The Strong Side Of Aluminum - An Aluminum Metal Sign

You've seen it on television or in a movie; some character insists upon smashing

an aluminum drink can against their head (ouch!) and the material crunches from 5 inches down to 2 in a single swift blow. This scene commonly leads people to think aluminum isn't as sturdy as it truly is. But it's all about the grade of thickness - and beverage containers aren't that heavy and durable, but an aluminum metal sign is!

Alright, so what does "grade of thickness" mean?

For instance, a single, small real estate property sign you generally see on display in yards is made of just one metal sheet that has a .040" grade of thickness.

While very light weight, this grade offers exactly the same quality as thicker grades in robustness, weather resistance and design capabilities. Plus, you can easily pick your sign up and position it into another yard without straining your back. If you don't need to move your sign around regularly or plan on mounting it, a thicker grade of aluminum would be better to use in for your custom metal sign.

The next step up is just a few "grades" away!

Larger metal signs generally call for a thicker gauge of aluminum. These larger signs typically are not designed to stand alone but to be installed on flat surfaces such as an inside wall in your small business or outside in an area with little traffic. Most sign companies offer aluminum grades up to .083". Despite the fact that this is still relatively thin, your metal sign will not flex, warp or be crushed with your head!

Is there anything more robust than a .083" grade metal sign?

Of course there is! For bigger customized aluminum signs that are going to be hung between two standing posts or even mounted on top of your company building, we recommend one of the following aluminum-based sign products.

* ARMOUR-Wood: This is the most robust aluminum-based metal sign material on the market today, and the name affirms it all. ARMOUR-Wood is a 1/2" piece of plywood sandwiched and sealed between 2 sheets of aluminum. Now that is one tough sign!

* Alumalite: This is an aluminum composite material (aluminum alloy composition) that actually falls right behind ARMOUR-Wood in terms of strength. It 's almost as thick, lighter in weight, and terrific for durability.

* Dibond: Although the least strong of these options, Dibond is ten times the thickness and strength of a single sheet of aluminum. A perfect selection for overall flexibility and durability when you need a little more than the .083" grade aluminum.

These kinds of signs require almost no maintenance and are made to last. You can fully customize any of these options to fit your business needs. Not quite sure if you need one of the thicker grades of aluminum or not? No problem! One of our extremely skilled team members at TheSignChef will be pleased to take you step-by-step through the selection process and help you select the proper grade for your metal sign.

Regardless of whether you need a metal real estate sign or an ARMOUR-Wood billboard to mount on top of your business, you can rest assured knowing that your aluminum based signs are tough, sturdy and there for the long haul. And we wouldn't suggest even attempting to crush one of these signs against your head...you'd end up getting quite the awful headache if you did!

by: Kara Klein

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