Douglas Fir
ideal for large signs on farms, estates and woodlands.
Douglas Fir (Pseudotsuga menziesii) is not a true fir
at all, nor a pine or spruce. It is a distinct species named after
Archibald Menzies, a Scottish physician and naturalist who first discovered
the tree on Vancouver Island in 1791, and David Douglas, the Scottish
botanist who later identified the tree in the Pacific Northwest in
1826. It is now North America's most plentiful softwood species, although
we used timber grown closer to home.
It has a reddish brown to orange colour with a straight grain and 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
is difficult.
Lettering
The letters are first cut into thick rubber stencils which are applied
to the timber. The design
is then carved out by sand blasting and the letters are painted
black, bright blue, navy blue or green. We have most of the common
fonts - for
a selection CLICK
HERE For some other fonts and
ideas have a look at the Gallery page.
Pictures
and Borders
We can include simple pictures on the signs. We have a selec tion CLICK
HERE - or you can send in your own artwork - It must be a silhouette
style image without any very fine lines or shades. The cost is £10
per image. A line border, can also
be included @ £5.00
Sizes
The Douglas Fir is planed down to 1 inch
(25mm) thick.
The planks come in at 9" and 12" wide but we can join timbers
for larger signs. - see the chart below for pricing. For other large
signs try English
Oak or Red Cedar.
Made
to Measure Signs using Douglas Fir - Price
includes VAT
| Size |
up
to
9"
up to 225mm |
9.5-12"
230-300mm |
12.5-18"
310-450mm |
18.5-24"
450-600mm |
24.5-30"
600-750mm |
30.5-36"
750-900mm |
+
6 "
+150mm |
up to 9inches
up to 225mm |
£44.85 |
£52.35 |
£63.80 |
£75.25 |
£87.90 |
£100.50 |
£12.65 |
9.5-12 inches
230-300mm |
£52.35 |
£59.35 |
£73.75 |
£89.30 |
£104.85 |
£118.10 |
£15.55 |
12.5-18"
310-450mm |
£63.80 |
£104.65 |
£127.60 |
£150.50 |
£175.75 |
£201.10 |
£25.30 |
18.5-24"
450-600mm |
£75.25 |
£118.70 |
£147.50 |
£178.60 |
£209.70 |
£236.15 |
£31.15 |
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Signs all include 4 letters - add £1.10 for each
extra letter.(65p after first 20) Includes
VAT
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Order form to print for made to measure signs
Order form on excel
to email
There are quite a few options for brackets
and posts - Click here for full details.
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