Choosing
the Right Material
Choosing the proper letter
material is as important as your sign's message. The right material
will determine how long your sign will last; and what the look and
feel is of your sign.
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Durability. If you want your sign to look good for an extended
period of time (particularly outdoors or where the sign may be subject
to wear and tear); you need to make sure your sign is made from
materials that will not fade, chip, peel, delaminate, or crack.
Sticking to high-impact plastics and metal letters assures a long
life for your sign. Ask the following questions:
- Are these
letters impact resistant?
- How will
these letters stand up to UV light and the weather?
- Are these
letters Guaranteed for Life?
Look and
Feel. Always be looking to match the material of your sign's
letters with the application. Choosing the wrong material can either
look out-of-place or may not fit the 'look' you are trying to achieve.
Polished Bronze letters on a brown corrugated storage facility may
seem out of place; while glossy red formed plastic letters on a
brick building for an attorney's office may give the wrong impression.
