Large
Slate Signs
For our large slate signs we use slate
between 20mm and 30mm thick. Letters can be engraved into the sign
and painted or the background can be blasted away leaving the letters
raised. The signs are available in three heights - 225mm (9 inches),
300mm (12 inches), 450mm
(18 inches), 600mm (24 inches) They
can be cut to any length up to 2100mm (84" inches).
Wooden Signs - Oak
Oak is a beautiful timber, it is hard, heavy and
durable. For large oak signs we use quarter sawn timber for increased
stability. Its main disadvantage is that it must be maintained.
If water creeps in behind the oil or varnished finish the
grain will blacken.
This farm sign has been
made using signs from our oak range. The farm name is carved
in 6 inch high oak. The information signs below it are
made in 4 inch oak. 3"x3" softwood posts
have beem used and the smaller signs are hung by chains.
The main sign has been screwed to the posts but could also
be morticed in.
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Red Cedar
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Our Red Cedar Sign
blanks are imported from Canada. They are made from laminated
Westen Red Cedar with a highquality vertical grain. Cedar has
a high tannin content producing excellent weathering characterics.
The timber also has a very short grain resulting in minimal
checking and warping. It is light weight and yet very stable
and extremely durable. The timber can be oiled for a rich finish
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Douglas Fir
Although a softwood Douglas Fir is characterized
by exceptional strength, hardness and durability. It is not only
very tough but also water resistant, which makes it useful in exposed
situations where maintainence can be difficult. Not as beautiful
as oak but if likely to be neglected it may be the better option.
Having said that, a maintained sign will always look better and last
longer!
Cast
Heavy Metal Alloy
We have many shapes and sizes
and approximately 400 standard motifs from which you may
choose. They are made from a heavy casting alloy that will
not rust or corrode. To achieve the raised lettering and
a high relief motif each sign is individually cast using
the traditional sand casting process. Our foundry-men make
a mould of the sign into which the molten metal is poured.
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Hanging
Signs
The brackets are
metal and the panels are metal and PVC. Cut vinyl graphics
and lettering applied to both sides as required. Other shapes
are available.
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Fibreglass
Signage
Fibreglass Signs have massive advantage
over other sign systems. Although comparatively light, they
are extremely strong and therefore restistant to vanalism and
weathering. The ability of fibreglass to be moulded offers
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