Ballast
Concrete Sign & Barrier Weights
UK-cast concrete ballast that keeps A-frames, forecourt signs, traffic boards and crowd barriers standing, on any surface and in the wind.
Keep signs and barriers standing
A freestanding sign or barrier is a sail waiting for a gust. A concrete weight sat on the base holds it level and stops it blowing over, on forecourts, pavements and open ground where fixing into the surface is not an option.
- Broad, flat base that spreads the load and sits stable on the ground.
- Sits over a foot or frame so the sign or barrier holds its position.
- Stack for taller boards and exposed, windy spots.
- Weatherproof and reusable, ready to move from job to job.
Where sign and barrier ballast is used
- A-frames and pavement signs
- Forecourt, estate agent and event boards
- Traffic-management and road boards
- Crowd-control and pedestrian barrier feet
- Car park and site directional signage
- Banner and display frame bases
Which weight for signage
The 40kg block suits most A-frames, boards and barrier feet, carried by hand and set straight on the base. For taller signs or exposed sites, step up or use more than one. See every weight, set size and price on the products page.
Where else these blocks work
The same block anchors plenty of other jobs. If it needs holding down or counterbalancing, there is a weight for it.
Kitting out a site or forecourt?
Trade pricing, full-pallet quantities and UK delivery. Tell us the signs or barriers you are weighting and we will spec the ballast for it.
Common questions
What weight do I need to stop a sign blowing over?
It depends on the size of the board and how exposed it is, since a bigger face catches more wind. As a starting point the 40kg block holds most A-frames and pavement signs, with a heavier block or a second one for large or tall boards on open sites.
Can I use these on A-frames and pavement signs?
Yes. The block sits on the base or over the foot of an A-frame, forecourt board or pavement sign to hold it level and steady, without fixing anything into the ground.
Will they work for crowd barriers and traffic boards?
They will. The blocks weight the feet of crowd-control and pedestrian barriers and steady traffic-management boards, so they stay put on hard standing where you cannot stake down.
Will the blocks mark a forecourt or pavement?
They sit on a broad flat base, so they spread their load rather than digging in. On a finished or decorative surface, a mat or board under the block is sensible to avoid marking, as with any heavy weight.
Do you deliver, and can I buy in bulk?
We deliver on pallets across the UK mainland and supply everything from a single set to full pallets at trade quantities. Request a quote with your postcode and the number you need for a delivered price.
Ballast Blocks
UK-cast concrete ballast weights and kentledge for events, construction, fencing, marine and industrial anchoring. A Gala group brand. Visit Gala Tent.