This might be "old hat", and maybe not as applicable to those with high tech record keeping, but what about writing in tiny letters on the front or back of a sign, the date of manufacture?
It would reveal durability under field conditions. I'm sure sombody will think of negative consequences, but it's just a thought I had while driving down the road.
Posted by Joe Rees (Member # 211) on :
It's a good thought James. I have been surprised (and repreived) many times by looking up old documantation of some sign in question, to find it is much older than I or the client remembered.
Posted by Ray Rheaume (Member # 3794) on :
James,
I don't date signs too often, but do when I'm sending out one with a new material or techniques I'm doing. Sorta my way of seeing how well it holds up over time. Sometimes it's a small date along an edge or tiny spot on the mounting posts. (I have one to touch up dated 8/94 next week. Held up pretty well overall and can be freshened up pretty easily.)
Not really a big thing, but handy when someone thinks it should be maintained for free. You know the type...the customer who thinks signs are indestructable and never heard of weather... Nice to pull up the date and remind them they got their money's worth and a few more bucks will keep it good looking. Makes life a little easier in such cases.
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