The Various Benefits Of Parking Lot Striping Utah

By Barbara Hughes


For people who own commercial buildings or property, it is important to understand how important it is to have parking lots that are welcoming and comforting to clients and employees. Parking lot striping plays a critical role in giving them an attractive and hospitable look. The work can be done by paving companies or service providers who major in striping. When it comes to parking lot striping Utah property owners should appreciate the benefits it comes with.

One major reason to have the markings done is because they ensure safety to not only drivers but also pedestrians. When crosswalks are well-defined, it will ensure that all users are able to watch out and get to where they were headed without incidents. Moreover, there will be direction of traffic in such a way that a driver will be able to maneuver through the parking lot. That efficiency ensures less time will be spent trying to find your way around.

When lots are well marked, there will be maximization of spaces. Clearly marked line stalls on asphalt pavements will mean that at any given time, it is possible to have a maximum number of vehicles parked. Moreover, it indicates the right of way for all drivers. In the end, there will not be congestion of parking lots or blocking off by vehicles that are improperly parked. Everyone will know where to park.

Having the spaces well marked ensures that the parking will have an appealing appearance. The marking helps to maintain curb appeal. After a period of time, lines that were marked in the past will fade out because of exposure to weather conditions and traffic by cars and people. Most commercial buildings have their parking re-striped after periodic seal-coating is completed. There will be contrast between pavements that are black and lines that are marked in white, blue or yellow. That improves the visual appeal.

When there are lines that are well marked, handicapped people are able to access the place and park stress-free. They will not find any difficulties parking. Also, visitors are directed to where they should park, with their spaces clearly indicated. Actually, there is legal requirement for handicap parking to be clearly marked out in commercial spaces.

Marking out lines will reduce liability. When stripes are faded, they will not be easy to see. What that means is that it could result in accidents where a person might be found to be at fault. The lines therefore communicate very crucial information like where a pedestrian should walk and who has right of way. Visible and well-defined lines lower the risk of one being found liable.

There are different types of striping and the one that is chosen will depend on layout and size of the parking. The most used are parallel lines. There is the option of spotted lines that are diagonal that could also be used. There should be a plan to before the type of marking is selected.

After the marking is complete, one should expect it to last some years. Fading is expected because of weather effects such as snow, rain and sunlight. The more the activity at the parking the more the maintenance requirements.




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