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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?
------------------ Jerry Jaran Able Signs Moab, Utah
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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.
------------------ Dave Sherby "Sandman" SherWood Sign & Graphic Design Crystal Falls, MI 49920 906-875-6201 ICQ: 21604027 sherwood@up.net
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Waitaminnit, Davey! What "piece" of your mind did you use to get that "peace" of mind? Hmm?
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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?
------------------ Jerry Jaran Able Signs Moab, Utah
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