Having a highly visible driveway is very important during the winter season. For this, you need the best driveway markers. Even if the landscaping around your driveway is not particularly well kept or nice, nobody wants ugly holes and markings carved in their grass because the driveway is not easy to see for the snow plow driver. This easily-solved problem can be a huge safety risk, especially if your driveway borders a lake or pond or has large trees or rocks that can cause a lot of damage to the snow plow truck.
Furthermore, in areas that get a lot of snow, being able to see your driveway is essential to be able to safely get to and from your house. The best way to solve this problem is to mark your driveway with lights or, at the very least, reflective markers. There are many products on the market that will make this task easy and will make your driveway stand out while adding to your outdoor decor. Check out our list of the best driveway markers currently available.
What Are Driveway Markers?
A driveway marker is a reflective stake or pole that is inserted into the ground to help snow plow guys find a property line or a driveway. Driveway markers are used to mark driveways, sidewalk curbs, pathways, streets, and parking lots for snow removal. Snow stakes also prevent people from driving on a curb or a lawn and keep the landscape in great condition. Snow markers are visible from all angles and the hi viz reflective tape makes them easy to spot in night time conditions.
Benefits Of Using Driveway Markers
- Help with snow removal – Snow plowing professionals use driveway markers to protect their expensive snow removal equipment from damage. Expert contractors use driveway markers every season. Orange driveway markers are highly popular, and most snow removal professionals prefer them because orange is the universal safety color.
- Easy to access a driveway – Driveway markers create a visual point, letting you know where the end of the driveway is. They form a visual signal and make it easy for you to pull in and out of your driveway without driving up onto the grass.
- Used in many applications – Driveway markers are not just for driveways—they can be used as reflective road markers, agricultural stakes, tree stakes, and snow plow stakes. High quality driveway markers do not rust, deteriorate, or degrade. You can use them season after season and require NO maintenance.
- Durable – The best driveway markers are resistant to UV rays and corrosion and are specially designed to withstand moisture, different weather elements, and chemicals. These driveway markers can be used time and time again to lower costs and minimize environmental impact.
Different Types of Driveway Markers
REFLECTIVE MARKERS
Reflective driveway markers are usually placed along the edges of a driveway to enhance the visibility of the end of the landscape during plowing nights. They make it easy for you to clearly see your driveway at night. Snow plow drivers will also find it easy to remove snow from your driveway. The markers also improve your safety. When backing up your car at night, they reflect off your backup lights, letting you see the edge of your driveway. When it snows, they prevent you from backing into the snowbank and getting your car potentially damaged. Discount Snow Stakes’ reflective driveway markers are made of high quality Super Fiberglass which is stronger and more resistant to weather elements and impact.
NON REFLECTIVE STAKES
Non reflective driveway markers do not reflect any light and do not have reflective tape on them. These stakes have a simpler design than reflective driveway markers. They could be wood stakes or plain fiberglass stakes. It is sometimes beneficial that these stakes are not reflective. They are not very visible from the curb and are ideal for homeowners who don’t want their driveway markers to stand out. They can also be used to mark curbs, driveways, and parking lots for snow removal. These snow stakes blend in nicely with the landscape.
SNOW STAKES FEATURES
DURABILITY
Choose driveway markers based on your environment and how long you plan to use them. For example, most heavy duty markers with UV-resistant reflectors are ideal for long-term use. Weather-resistant driveway markers allow you to identify permanent and temporary obstacles so you can avoid these. If you simply want to demarcate specific areas, reflective driveway markers provide a strong and sturdy solution.
DIAMETER
The diameter of your driveway markers is one of the important things to take into consideration when deciding what stake to go with. This determines how rigid they will be, how easy they will be to install, and how long they will last in the ground. Driveway markers have three popular diameters: 1/4″, 5/16″, and ⅜ inch. The ⅜-inch driveway markers, or Beast Markers, are the best in regards to toughness and durability. And because the stakes are thicker, they are more visible from the curb. Because of the extra fiberglass needed to make these markers, these snow stakes tend to cost a little more.
DESIGN
The design of driveway markers is also important, as they come in different variations including size. If you have a shorter driveway, smaller snow markers are suitable for the area because they don’t take up a lot of space. But if you have a longer driveway, you can use circle-top driveway markers, which need a bit of space between them. You can also get driveway markers with oblong or circular reflector patches—the choice is yours.
DIFFERENT SNOW STAKES OPTIONS
- Color. You should pick a color that will be highly visible for plow trucks to see. The most common driveway markers colors are red, orange, yellow, blue, and green colors, with the most popular stake color being orange. They are covered with white or silver reflective tape.
- Price. If you have a limited budget, try to order in bulk, as they are more affordable than individual markers. 250 is our first great quantity break in price. You can also get plain fiberglass snow stakes without reflective tape or protective cap.