What Affects Business Sign Durability Most

Don’t let a Business Sign ruin a Business! Many things can spoil the look of a Business Sign and shorten its life. Knowing in advance what affects a Sign most will enable you to choose materials that last long enough.

Material Choice

The two most common materials for making outdoor signs are Aluminium Composite Signs and Rigid PVC Signs. Aluminium Composite Signs are made with two thin layers of aluminium bonded to a foam core in the middle. Rigid PVC Signs are made from thick, rigid foam PVC. We recommend a minimum thickness of 3mm for any signs exposed to the weather.

UV and Weather Exposure

Sunlight can quickly bleach ink and degrade plastic sign materials. The way in which weather affects outdoor materials to degrade over time can be particularly severe in the UK with driving rain and sharp temperature changes. Print finishes such as UV-laminated or digitally printed graphics with an overlap are able to hold colour for a long time.

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Signs that are fixed flat to walls have no ventilation behind them and can trap moisture that can cause delamination and rust to fixings. Stand-off fixings allow for ventilation behind the sign, extending its life.

Print and Finish Quality

Using a solvent or latex ink that is designed to be used for outdoor work will produce prints that last longer than those made with inks that are only suitable for indoor use. The addition of a gloss or matte over laminate provides additional protection against the weather and wear and tear as well as scratches.

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A well-designed sign will provide adequate service to your business for a few years or more if the correct materials and finishes are chosen from the start.