1. What are the signs made of ?

We manufacture using two main materials, our standard range of sign blanks are cast from a high density urethane foam this is more than adequate for most requirements. However when something stronger or more impact resistant is needed for our vandal resistant signs we use a specially formulated  polyester resin with an additive to increase its strength and impact resistance. This has one drawback though it makes the blanks approximately 3 times heavier than the urethane ones. Making them more costly to ship and harder to install.

2. Do all of the signs look like sandblasted redwood?

No, but most of them do. The Kennington doesn't and the Musgrove Collection doesn't, and some of our future signs won't.

3. What types of paint should be used?

4. What type of primer is on the signs?

The signs are primed with a polyurethane based primer which bonds to the sign at a molecular level and is receptive to any type of paint. ( in reasonable quantities)

5. Do the backs of the signs have to be painted?

The backs of our signs are not primed, because if you wish to make a two sided sign by gluing two signs together, or if the sign is to be glued to some other substrate. If they have primer on the surfaces to be glued, they may separate at a later date.
If you are using the signs as one sided,  you can use any primer on the back of the signs that is correct for the paint you intend to use as a finish coat.

6. How is the sign attached to the post, and how are the eyebolts put in?

Because there is no grain in the material, screw through the face with a galvanized decking screw. Put exterior filler over the screw hole  and rub over it gently with a toothbrush, inline with the woodgrain. Use a silicone adhesive between the back of the sign and the post.

7. What type of glue is used to make a double-faced sign?

We use 2 part epoxy adhesive, which comes in 24 hr, 45 minute or 5 minute. With the larger signs, i.e. Avon, Kennington and Carolina, we suggest that we do the gluing in-house, as we are set up to do it.

8. Can the signs be used outside ?

These signs are meant for outside use and  with good paint the sign will last indefinitely.

10. What sandblast stencil do you use ?

When we make custom sandblasted signs, we use Anchor #116.

11. Are all of your signs sandblastable?

Most of our signs are sandblastable, but we do not recommend sandblasting  the Kennington, as we cannot guarantee a constant density on the main part of the sign (what we are saying is that you can sand blast it but turn down the pressure and back off. Generally there is a less dense area about 2" above the cross bar BE VERY CAREFUL).  If something unusual is needed, then 3D lettering looks really exceptional or blast another piece of foam and use it as an applique.

12.Are there CFC gasses produced in the manufacture of your products