I am Quoting a job tomorrow for hanging PVC signs indoor in a huge warehouse, Suspended from rafters. They will be hung from the ceiling, by the customer. I realize falling on peoples heads would be a problem.
I originally quoted a 2 x 3' hanging PVC sign because I thought it would not warp. Now the customer wants 2 x 4’. I think unless I mount a solid strip (of some sort, wood or metal) across the top they will eventually bend or warp because the are to long. Even if I put the grommets (2)of them 2-3 feet apart I think they will eventually begin to bend. (I think, Yes, No?
I have read past e-mails on this forum and they suggest banners instead of hanging PVC. I just thought PVC looks so clean and sharp.
Other than Coroplast (which would look bad not as professional looking as PVC) what else could I use.
I was hoping PVC would work, do you think it will?
************** Also Lettering windows Question?? A sign painter, said I should be using Translucent vinyl when I letter windows.
It’s only 20% of the window, it does not need the light to come through. What does everyone use for lettering outside of windows. Never had any problems with regular vinyl.
Thanks for any response
Laura The Sign Studio
-------------------- Laura Burke The Sign Studio 2022 N 51 st Milwaukee WI 53208 Mariah969@yahoo.com Posts: 14 | From: Milwaukee WI | Registered: Nov 2003
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I actually suggested PVC to him, like a dip****.
I thought that would look good.....then I read the old Forum e-mails about maybe falling on people and getting brittle.
I had better sugest something else, but what, I'm not to keen on a banner,
Framing it would do the trick, but make it heavy. I was hoping just a strip of wood ? across the top would keep it stright.
Thanks for the responce by the way.
any other ideas?
Laura
-------------------- Laura Burke The Sign Studio 2022 N 51 st Milwaukee WI 53208 Mariah969@yahoo.com Posts: 14 | From: Milwaukee WI | Registered: Nov 2003
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Use 1/8" aluminum, it would be fairly lightweight. I think I would "sandwich" it. Something like 1" or 1 1/2" aluminum 1/8" thick. Use stainless steel bolts with the nylon locking nuts. By using the nylon locking nuts, you can rest assured that the nuts won't vibrate off, just be sure to use bolts long enouth that the nylon bites into the bolt. Then they can drill thru the whole thing to attach the chain, cable or whatever and you don't have to worry about the sign falling.
Just my 2 cents. I hope it was some help.
[ April 26, 2004, 06:11 AM: Message edited by: Michael Berry ]
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WOW THANKS for all the great Ideas! You Guys Rock!!!!!
I am looking into these other options Dibond looks intresting, and so does Aluminum, We will see what the customer bites on, he's real cheep i'm feeling.
Thanks Again.
Laura Tha Sign Studio
-------------------- Laura Burke The Sign Studio 2022 N 51 st Milwaukee WI 53208 Mariah969@yahoo.com Posts: 14 | From: Milwaukee WI | Registered: Nov 2003
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DO NOT (I repeat)DO NOT let your "thinking" the customer is this or that.Influence the COST!
You know how much it cost you to run your business Use the BEST materials only (in this case .080 aluminum) Who installs? Tell your customer he is getting the best!IT COST Always carry a majic marker and piece on poster board with you!In case they don't want the best they can do it themseleves!
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