Truncated Domes are one of the many services that general contractors and asphalt professionals are having to deal with. Often times, they are looking for companies that can get them done to avoid the headaches of installing it themselves. Truncated Domes also known as Detectable Warning Mats are a rubber tile or mat that is placed in specific areas of a parking lot to warn visually impaired people before they enter into a flow of traffic. If you need Truncated domes installed, give us a call at 800-603-1116.

Is it really necessary to have truncated domes painted bright yellow? After all, they are mainly designed to help those who are unable to see or have limited visibility. Some businesses wonder if it’s really necessary to paint the truncated domes yellow, or if any other color can be used, perhaps a color that will match the outside of the company and the building or a color that will blend in better with the pavement or sidewalk.

While it’s not necessary to have truncated domes painted bright yellow, it is a good idea to have them painted a bright color. Truncated domes are meant for the disabled, but they are also in sight of those who can see as well. Painting truncated domes a bright color makes them easier to spot and makes it easier for those who are walking to not trip over the bumps of the domes. And those who have a harder time seeing, but who can still see are better able to see visual cues are often able to see brighter colors easier than they are able to see those that blend in, making getting a brightly colored truncated dome a very good idea.

If you own a business, there are a lot of balls that you need to keep juggling at all times. You need to know how much inventory that you have to keep and how to make your business successful. Sometimes things slip through the cracks, such as parking lot striping and updating your parking lot using truncated domes. Some business owners wait for parking lot striping companies to contact them in order to get the work done, figuring that one company is as good as any other. The truth, however, is that they’re not.

A parking lot striping company that is contacting you is actively looking for work, which means that they may be just beginning in the parking lot industry. A parking lot striping company that is established, however, often has enough clients to not have to worry as much about trying to find work. If you wait for a company to contact you in order to insert your truncated domes or to get your striping done, you risk having to pay a much higher price for your parking lot striping and having it done by a less experienced crew then if you actively hire a company yourself.

Q: Are truncated domes heavy?
A: Yes, they’re fairly heavy. They average between 2 to 3 pounds each.

Q: What are they made of?
A: Truncated domes are generally made of a polymer composite that allows for protection from the sun and is built to last for a very long time.

Q: Can I install truncated domes myself?
A: Yes, you can, but you may find that it is fairly difficult. There is a process involved in not only getting the truncated dome to the right height, but in figuring out where it would best be placed in order to adhere to ADA guidelines.

Q: Do they come in different colors?
A: Yes, you can get truncated domes in different colors if you are looking to match your décor.

Q: Will they last in a wintery area?
A: Yes, truncated domes will survive in a wintery area. They may need, however, to be replaced before one that is placed in a sunny area would, and you will have to keep them cleared, but they are designed to last for a long time.

When you pull into a parking garage with your vehicle, do you concern yourself with the idea that it may go somewhere? Most likely you don’t. This is because cars that are parked in a garage are parked on a very flat surface, and because wheel stops exist to help keep the cars where they are supposed to be. But when you park your car, do you even think about what it must be like for a blind or visually impaired person? These people have a hard time seeing anything and sometimes need a little help in the form of truncated domes.

Truncated domes are designed to help the visually impaired much in the same way that wheel stops are designed to help the average person. They are created to help the person to “see” where the pavement is changing with their feet, giving them the ability to walk without having to worry that they will accidentally step into traffic in a parking garage or outside of one. Truncated domes are very easy to have installed and can save you tons of money and worry as well. So the next time you park, think about how much the little things around you help you on a daily basis.

One of the good things that is coming out of the oil situation going on now is that many people are discovering that they can exist using a smaller vehicle than they currently have. They don’t like filling up their gas guzzlers, so they choose instead to buy smaller cars that are more fuel efficient. What does this mean for the parking lot owner? Not much. Unless, of course, you have a parking lot that is designed with the parking lot striping to fit much larger vehicles. Some older parking lots are created for only big vehicles, when there is plenty of room to fit more cars if you just get the striping redone in a different way.

Parking lot striping that has been done for larger cars can take up a lot of space, and if you have a parking lot that looks like this you may want to have the parking lot redone. A professional can reassess your parking lot and can show you where you can get more room squeaked out and where you should keep the path clear. They can help you put in truncated domes or warning mats and can make your parking lot look absolutely amazing.

If you’re like the rest of us, you probably are concerned with spending money right now. Let’s face it: the economy is not in a very good place and it makes sense to be a bit wary about spending money on things that you don’t believe you need done. This is one reason that many people are holding off on getting parking lot striping done or in getting truncated domes. The thing is, however, that you can not only get these things done to make sure that they look good, you can also get them done and use them as a tax right off.

If you have a business that has a parking lot, you need to have parking lot striping that looks good and is done correctly. You should also have truncated domes to help those who are visually impaired. When you put these both in at the same time, you should be able to claim it as a tax write off, and at a time like this it is a very good idea to get as many tax write off’s as you possibly can for your business!

Curb painting looks easy, right? You just buy some stencils, a few cans of spray paint and go at it. The problem, however, is that there are specific requirements that have to be met and upheld. Those who violate the terms can find themselves in a great deal of trouble. It’s like putting in truncated domes: it looks easy and simple  like something anyone can do, but there is much more to it.

Like truncated domes, curb painting needs to be done by a professional. A professional will know exactly what should be done and where everything should be placed in your area. They will know what type of paint should be used and what colors will be best seen from the road. They will also know all of the rules in the area and will make sure that they get things correct for you the first time. Remember: if you try to paint the curb by yourself and make a mistake, it’s almost impossible to fix it without having it look absolutely horrible.