“Alumalite Signs”

A growing number of consumers have concerns about using wood as a component in the raw materials used for their sign. As a direct result, metal sign background materials like Alumalite and Aluma-Plastic are in high demand.

Alumalite is a strong, aluminum composite metal sign panel with a high density, copolymer corrugated plastic core. Similar in construction to Aluma-Plastic, Alumalite has two factory-painted sheets of aluminum permanently bonded to both sides of a corrugated plastic core, sandwiching the plastic panel in between.

It’s this plastic corrugated core that gives the Alumalite metal sign panel it’s strength and rigidity. When using a ½” thick Alumalite, the panel strength is virtually the same as Aluma-Wood (¼” thickness is standard though). Alumalite metal signs have become a popular alternative to wood painted signs for it’s durable, lightweight properties.

Alumalite metal signs are also the perfect solution when the panel weight must remain low while retaining excellent rigidity. The relatively light weight of Alumalite makes it an excellent choice when mounting considerations or mobility prohibit the weight of heavier wood core sign panels.

To create a finished appearance, the edges of the Alumalite metal sign material can be capped with either white or black plastic trim. Edge capping enhances the appearance of Alumalite by making it look like a solid aluminum sheet.

The painted Alumalite metal sign finish has a 10 Year Manufacturer’s Warranty against cracking, flaking or peeling. Alumalite 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.

White, Black, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Almond and Bronze. The fade resistant surface of Alumalite makes vinyl re-lettering simple. You can change the lettering again and again with minimal or no “ghosting” at all (ghosting is seeing the faint images of vinyl lettering that has been removed).

During handling & installation, extreme care must be exercised. The painted metal sign finish is not as scratch resistant as you might think. Although Alumalite is highly weather and fade resistant, the paint can be easily scratched if you’re not careful.

When cleaning the surface, only use a mild soapy water solution and the softest cloth you can find. Don’t use dry paper towels as they can put extremely fine scratches in the paint which may be visible up close.

When mounting Alumalite signs with screws or bolts, the corrugated plastic core can compress because it’s hollow. When you attach the sign, TIGHTEN THE SCREW BY HAND. When the screw head is flush with the sign panel, STOP! Continuing to tighten the screw will permanently damage the panel by compressing or squeezing the material together.

If you screw the Alumalite metal sign too tightly, this will create a circular shaped “ding” around the screw head and it will never come out.

While you can install larger Alumalite signs (like 6’, 8’ or 10’ long) on or between posts, you have better options to choose from:

1. Aluma-Wood is the strongest and most rigid exterior grade sign panel available with it’s dense, ½ inch thick solid wood core
2. Alumalite (½” thickness) has almost the same panel strength as Aluma-Wood making it a popular choice for larger signs. ½” Alumalite is the 2nd strongest sign material
3. Alumalite (¼” thickness) is still a strong, highly rigid background material and has the 3rd highest panel strength
4. 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 aluminum sign background material compares to one another:

When you need a more rigid sign panel in a color other than white, you have three great options to choose from:

1. Unpainted Alumalite panels can be completely covered with self-adhesive vinyl at our shop in your choice of any color.
2. We can spray paint or powder coat Alumalite sheets any custom color you choose.
3. You can choose another rigid composite aluminum sign material that has a broader range of factory painted colors available such as Aluma-Plastic, Aluminum & Aluma-Wood.*

Usually, *Option #3 is not only the best choice, it’s 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 ½” Alumalite metal sign, the most cost effective solution would be to simply cover the Alumalite sign panel with gold metallic vinyl. It’s fast, it’s 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 isn’t always practical. We’ll gladly provide you with the best option to suit your individual needs at the time of your order.

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 designs from our computer to yours because e-mails travel so fast these days.

Upon order approval, here’s how the process works:

1. First, your order goes straight to the Art Department
2. Our Graphic Designer will then e-mail you a proof
   (a “proof” is a picture of what your sign will look like)
3. Once you review the layout, let us know if you would like to see any changes, and …
4. If you have any changes, we will e-mail you proofs as needed until you’re completely happy with your design.

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 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.

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.

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.

1. 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
2. SSL technology works by encrypting all your personal and credit card information so it can travel over the internet without being intercepted by thieves
3. And as an added precaution, the moment you complete your 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.