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Posted by jerry jaran (Member # 524) on :
 
Hi, Where can I get instructions on making proper post size, depth in ground, ammount of concrete etc. based on square feet of sign face and height?

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Jerry Jaran
Able Signs
Moab, Utah

 

Posted by Dave Sherby (Member # 698) on :
 
Sign Structures and Foundations by Peter B. Horsley is what I use. Its available from ST Publications (Signs of the Times) www.stpubs.com for $24.95 but you might also try Amazon.com.

I just finished a job a few weeks ago where the sign is 30 feet to the top. To get the permit I had to have an engineer stamp on my drawings. I took my figures from the book to an engineer and he told me my figures were right on the money. It cost me a $100 fee to get the stamp and be told, yup, it's OK. Good thing it was a $7000 job where the $100 didn't run me into a loss. But I learned a lesson. Depending on zoning and local regulations, you might have to go to an engineer, but the book will still give you enough info to put together a quote with peace of mind.

Good luck.

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Dave Sherby
"Sandman"
SherWood Sign & Graphic Design
Crystal Falls, MI 49920
906-875-6201
ICQ: 21604027
sherwood@up.net

[This message has been edited by Dave Sherby (edited July 20, 2001).]
 

Posted by Pierre St.Marie (Member # 1462) on :
 
Waitaminnit, Davey! What "piece" of your mind did you use to get that "peace" of mind? Hmm?

heh

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Posted by Dave Sherby (Member # 698) on :
 
Pierre, what are you talking about?

hahahahahahahaha

I should half used spell cheque. It wood correct awl my miss steaks.

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Dave Sherby
"Sandman"
SherWood Sign & Graphic Design
Crystal Falls, MI 49920
906-875-6201
ICQ: 21604027
sherwood@up.net
 

Posted by jerry jaran (Member # 524) on :
 
HI,
Thanks Dave. A friend sent me a chart called
Sign- a - Mate with revolving wheels to determine things. It says all figures are based on a 35lb/square foot wind force. What
is this in MPH?

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Jerry Jaran
Able Signs
Moab, Utah

 



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