Why are there concrete blocks in parking lots?
Whether your lot is near a shopping outlet, school or sidewalk, concrete parking blocks will help direct the flow of traffic. Parking stop blocks can also guard any parking lot signage, poles, carts and other parked cars from damage.
How much PSI is a concrete parking block?
Parking stops take a beating daily, and we strive to deliver concrete parking blocks that can take that beating and continue performing over the long-term. Our precast concrete parking lot stops are produced with 5,500 psi concrete.
What should the slope of a concrete parking lot be?
In either case, pavements should slope a minimum of 1% (1/8 inch/foot); 2% (1/4 inch/foot) is better; 6% is the maximum slope in areas where cars park. Slope of entrances to the parking lot should not exceed 8% to prevent cars from dragging. Jointing in a concrete parking lot is no different than for any slab on grade.
Who are the leading producers of concrete parking blocks?
Nitterhouse has been a leading producer in concrete parking blocks for many years. Nitterhouse’s concrete parking blocks withstand the test of time even through the harshest weather conditions.
What is the concrete block in a parking lot called?
The Many Names for Parking Blocks Parking blocks have many different names. Depending on the manufacturer and region, you can call them parking blocks, parking stops, curb stops, and more. No matter the name, the parking block is the concrete or rubber stop installed at the head of parking spaces across the country.
Parking stops take a beating daily, and we strive to deliver concrete parking blocks that can take that beating and continue performing over the long-term. Our precast concrete parking lot stops are produced with 5,500 psi concrete.
Nitterhouse has been a leading producer in concrete parking blocks for many years. Nitterhouse’s concrete parking blocks withstand the test of time even through the harshest weather conditions.
Do you need reinforcement in a concrete parking lot?
Reinforcement is generally not necessary in a concrete parking lot. If, for any reason, the contraction joints are spaced farther than recommended in the table, reinforcement might be specified to hold cracks together.