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Do You Need A Custom Metal Signs?
Do you even know what your options are?
The choices for Custom Metal Signs are broader … and more confusing than ever. Once you know the strengths and weaknesses of each type of metal sign material available, you’ll be able to properly select the one best suited to your individual needs.
What are your options with metal signs?
- Aluminum – Solid metal signs material with a baked on enamel finish, these are extremely durable in high traffic, wet and heavy equipment areas. Available in three grades from standard .040" gauge for real estate yard signs to medium duty, .063" gauge to heavy duty, .080" thickness material.
- Alumalite – is a corrugated plastic re-enforced rigid sign panel that is a little easier to handle and install than the thicker, heavier Aluma-wood signs. It doesn’t have quite as much panel strength as Aluma-wood, but is still a highly durable product rated for 10 years outdoors.
- Aluma-Plastic – is a lighter weight rigid sign panel ideally suited for wall mounted signs, smaller post mounted signs and hanging signs. When you are looking for a product that is substantially stiffer than a standard gauge metal sign, Aluma-Plastic is a solid choice.
- Aluma-Wood – is much stronger than traditional metal signs because it is reinforced with a wood shell and is the strongest of all the rigid sign panels.
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At first I thought that I would never be able to decide which sign material to go with but then I called and Tim helped me choose which one was best for me. I did not know that there were so many different types of sign material, Until next time, Robert Davis |
Let's begin with simple, traditional custom metal signs
Custom metal signs are strong, light-weight and among the most durable of all sign materials. Even with the steady price increases world wide in the raw cost of aluminum, this sign material is still quite cost effective and remains in high demand for its unbeatable qualities.
When you are looking for a perfectly smooth, baked-on, high gloss factory painted finish, custom metal signs project a first class image. Custom metal signs are guaranteed by the manufacturer not to peel, flake, rust, corrode, or fade for a full 10 years. Additionally, custom metal signs can never rot or deteriorate like a standard wooden sign.
What are the most common uses for custom metal signs?
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What Are The Most Popular Sizes For Custom Metal Signs?
Since real estate agents and contractors buy so many custom metal signs, one of the most common sizes is 18” height x 24” width. We also stock real estate sign frames which accommodate a 24” height x 18” width aluminum sign panel as well.
Keep in mind though that aluminum sheeting can be easily cut to any “odd” size to meet your individual needs. Odd size pricing just uses the next standard size up.
Other popular sizes include:
• 2’ height x 3’ width
• 3’ height x 2’ width, and
• 2’ height x 4’ width.
The sizes above can also fit into a sturdy angle iron step stake for a convenient and portable display. If you are in an area which has seasonally high winds, you should strongly consider upgrading the thickness of your custom metal signage for these larger size signs.
The thicker the aluminum, the less likely the metal sign panel will buckle or be ripped from the bolts which attach the sign panel to the sign frame. Increasing the thickness of your custom metal signs from a standard .040” to a medium duty .063” or extra heavy duty .080” gauge aluminum will enhance the durability of your custom metal signs. Generally, the larger the size aluminum sign you want, the thicker the metal material needs to be.
Which Custom Metal Signs Material Thickness Is Best For Building Signage?
When buying custom metal signs to mount to a building, you can use .040" gauge aluminum for signs up to 2' x 4' in size. Technically, you can use .040" gauge aluminum for sizes all the way up to 4' x 10' provided you mount the metal flat against the a wall with enough screws. The larger the sign panel size though, the greater the tendency to bend. As a result, a large thin gauge metal sign can have a wavy or rippled appearance when installed, especially on a corrugated metal building.
Therefore, when you want a bigger building sign, we recommend increasingly thicker gauges of aluminum with the optimum heavy duty thickness being .080" gauge aluminum. The next thickness down is .063" medium duty thickness. On smaller size signs (up to 2' x 4') even a modest increase to .063" gauge aluminum substantially increases the stiffness, appearance and rigidity of the metal sign panel.
What Is The Recommended Thickness For Custom Metal Signs?
For exterior custom metal signs, you can use .040 for sizes up to 18 x 24. Some people use this thinner .040 thickness all the way up in size to 2 x 3, but we dont recommend it. For sizes over 18 x 24, we recommend at least .063" thickness custom metal signs. And for larger hanging signs like 2 x 4, 3 x 3 or 3 x 4, .080" gauge aluminum works best for these heavy duty applications.
When in doubt, it’s better to go too thick than too thin because the heaviest .080" gauge metal we stock is still less than 1/8" thick.
Are you concerned your custom Metal Signs may not turn out the way you want?
