- What does a
carved sign cost?
- Are they
weatherproof?
- Can I get reflective numbers?
- How are signs
delivered?
- How do I take care
of my sign?
- How long does it take to
make a sign?
- How do I
order a sign?
There are many factors affecting the
price. Prices vary from about $200 for a small sign with just a touch of
carving. to several thousands of dollars for an elaborately carved
double-faced commercial sign.
Typical, single-faced, "End of the
Driveway" signs are between $500 and $700.
All of our signs are weatherproof. You
have probably seen some old signs that look pretty beat up from the sun
and elements. Those signs were made of wood, which is likely to
deteriorate over the years as the paint becomes brittle and flaky
allowing moisture penetration. But in the past, wood was the only
material available.
But new technology has
introduced High Density Urethane, the modern sign material. HDU has a
very dense cell-structure that is unaffected by the weather. It can't
absorb moisture, and it won't warp or crack - the main causes of paint
failure.
All of our carved
signs are made of High Density Urethane.
Usually at no extra
charge we can insert glass beads in the finish coat of paint. This is
the same technique used on reflective road markings. The beads reflect
oncoming lights, giving your sign great night time visibility for
emergency vehicles and visiting in-laws.
Smaller signs (less than 10 square feet)
are delivered by Priority Mail. Larger signs are either shipped by
common carrier or delivered (within 100 miles of our shop in Maine).
Some of our clients opt to drive up to
our shop and pick up their sign. Your visit will always be welcome and
we'll put on a fresh pot of coffee or tea before you arrive.
Your sign will love the weather and
requires little maintenance. Once in a while you can wash it with water
and a little dish detergent to remove the accumulated dirt from the air.
Generally we ship completed signs within
6 weeks of the order.
The first step is to get an idea what you
need. You can begin this process by browsing through our web site to see
if there are any signs that appeal to you. Of course, your sign will be
unique.
You may contact us by
e-mail or by phone
(207-743-9533). We take our display on the road a few times during the
summer. Our Summer Schedule is found here.
Whether we talk in person or by e-mail, I
will help you to walk through the process of determining your special
requirements - size, shape, colors, budget, etc.
J. Peter Sign & Design
Copyright © 1999-2008 [J. Peter Fitzgerald]. All rights reserved.
Revised: December 18, 2008
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