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Grit Bins Guide: Essential Tips & Information

Winter brings with it the beauty of snowfall but also ushers in a less charming guest – the risk of slippery, hazardous conditions. Cold weather seems to be the one that affects...
By Barriers Direct on 25/10/2023
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Electric Car Ownership and Charging Statistics

Electric Car Charging Statistics Predictions say that by 2030, 60% of all new global car sales will be electric in a bid to reach net zero emissions by the year 2050, with so...
By Barriers Direct on 09/09/2023
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Traffic Cone Guide and Sizing Standards

When it comes to traffic management and safety, one indispensable tool is the trusty traffic cone. They may appear simple solutions, but in reality, there are numerous sizes and...
By Barriers Direct on 17/08/2023
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Bollard Installation Price Guide

When it comes to installing bollards, informed decision-making is key to getting the right solution at the best price. In this comprehensive bollard installation pricing guide, ...
By Barriers Direct on 27/06/2023
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Crowd Control and Safety Barriers Guide | Barriers Direct

Crowd control management systems are used to manage large crowds or flows of people in various settings, including concerts, sporting events and protests. These systems are d...
By Barriers Direct on 15/05/2023
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Wheelchair Ramps: UK Regulations & Guidelines

Buying a wheelchair ramp: Everything you need to know Wheelchair ramps provide accessibility for people with disabilities. In the UK, the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) ...
By Barriers Direct on 20/04/2023
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Sack Truck Guide: Benefits, Components & Safety

Using the correct equipment is essential to move inventory safely and efficiently, avoiding injuries, breakages and damages. Here we take a look at sack trucks, one of the most ...
By Barriers Direct on 22/03/2023
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Dealing with the Garden Furniture Shortage

Whether you’ve been searching online for some new garden furniture, or have placed your order and are yet to see the arrival of your purchase, you’ll be familiar with the garden...
By Barriers Direct on 27/08/2021
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Top Cycle Storage Solutions For Your Business

Whether your whole workforce or only a few people cycle to work, having somewhere safe and secure to store bikes at your workplace is extremely important. Many bikes are expensi...
By Barriers Direct on 06/08/2021
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Social Distancing in the Workplace: A Guide

With the world dusting itself off and returning to normality, we’ll soon all be back to a more traditional working environment. But, being back in the familiar settings of ou...
By Barriers Direct on 17/06/2021
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Products for Construction Site Safety

Coordinating a construction project is time-consuming in itself. The legalities of planning permission and paperwork often take time and patience. When it comes to inhabiting th...
By Barriers Direct on 19/05/2021
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3 Queue Management Products for a Post COVID World

After all the events of the past year, it has become clear that normal life is set to have some changes. Some of these changes include limitations of the number of people that c...
By Barriers Direct on 01/04/2021
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Control Social Distancing With Turnstile Gates

There’s no doubt that COVID-19 has bought many challenges along with it. There have been numerous lockdowns and time away from loved ones. One of the biggest changes has been ma...
By Barriers Direct on 15/02/2021
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Make the Most of Your Space with a Cantilever Sliding Gate

Keeping a property or private area safe and secure is of the utmost importance, especially if extra security is required due to valuable possessions or merchandise being stored ...
By Barriers Direct on 18/01/2021
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Storage For New Bikes To Get Your Kids at Christmas

With Christmas finally, only around the corner, you may be thinking of the perfect gift to place under the tree for your kids. If you have children who are avid bike riders or c...
By Barriers Direct on 14/12/2020
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Try Parcel Boxes For Peace of Mind This Christmas

Christmas is one of the most exciting times of the year. And the countdown to the big day is always lots of fun, from putting up your Christmas tree to opening each little windo...
By Barriers Direct on 16/11/2020
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The Necessity of School and Work Lockers in a Covid-19 World

Life as we always knew it has changed drastically in the past few months. I’m sure when we were welcoming 2020 with open arms a good 10 months ago, we never imagined that it wou...
By Barriers Direct on 20/10/2020
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Stay Safe and Dry with Shelters and Covered Walkways this Winter

Winter is fast approaching. That means shorter days, plunging temperatures, and the risk of an icy breeze or sudden downpour at any given moment. And, with COVID still very much...
By Barriers Direct on 21/09/2020
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Driveway Gates: The Best Theft Protection

