I have been approached to make a sandblasted sign that originally was going to be installed between two posts. The sign is to be 8' x 3' shaped.
Now they want it to go on the rooftop like their old sign (See Pict Below).
Can I still make a sandblasted HDU sign that would be durable enough to be installed on a rooftop in a similar manner to the picture? I won't be doing the installation. It is in another state and the contractors will likely be doing it.
I need to know if the HDU is durable enough for such an installation or if there are instructions or ideas for a better & more sturdy installation.
[ April 02, 2002, 08:13 PM: Message edited by: Amy Brown ]
Posted by John Smith (Member # 1308) on :
Is this a single or double sided sign? (it makes a difference as to how the sign and mounting brackets are fabricated). The existing sign may be only two pieces of MDO sandwiched to a simple steel frame. It would be very wise to provide some kind of installation procedures with the sign when you ship it to make it easier for the installers, as they may have never worked with HDU before. Especially notes on how fragile HDU is and not to bang it around like they would a wood sign. This is when you embed 1/4" PVC between two sheets of 3/4" or 1" HDU to accept the screws for the mounting hardware. You could either make suggestions for mounting or provide all the aluminmum braces/brackets/lags in a kit form. When I do this type of work for out of state customers, I provide all the mounting hardware and instructions and charge for it separately from the sign cost and list it as an option in the quote. Then, it is their choice in the mounting process. Crating and shipping costs are listed as unknown and billed separately when shipped. I use www.freightquote.com for my common carrier that is too big for UPS. Hope this helps you some!!
[ April 02, 2002, 08:59 PM: Message edited by: John Smith ]
Posted by bronzeo (Member # 1408) on :
Amy, Tell the contractors that they will need a rectagular steel frame attached to upside down y style brackets to attach to the roof (made like a bicycle rack at schools). One with enough stength to handle prevailing winds without wires or exposed braces. Make sure that you have backed your HDU with Dibond, either glued with gorilla glue or good silicone, or both which I usually do. You can let the Dibond frame protrude 2 to 3 inches out past the edge so that all attachment (screws) could be in the Dibond. It provides another backset dimention which looks pretty kool too. Kind of like a frame. My last too projects have been like this.
Posted by pierre (Member # 1462) on :
Amy, is the town named "Lonley", or did the signmaker misspell "Lonely"?
Posted by Amy Brown (Member # 1963) on :
I admit it! I'm guilty! You couldn't read the sign so I just put something silly on it. Didn't even realize I mispelled it.
She has changed her mind about the rooftop installation now anyway!
