with
Disabilities Act for Public access Facilities.
Pavement
Marking with Cost Efficiency
A savvy contractor will already understand your need for cost savings, but also
to minimize disruption to your tenants, visitors or customers. A well planned striping
project accounts for the customer’s preferred application hours, as well as the
environmental conditions that will affect the materials adhesive and dry time,
as well as the volume required. For dimly lit areas, an economical combination
of high durability paint and reflective tape lines provide that perfect mix of
cost control and safety considerations.
Choose
a Full Service Pavement Solution Contractor
Whether your project is a full reconstruction, asphalt crack sealing, light
road repair, or just line painting, it is recommended that you choose a full
service pavement contractor to consult with before deciding. They work every
day with the big picture perspective that you deserve to benefit from, even if
it’s just preparation for your next project.
At the very least, you’ll get free first-hand,
comprehensive knowledge of your property surfaces, and their maintenance tips
will likely save you thousands in the long run.
When hiring a pavement-marking professional, or
any contractor for that matter, we always recommend your due diligence should include
the top end of the service category; it’s always educational and informative. Interview
those most knowledgeable vendors first, and use the learning to better qualify
your eventual choice. Look for contractors that have confidence in their work and show it by offering industry leading warranty.
Your customers, your
property, and your budget will thank you!