Keeping your home feeling safe and secure is understandably a high priority for all homeowners. It’s important to keep your personal living space the constant safe haven that yo...
By Barriers Direct on 13/08/2020
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How to Keep Your Bike Safe and Secure

The complete standstill of the nation during the coronavirus lockdown has meant that simple travel and mobility has dramatically changed. Due to social distancing rules and gove...
By Barriers Direct on 20/07/2020
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How the UK is ‘kerbing’ its way to a new normal

As restrictions on lockdown gradually start to ease, towns and cities across the UK are starting to re-open again. Several temporary measures have been taken in order to widen a...
By Barriers Direct on 29/06/2020
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How to Effectively Control Pedestrian Flow in a Commercial Space

Working in a large, multifaceted company has many great benefits and perks to it. The versatility that comes with a multilayered company, and the different employees and people ...
By Barriers Direct on 29/05/2020
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Why you should become a cycle-friendly employer

The economy, health system, and working environment have all been greatly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Offices around the country have been forced to shut down and we’ve a...
By Barriers Direct on 26/05/2020
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Stay Home and Protected with Residential Gates

Stay Home and Protected with Residential Gates  With the world fighting COVID-19 and trying to protect themselves from coronavirus staying safe has never been more important....
By Barriers Direct on 28/04/2020
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6 products to help enforce social distancing

For essential workers and businesses, enforcing social distancing measures is becoming an increasingly difficult challenge. Whilst many people are social distancing in their hom...
By Barriers Direct on 17/04/2020
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A Message from the Barriers Direct Managing Director

A message from Managing Director, Janine Carhart: It is undoubtedly a challenging time for all of us. Barriers Direct are closely watching the latest COVID-19 developments ...
By Product Manager on 01/04/2020
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Tape & Floor Markings in Stock to Help Supermarkets and Shops During the COVID-19 Emergency

Tape & Floor Markings in Stock to Help Supermarkets and Shops During the COVID-19 Emergency The Government has ordered supermarkets to use floor markings as part of new s...
By Product Manager on 25/03/2020
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Choosing the Best Bike Shelter for your Workplace

Are you in need of a new bike shelter? Or want to encourage your staff to cycle to work? Whatever your reason for deciding to get a bike shelter, one of our bike storage systems...
By Barriers Direct on 23/03/2020
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What Is a Street Bollard and What Are the Benefits?

Street bollards are a common component of any urban landscape. Made of steel or aluminium, these highly secure pillars can be found within car parks, store entries, pavement are...
By Barriers Direct on 25/02/2020
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Convex Mirrors for Traffic Safety

Despite its relatively simple concept, convex mirrors are a useful product for different homes and commercial organisations. Finding the right mirror can be a very cost-effectiv...
By Barriers Direct on 22/01/2020
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Borough Market Security

Borough Market: One of London’s most famous food markets bounced back from terror attacks that hit the capital two-and-a-half years ago. In June 2017, also during a genera...
By Product Manager on 02/12/2019
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Van Vaults: The Newest Innovation in Vehicle Security

Van Vaults: The Newest Innovation in Vehicle Security We’ve all seen the label on the back of a van: No tools are left in this vehicle overnight. But considering that the ...
By Barriers Direct on 15/10/2019
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Driveway Security: The Complete Guide

The first line of defence in a secure home or business is a well-protected driveway, especially if you are parking expensive vehicles on it. This is not only limited to cars, bu...
By Barriers Direct on 01/07/2019
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The Comprehensive Guide to Bollard Maintenance

Bollards are a vastly useful and reliable method of demarcation, protection and security in a great variety of spaces, both indoor and outdoor. Whether separating pedestrians fr...
By Barriers Direct on 31/05/2019
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6 Reasons Your Business Needs Gates and Barriers

Security is a priority for most businesses. Unfortunately, many businesses have been placing a bigger focus on online security and forgetting that physical security is just as, ...
By Barriers Direct on 14/02/2019
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Beginners’ Guide to Bike Security

If you’ve just bought a new bike, you’re probably busy planning weekend rides or enjoying your new-found commuter freedom. That’s as it should be. But if you’re not also thinkin...
By Barriers Direct on 30/01/2019

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