Aluma-wood Signs - The Best Of Both Worlds

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Get The Best of Both Worlds With Aluma-Wood Signs

Hey - You Got Your Wood Sign Into My Aluminum Sign!

Does that sound like a familiar candy commercial from a long time ago? If not, then congratulations - you're much younger than I am! But the gist of the commercial was that two seemingly unrelated items - in the case of the candy, chocolate and peanut butter - sometimes can come together to make a product that's even better than either item was by itself. Aluma-wood signs are one such product!

Aluma-wood signs are made of the two materials that lend it its name: aluminum and wood. The purpose of Aluma-wood signs is to create an extremely durable sign material that can withstand extreme winds and other weather conditions. So far, it is hard to find any type of sign that can outlast an Aluma-wood sign for large, exterior signs mounted on a building. The reason? It is made with two time tested sign materials. No, not chocolate and peanut butter. The waterproof, rust resistant aluminum and solid, extremely durable wood!

What's So Great About Aluminum Signs?

Aluminum is a wonder of nature, as far ...
... as those of us in the sign business believe. It has a smooth, flat, lightweight surface that is easy to cut and shape for custom signs, yet is also durable and waterproof in the face of any type of moisture, even extreme humidity. Once the surface of aluminum is baked in enamel before reaching our shop, the material has a smooth, glossy appearance, not to mention added strength.

And aluminum comes in various grades of thickness, depending on its use. Yet, it is still thin enough to work with and affix onto just about anything, including your custom Aluma-wood sign. Aluminum also can be covered in a thin adhesive vinyl for any graphic you can imagine, creating a weather proof sign that lasts for years.

That's why we love aluminum for signs!

Okay, Then What's So Great About Wood Signs?

What are houses made of? Old roller coasters? Entire national forests? You got it - wood! Wood is another gift from mother nature, a rigid, dependable building material strong enough to be entrusted for rooflines and wild rides. Here in the Charleston, S.C. area we have ancient live oak trees that are still alive and have been here for centuries. Yes, I said centuries! So when I say that wood is a durable, long lasting material, you can see the proof just by taking a walk in the woods.

If wood is brawny enough for the foundation of your building, then why not use it as a sign to promote your business? Or at least use it as part of your custom sign.

That's why we love wood for signs!

So, If Aluminum Is Great, and Wood Is Great, Why Use Aluma-wood?

Because Aluma-wood signs have it all! Aluminum is popular for smaller signs, such as real estate signs, but it is too thin to use alone as a large sign without suffering some bending. Aluminum is a pliable metal.

Wood is also popular for exterior signs, as it projects a classic look and is difficult to damage. But mounting a large Rot Safe wood sign above your building is not a practical or cost-efficient way to advertise.

Enter Aluma-wood!

Aluma-wood is a hybrid material consisting of a ½" thick piece of durable plywood with aluminum sheeting bonded on both sides. The edges are sealed in your choice of either black or white caps, which gives the Aluma-wood sign a professional look and also gives it additional protection against moisture.

Aluma-wood can arrive from the factory in custom colors or be covered in vinyl for a color that isn't available from the factory. In addition, any vinyl graphics or lettering that go onto your Aluma- wood sign can be changes quite easily by simply removing the old and adding the new, without leaving any hint of the former image. Aluma-wood signs can be cut into whatever size you need and hung in a variety of ways, from being mounted onto a building to being hung between two posts.

The costs of both aluminum and wood have not varied much over the past several years, so Aluma-wood signs are still a good way to invest your advertising dollars.

And that, my friends, is why we love Aluma-wood for signs!

Aluma-wood Offers The Best Qualities Of Two Signs In One!

So when deciding which kind of exterior sign to purchase for your business, remember that with Aluma-wood signs, you get both a smooth, sleek water proof surface along with the everlasting strength of solid wood. You can't go wrong - it's the best of both worlds!
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