Sign Design and Engineering

The professionals at SUN SIGN COMPANY take sign manufacturing and repair very seriously.  While many other sign companies guess at such things as the the size of structural poles, bolts and foundation depth,  we don't.   Why?  The safety and well-being of our customers and our customer's customers is at risk.  For this reason, we rely on structural sign engineers to spec the details of our signage. 

Just the facts, ma'am

Sign engineers that we hire are responsible to determine the details that go into  building and installing signs.  How deep do we dig? How much reinforcing steel do we need in a footer and what diameter should the steel be? What should be the composition and size of a concrete footing?  Do we bury the pole directly in the concrete or use matching baseplates for installing and plumbing the pole above ground?  How many poles do we need to support a sign and what height and wall thickness should they be?  What size bolts do we use to mount a pole to a foundation or a sign to a pole.  Do we use bolts at all?  Perhaps the adjoining parts should be welded.  If so, what type of weld is sufficient to ensure that the connection is not a weak spot?  How much heat can we use without compromising the structure of a pole?  In addition to these considerations engineers calculate wind load, snow load, seismic vibration to be withstood in cataclysmic events such as tornados, Earthquakes, floods and  landslides,  and project what might happen if the sign is struck by a car or truck.  

These are only a few of the structural considerations for manufacturing and installing signs and we are hardly out of the ground yet. We haven't even discussed the details of the actual sign cabinet - things such as lighting  and how best to safely transfer power for running sign lamps from overhead or underground energy  lines  into the sign.

"In the litigious society in which we live, we try to leave nothing to chance."  says David Williams, owner of  Ohio based SUN SIGN COMPANY.

"The work of engineering reduces risk for our company and our customers.  It's money well spent."

"Engineering details are demanded by national accounts with whom we work and they are  also a must-have  when obtaining permits for a job which are required before the first bucket of dirt is moved in most towns and municipalities."

The design of a sign is important, too.  We put a lot of thought into making signs stylish and efficient as well as strong.  Should a sign have rounded corners or square corners? How many lumens of light is necessary to project ample brightness without being a drain on the electric bill?  Should lighting be internal or external?  Do we use calendared or cast vinyl for longevity?  Should vinyl be mounted first surface or second surface?  Do we need overlaminate to protect the image and message on a sign face?  How big and what style of font should be used? Should there be accent lighting?  Where is the most accessible place to mount power supplies to reduce future service costs?

The best signage marries safety, longevity, style and serviceability. 

A good sign doesn't come cheap nor does it have to cost a fortune. It is the result of good choices from the ground up.  Trust the professionals at SUN SIGN COMPANY to look out for your best interest. They will help you make sound decisions as it pertains to signage, and will do the leg work on getting your project drawn up and permitted.  You can reach out to them today using the link in the footer.