How did driving in Charleston, SC make me think of custom aluminum signs?
As I was driving in to work today I was looking around me at the trees that line the street I live on. My mind was wandering and I was enjoying the drive. Charleston, SC has some wonderful native trees. I should plant a few in my yard..
SCREECH! Yikes. I was so busy thinking about other things I almost ran the stop sign. And that's when it hit me (luckily I didn't hit it) we haven't discussed one of the most common signs around, custom aluminum signs. Aluminum signs have long been a standard in the business world.
Aluminum signs are everywhere. It doesn't matter if you live in Charleston 29418, Los Angeles or a tiny little town with one stop sign. If you have left your house and driven, walked or ridden your bike around, you will have seen an aluminum sign.
How could I possibly know if you have seen an aluminum sign?
The reason I know that people see aluminum signs all over Charleston and elsewhere is because highway signs, road signs and stop signs are made from aluminum. So, even if your town is unusual and has no businesses using metal signs, you can still see them.
Aluminum signs come in three different thicknesses and are designed for specific uses.
- .040" thickness
Used for real estate yard signs - considered a medium duty aluminum
- .063" thickness
Used for larger (over 18" x 24") outdoor custom aluminum signs - considered a heavy duty aluminum
- .080" thickness
This is the aluminum used for stop signs and road signs. We also recommend this when you are making a larger custom aluminum sign (over 2' x 4') that will be hanging
You need to consider the size of your sign and how it will be displayed when choosing the thickness of the aluminum you want to use. TheSignChef.com would recommend against making a large sign with .040" thickness aluminum. The sign would not be stable and could potentially bend.
As long as you follow our suggested guidelines you should be able to design a metal sign that will work right for your company. Because of the variety of thicknesses available, businesses all over Charleston and the rest of the country have opted to have their custom signs made with aluminum.
If I have an aluminum sign outside won't it rust?
Not only are there different thicknesses of aluminum, but aluminum some terrific features. Besides being lightweight and strong, are rust proof and weather resistant. They work well for both interior and exterior displays and they have a long life expectancy.
Because they are guaranteed to last up without fading, cracking or corroding for up to 10 years, even people in Charleston sit up and take notice. With all the history we have in our city, we tend to like things that last a long time.
Custom aluminum are a cost effective choice for a sign that will last a long time. And unlike wood, aluminum signs will never rot or deteriorate. A definite plus in Charleston where we have humidity, sea spray and long summers with blistering sun.
Many parts of the country have their own weather issues to deal with. Seattle has its snow, Phoenix has its dry desert heat. In the north there is frigid cold, winter snow and ice. Brrrrr! Even under these conditions aluminum signs can stand the test of time.
What is the secret behind the success of custom aluminum signs
With so many new products out and new technologies, what keeps people coming back to aluminum? Aluminum is a common material, making it easy to acquire. It is also one of the few materials that has not seen a drastic rise in it's price, making it more cost effective than some other sign materials.
At TheSignChef.com we start with a quality base in order to create a top quality custom sign. The aluminum used in our signs is coated with a baked on enamel finish. This creates a perfectly smooth, high gloss finish. We then either print your design on a sheet of vinyl or we cut out the vinyl lettering on a machine that is designed for the purpose, called a "plotter".
The self sticking vinyl sheet or lettering is then applied to the smooth aluminum surface creating a strong, lightweight, durable sign that you can be proud to display. Whether you choose to display your sign inside or out aluminum signs remain at the top of the list for sign material choices.
We have now come full circle. As you can see, I made it to work without any further issues. I didn't let me mind wander again and I obeyed all the traffic laws. I saw plenty of custom aluminum signs interspersed with the natural beauty of Charleston, and I couldn't wait to share the information with my fellow citizens.
Now, I wonder how a pair of Crepe Myrtles would look out front of my house?
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