WOOD
The wood available on the market today is of poor quality, so we don't offer Cedar or Redwood Signs. The wood currently available is cut from new growth forests, which are far less stable than the old growth wood available over 10 years ago. Wood can bend, split crack soon after installation and will inevitably rot.

POLYURETHANE FOAM

Polyurethane foam was created by the sign industry to replace wood. It is similar to wood in weight, thickness and texture. It can be shaped as easily as wood. It is a solid material with no seams. It will not warp, split or crack or rot like wood.

Polyurethane does need to be painted, and it should be washed or waxed at least once a year in order to maintain a new look to the sign. Customers often choose foam over less expensive options for the luxurious look of the thicker material. The welcome signs for Madison, Drew and Fairleigh Dickinson University are examples of foam signs.

PVC PLASTIC

A new product being used for carved signs is PVC. It is a strong, no maintenance board. We recommend this product, because it does not have to be painted. It is strong and light weight. It comes white through and through.

Carved Letters are painted. Colored backgrounds are self-adhesive vinyl that carries a 7-year no peal or fade guarantee from the manufacturer. PVC is a good, and less expensive, alternative to Polyurethane foam.

PLYWOOD

MDO Plywood is perfectly flat and factory painted. It cannot be carved. It is a less expensive option for customers who want a wood product and will not consider the use of plastic. It will not last forever outdoors. The paint on the edges will fail within a few years followed by warping and rotting.

ALUMINUM

Aluminum is strong, durable and factory painted. It is excellent for traffic signs or flat cut lettering.

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