The team at Grand Oaks Business Park gave us a call to help design and install a single sided post and panel sign. Fairly simple in construction, post and panel signs are created with posts attached to a panel. They are very common signs, especially in new construction sites. Most are made of MDO or Max-Metal, can be single or double sided, and are installed with wooden or metal posts.
Since the client needed a sign installed quickly, and the graphic would be only on one side of the sign, we chose a 4’w x 8’h piece of white painted ½” MDO. The placement of the posts were easily hidden from view by attaching on the unfinished side of the MDO. We also painted the posts white to match the sign.
The client wanted to include an artists rendering of how their new retail space would look plus the contact information to call for more info. on renting a space. This sign will actually help find new tenants before the retail center is even built! Now that’s getting your marketing to work for you!
Since most post and panel signs utilize the entire sheet of substrate or material panel, the posts should be anchored in with concrete. Although its more expensive than concrete, we use Sika Polyurethane fence post mix. It is a superior product that is much easier to use, lightweight, sets up quickly and no water is needed. The area of install is in a high wind area so the sign can withstand this weather without falling down.
Although a typical 4’x8’ post and panel sign is rather simple to install, we do not underestimate safety. Sometimes a one person job may need a little extra help. Its tough to try to hold a heavy sign safely while placing the posts into the holes then anchoring the posts. We plan accordingly with pre-install site surveys, taking into account the safe and most efficient ways to do our installs before we even leave for the site.
Our team of experts take great pride in their sign creations from design to install having multiple quality control checks throughout the process. One of our team members would love meet with you anytime. Give us a call today at 832-222-9385
Written by: Front Row Signs – Richmond, TX