After all, we are probably hundreds of miles away from you so how can you be certain your order will turn out right? Fortunately, it only takes seconds to transmit full-color custom Metal Signs designs from our computer to yours because e-mails travel so fast these days.
Upon order approval, here’s how the process works:
- First, your order goes straight to the Art Department
- Our Graphic Designer will then e-mail you a proof
(a “proof” is a picture of what your sign will look like) - Once you review the layout, let us know if you would like to see any changes, and …
- If you have any changes, we will e-mail you proofs as needed until you’re completely happy with your design.
Don't you hate dealing with unreliable Metal Signs suppliers?
We know how completely frustrating it can be to be promised a delivery only to be disappointed when your order doesn't' arrive on time. In business, a missed deadline can have significant financial consequences. And apologies won't begin to compensate you for the hassle, loss of time and frustration from not getting what you ordered on time.
We take providing reliable service so seriously…
We Guarantee To Ship Your Sign
On Time, Every Time,
Or It's Absolutely Free!
In fact, if your order ships late, we'll even pay the shipping. So why not try us out? You have absolutely nothing to lose.
Every Metal Signs Order Comes With A 100% Buyer Protection Guarantee
Sometimes, we make mistakes. We are only human after all. But it's how a business handles mistakes that counts, wouldn't you agree? So if we do happen to overlook something on your order, we will bend over backwards to make you happy. We stand behind our work with a 100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee.
We will promptly replace any product that is defective in workmanship or that is different from what you approved. And for your trouble, you'll even get a very pleasant surprise gift.
Does the thought of buying custom Metal Signs online with a credit card leave you feeling a bit anxious?
Are you worried you might be taking an unnecessary risk? With all the bad press about credit card fraud and card numbers getting stolen by hackers, it's wise to proceed with caution. We can understand if you still have some personal concerns about the safety of your credit card information.
Our system uses the latest 256-bit Encryption SSL technology as used by the Banking Industry, Walmart.com, Amazon.com and thousands of other online merchants- SSL technology works by encrypting all your personal and credit card information so it can travel over the internet without being intercepted by thieves
- And as an added precaution, the moment you complete your custom Metal Signs order online and the charges are authorized by your credit card company, your credit card information is INSTANTLY DELETED from our data-base. It's the same as if you walked into our business, charged your order and then we SHREDDED your credit card receipt.
Are Custom Metal Signs Suitable For Installation Between Two Posts?
While you can install larger custom metal signs (like 6, 8 or 10 long) on or between posts, you have better options to choose from:
- Aluma-Wood is the strongest and most rigid exterior grade sign panel available with it’s dense, ½ inch thick solid wood core
- Alumalite (½” thickness) has almost the same sign panel strength as Aluma-Wood making it a popular choice for larger signs. ½” Alumalite is the 2nd strongest sign material
- Alumalite (¼” thickness) is still a strong, highly rigid sign background material and has the 3rd highest panel strength
- Aluma-Plastic sign panels have 10 times more strength than .040” aluminum sheets. Aluma-Plastic is not quite as stiff as Alumalite, but is still considered a rigid sign material making it #4 in strength
On a scale of 1 to 10, with “10” having the highest relative strength, here’s how each custom metal signs background material compares to one another:
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Many custom standard metal signs colors are readily available including:
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However, these factory painted aluminum colors are only available up to .040” thickness! White metal is available in thicknesses all the way up to .080”. |
When you need a more rigid sign panel in a color other than white, you have three great options to choose from:
- Unpainted metal sheeting can be completely covered with self-adhesive vinyl at our shop in your choice of any color. By the way, all street signs are simply covered with reflective vinyl. Theyre not painted.
- We can spray paint or powder coat thicker aluminum sheets any custom color you choose.
- You can choose a rigid composite metal sign material which has a broader range of factory painted colors available such as Aluma-Plastic, Alumalite & Aluma-Wood.*
Usually, *Option #3 is not only the best choice, its the most cost effective (but not always). For example, if you are looking for a gold metallic background color for a 2 x 3 x .080 metal sign, the most cost effective solution would be to simply cover the metal sign panel with gold metallic vinyl. Its fast, its easy and highly durable.
Setting up to paint such a small sheet from stock or having to buy a whole 4 x 8 sheet just to get a small section of a special color isnt always practical. Well gladly provide you with the best option to suit your individual needs at the time of your order.
Custom Metal Signs Life Span
Custom Metal Signs will usually outlast the vinyl lettering that is put on them. Intermediate vinyl lettering is intended for short term outdoor signs and is rated for 3-5 years. Our High Performance Vinyl Graphics will last 7-10 years outdoors, even under extreme environmental conditions.
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