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I've been seeing more and more signs out there using 10-12+ ft. PVC posts with decorative caps and finials (some with flutes). Question is: where can one get such items, and are they cost effective, say, vs. cedar posts and finials. Also, is there a "clean and effective" method for mounting sign faces to the PVC posts?
Thanks and waiting to hear from someone.
-------------------- Fran Maholland Pro Sign NJ Posts: 169 | From: Voorhees, New Jersey | Registered: Feb 2003
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Hello Fran - I've never used the pvc posts except for temporary signs, but I'll kick off.
The post and panels we used came as a kit. The side posts were cut to receive the cross pieces. I think there was a slot in all four pieces to receive the pvc face. I've seen them on the web, at trade shows, and in Sign Craft but no trade names come to mind.
For starters, just go down to your local big box home supply house and look at pvc fencing. It looks pretty much the same.
If I were going to go artificial, I think I would look at the artificial decking materials that are now available - much more wood looking. Vic G
-------------------- Victor Georgiou Danville, CA , USA Posts: 1746 | From: Danville, CA , USA | Registered: Dec 1998
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Western Vinyl Products in Central Point, Oregon can furnish you with vinyl posts in just about any size you want up to 20'. They ship anywhere in the country. You can contact them at 800-206-7349 or their web site www.westernvinylfence.com
-------------------- Jerry Mathel Retired Grants Pass, Oregon signs@grantspass.com Posts: 916 | From: Grants Pass, OR USA | Registered: Dec 1998
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Fran, The company that makes Alumalite has some pvc kits, www.signboard.com I've used one and they are well made, it's a 5" x 5" post with some channels inside to slide over a 4" x 4" wooden post.
-------------------- Mark Perkins Performance Signs & Graphics Eunice, Louisiana "The heart of Cajun Country" Posts: 506 | From: Eunice Louisiana 70535 | Registered: Nov 1998
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You can buy hollow pvc covers for wood posts at some home supply stores. They are used on the deck building industry. Also try www.plasteak.com they sell recycled plastic materials.
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