Material Facts

Residential Sign Materials

Powder Coated Steel Signs:

Comes in 24 gauge and 20 gauge thickness; in windy areas 20 gauge is preferred by some people as the material is a little thicker and thus heavier. Material hangs straight.
A thin galvanizing coating for rust and corrosion resistance is applied to every piece of steel.
We apply a coating of polyester powder onto the galvanized coating to produce a clean smooth finish that is ideal for printing inks and durability. Powder coating has high resistance to cracking and peeling under normal use conditions.
Powder coated material has a medium high gloss finish.
We have a three year limited warranty on powder coated signs for printing ink peeling and fading.
Clear coating on digitally printed powder coated signs will help reduce scratching of the printing inks.
This material is recommended for all properties where a top quality sign is desired.

Reflective Powder Coated Signs:

Best results when the reflective vinyl is adhered to the powder coated steel panel which is used as the backing.
We use an industrial vinyl that has the highest reflectivity in the industry.
Our inks allow signs viewed at night to be seen with the same color combinations as daytime viewing.
Reflective signs are highly scratch and rust resistant.
Reflective vinyl lets your signs work for you at night as well as day time.
Reflective vinyl has very good ink adhesion.

Poly Signs (Polyethylene):

Standard screen printed signs will have a low gloss or matte finish where the poly has not been printed. The printing inks will have a medium to medium high gloss finish.
Digitally printed signs will have a medium to medium high gloss finish.
Clear coat on digitally printed signs will help reduce scratching of the printing inks.
Due to the fiber alignment issues during extrusion poly will bow especially during temperature extremes and as it ages.
Poly comes in .050, .100 and .150 inch thickness and the thinner product can exhibit some transparency.
.150 is recommended for hanging panels to minimize bowing.
Poly exhibits very good ink adhesion when the proper pre-printed surface treatment is used.
Poly is a very durable material that will not corrode.

Corrugated Plastic Signs:

Styrene Signs:

This material is available in .060 and .100 thickness.
Styrene signs are clear coated to resist yellowing and becoming brittle. The clear coating gives the material a medium to medium high gloss. The clear coat will also reduce scratching of the printing inks.
Ink adheres to styrene very well.
A good alternative to polyethylene as it exhibits little bowing when used as a hanging sign.
This material will not corrode.

Banner Material Signs:

Material support cloth is made from polyester with a coating of PVC.
The material has a weight of 13 ounces per square yard.
Grommets are placed at 24 inch intervals unless otherwise specified.
Banner material is durable, white and flexible.
Our material will withstand tearing and fading and is made for either indoor or outdoor applications, as it will withstand all types of weather conditions.
The printing ink system is designed especially for the flexibility needed for banner material and has excellent weatherability and is crack resistant.

Commercial Sign Materials

Powder Coated Steel Signs:

Comes in 24 gauge and 20 gauge thickness
20 gauge is recommended when supporting 48x48 inch panels on two sides only
24 gauge can be used if 48x48 inch panel is supported on four sides
Both the 24 and 20 gauge materials are available up to 48x48 inches
Steel panels are galvanized to resist rust and corrosion
We apply a coating of polyester powder to provide a clean smooth finish that is ideal for printing and durability
We have a three year limited warranty on powder coated signs for printing ink peeling and fading
Clear coating on digitally printed signs will help reduce scratching of the printing inks
Can be printed single or double faced
24 gauge steel weighs approximately one pound per square foot

Corrugated Plastic Signs:

Corrugated plastic comes in 1/8 and 3/8 inch thickness
The 1/8 inch or 4 mm. panels are only recommended to use when printed single faced and fully supported on the back side
The 3/8 inch or 10 mm. panels are very rigid, but we recommend not more than an eight foot span between supports
Both 1/8 inch and 3/8 inch corrugated plastic are available in sizes up to 4x8 feet
This is our most economical and light weight sign material
The 1/8 material product should last about one year under normal outdoor conditions
The 3/8 material product should last about two years under normal outdoor conditions
Signs are light weight and resist yellowing
Intense light conditions can cause transparency with 1/8 inch material
Clear coating on digitally printed signs will help reduce scratching of the printing inks
Can be printed single or double faced

Omega-Bond Signs:

Omega-Bond is two painted aluminum sheets bonded on each side to a solid polyethylene core which makes it rigid but lightweight
Omega-Bond is flat, durable, moisture resistant, and the printing inks have excellent resistance to peeling and fading
The surface is baked polyester paint ready for printing
There is no swelling, warping, bowing or delaminating with this product
It is the perfect outdoor material
The material exhibits a professional semi-gloss appearance
Omega-Bond signs come in sizes up to 5x10 feet
We recommend not more then a six foot span between supports
Four sided support is recommended for spans exceeding six feet
Omega-Bond is 3 mm. thick or approximately 1/9 inch thick
Can be printed single or double faced
Product weight is approximately .80 pound per square foot

Alumalite Signs:

Alumalite is a strong, aluminum composite panel with a high density, corrugated polyallomer core.
This product will not swell, corrode, rot, wick water or delaminate in outdoor use and therefore is an excellent product to use in outdoor applications
The printing inks have excellent resistance to fading and peeling
The surface is a baked polyester paint ready for printing
Alumalite is extremely rigid
We recommend not more then an eight foot span between supports. Our most wind resistant material
Four side support is recommended for spans exceeding eight feet
This product does not require edge sealing, however vinyl edge caps are available to dress up the sign if desired
Alumalite is 6 mm. thick or approximately ¼ inch thick
Alumalite signs come in various sizes up to 5x10 feet
Can be printed single or double faced
The material exhibits a professional semi-gloss appearance
Product weight is approximately .78 pound per square foot