Custom Aluminum Metal Signs

The metal sign material itself is:

• Thin
• Lightweight
• Rigid yet flexible
• Rustproof, waterproof and chemically resistant
• Perfectly smooth
• Will last for decades indoors
• Rated to last up to 5 years outdoors with
  coated Standard Grade Aluminum
• Rated to last 6-8 years outdoors with coated
  Premium Grade Aluminum

• Easy to install
   
• Plus, aluminum signs are highly versatile:
• You can get most any size you want
• Any thickness
• Any design, artwork, photo or logo can
  be used for aluminum custom signs
• You can choose any color you want.
  Aluminum signs can be one-sided
  or two-sided

Since real estate agents and contractors buy so many aluminum yard signs, one of the most common sizes is 18″ height x 24″ width. We stock real estate sign frames which accommodate a 24″ height x 18″ width aluminum sign panel as well.

But always keep in mind that aluminum sheeting can be easily cut to any “odd” size that meets your individual needs.
Other popular sizes include:
• 2′ height x 3′ width
• 3′ height x 2′ width, and
• 2′ height x 4′ width.

The sizes above fit into a sturdy angle iron step stake for a convenient and portable display. But you should strongly consider upgrading the thickness of your custom aluminum signs for these larger size signs if you are in an area with seasonally high winds.

The thicker the aluminum, the less likely aluminum signs will buckle or be ripped from the bolts which attach the sign panel to its sign frame. Increasing the thickness of your custom aluminum sign from a standard .040″ to a medium duty .063″ or extra heavy duty .080″ gauge aluminum will enhance the durability of your aluminum signs. Generally, the larger the aluminum sign you want, the thicker the metal material needs to be.

When buying custom aluminum signs to mount to a building, you can use .040″ gauge aluminum for signs up to 2′ x 4′ in size. Technically, you can use .040″ gauge aluminum for sizes all the way up to 4′ x 10′ provided you mount the metal flat against the wall with enough screws. The larger the sign panel size, the greater the tendency is to bend. As a result, large thin gauge aluminum signs can develop a wavy or rippled appearance when installed, especially on a corrugated metal building.

Therefore, when you want a bigger building sign, we recommend increasingly thicker gauges of aluminum with the optimum heavy duty thickness being .080″ gauge aluminum. The next thickness down is .063″ medium duty thickness. For smaller size signs (up to 2′ x 4′) even a modest increase to .063″ gauge aluminum substantially increases the stiffness, appearance and rigidity of the metal sign panel.

For exterior aluminum hanging signs, you can use .040″ for sizes up to 18″ x 24″. Some people use this thinner .040″ thickness for all the way up to 2′ x 3′ aluminum signs, but we don’t recommend it. For sizes over 18″ x 24″, we recommend at least .063″ thick aluminum signs. And for heavy duty applications for larger hanging signs like 2′ x 4′, 3′ x 3′ or 3′ x 4′, .080″ gauge aluminum works best.

When in doubt, it’s better to go too thick rather than too thin because the heaviest .080″ gauge aluminum we stock is still less than 1/8″ thick.

Aluminum signs can be used in many places indoors or out. Most frequently they are hung on wall, both interior or exterior. This makes the flexibility of the sign a non-issue.

The following types of signs are commonly made from the aluminum sign panel:

Up-To-The-Minute Custom Aluminum Sign Production Update!

1. Aluminum: is a solid metal sign material with a baked on enamel finish. Aluminum signs are extremely durable in high traffic, wet and heavy equipment areas. Aluminum signage is available in three grades from standard .040″ gauge for real estate yard signs, to medium duty, .063″ gauge, and to heavy duty, .080″ thick aluminum.
2. Alumalite: is a corrugated plastic sign with an aluminum sheet re-enforcing either side. Alumalite is a rigid sign panel that is a little easier to handle and install than the thicker, heavier ARMOUR-Wood signs. It doesn’t have quite as much panel strength as ARMOUR-Wood, but is still a highly durable product rated for 10 years outdoors.
3. Dibond: is an aluminum sign with a solid plastic core. It is a lighter weight, rigid sign panel ideally suited for wall mounted signs, smaller post mounted signs and hanging signs. When you are looking for a product that is substantially stiffer than standard gauge aluminum signs, Dibond is a solid choice.

While you can install larger aluminum signs (like 6′, 8′ or 10′ long) on or between posts, you have better options to choose from:

1. Alumalite: (½” thickness) has almost the same sign panel strength as ARMOUR-Wood making it a popular choice for larger signs. ½” Alumalite is the 2nd strongest sign material
2. Alumalite: (¼” thickness) is still a strong, highly rigid sign background material and is the 3rd strongest sign panel
3. Dibond: sign panels have 10 times more strength than .040″ aluminum sheets. Dibond is not quite as stiff as Alumalite, but is still considered a rigid sign material making it the 4th highest in strength

On a scale of 1 to 10, with “10″ having the highest relative strength, here’s how each aluminum sign background material compares to one another:

The Aluminum material itself will outlast the artwork on your sign. Our uncoated Economy Grade Signs are rated for at least 3-5 years outdoors while our Premium Grade Signs coated with an optically clear, UV Protective Lamination are rated for a minimum of 5-8 Years outdoors. Aluminum signs can last for decades indoors.

Are you concerned that your custom aluminum sign may not turn out the way you want?

After all, we are probably hundreds of miles away from you, so how can you be certain your order will turn out right? Fortunately, it only takes seconds to transmit full-color custom aluminum sign designs from our computer to yours because e-mails travel so fast these days.

Upon order approval, here’s how the process works:

1. First, your order goes straight to our Art Department
2. Our graphic designer will then e-mail you a proof
   (a “proof” is a picture of what your sign will look like)
3. Once you review the layout, let us know if you would like to see any changes, and …
4. If you have any changes, we will e-mail you proofs as needed until you’re completely happy with your design.

Yes! Every aluminum sign order comes with a 100% Buyer Protection Guarantee:Sometimes, we make mistakes. We are only human after all. But it’s how a business handles mistakes that counts, wouldn’t you agree? So if we do happen to overlook something on your order, we will bend over backwards to make you happy. We stand behind our work with a 100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee.

We will promptly replace any product that is defective in workmanship or that is different from what you approved. And for your trouble, you’ll even get a very pleasant surprise gift.