Permanent Materials: Aluminum
Aluminum is a lightweight product designed primarily for either short or long-term outdoor use. Durable, with a baked enamel finish, aluminum is weather and rust resistant. Typical applications include the following signs:
- Pool and spa rules
- Real estate
- Parking garages
- Service
- Directional and informational companies
- Industrial
- Project signage
- Traffic Signs
Aluminum - What is it?
Aluminum is a metal substrate that is recyclable, lightweight, and sturdy. It is resistant to weather and rust. Although it is lightweight, aluminum is one of the most rugged sign materials available.
Sizes
Aluminum is available in a variety of lengths, widths and thickenesses, and comes in sheets up to 6' x 20'.
Thicknesses
The stocked thickness for Aluminum is commonly .040 gauge, but is also available in .063, .080, .100, .125, .187, and .250 gauges. The standard thickness used for safety and ID signage is .080
Value-Enhancing
There are several ways in which you can increase the value and effectiveness of your aluminum sign:
- Adding striping and/or borders
- Using additional lettering colors
- Adding a logo
- Using a graphic symbol
- Designing custom applications
- Using frames or stakes
Installation and Care
When installing your aluminum sign, take precautionary measures. While the baked enamel finish is extremely resilient to weather, it is brittle and scratches easily.
When installing your aluminum sign, take precautionary measures. While the baked enamel finish is extremely resilient to weather, it is brittle and scratches easily. Aluminum signs may be displayed in several ways, including:
- Framed and staked
- Glued to walls
- Riveted or bolted to walls
- Wired to fencing