SIGNAGE Good Better Best A guide to our sign jargon About this guide This guide is designed to be read in conjunction with the quotation or proposal that we have created for you to better inform you of the options we are describing. Key Indicative image It is not an exhaustive list of every option available but it covers the most common types of signage that we offer. As well as a brief description we have added the following information to help inform you as you digest our ideas. Please note that our life span estimates are intended as a guide and will largely depend on the finish on the face. £££ Price guide Can be illuminated Lettering and Logos Cut Vinyl Cut Vinyl is a decal, which is cut from a sheet of coloured selfadhesive vinyl. Designs can use multiple colours and be very intricate if required. Vinyl options range from standard colours to speciality products for windows or rough walls. Price is affected by the overall size and grade of vinyl required. Expected life span: 7 - 10 years £ Flat Cut Cut using a CNC router or laser this has more definition than cut vinyl lettering, but typically would not be as intricate. Price is affected by overall size, intricacy and the materials required. Typical materials (from cheapest to expensive) include foamex, acrylic, powder coated alu or stainless steel. Expected life span: 10 - 15 years ££ Built-up An extremely elegant solution. This starts life as a flat cut letter but an edge is applied and welded all the way around to add extra depth and definition. Price is affected by overall size and intricacy. Built up lettering will always be metal; aluminium or stainless are common Expected life span: 15+ years £££ Solid Wall Signs Flat Panel Sign The most cost effective wall sign. A rigid board is cut to shape and either cut vinyl or fully printed vinyl is applied to the face. Can be laminated for extra durability. Fixed through the face. Price is affected by the overall size and finishing options required (lamination, rounded corners, wrapped edges etc.) Expected life span: 5 - 7 years £ Acrylic Sign Usually created by taking clear, flame polished acrylic and applying a print to the rear, cut vinyl to the face, or a combination of both. An elegant and robust solution. Price is affected by the overall size, thickness and quality of acrylic and fixings required. Expected life span: 5 - 10 years ££ Navigator Sign This is a system that uses a 40mm deep anodised aluminium frame with a solid panel inside. Cut or printed vinyl is usually applied to the face. Can be made to size but not cut to shapes. Fixings are hidden within the sign itself. Price is affected by the overall size and any extra finishing. Expected life span: 5 - 10 years ££ Tray Sign An aluminium panel is cut to size and shape, an edge welded around and then painted to a colour. Elements like vinyls or flat cut lettering are then applied to the face. Fixings are hidden within the sign itself. Price is affected by the overall size and complexity. Expected life span: 5 - 10 years £££ Internal Hanging Signs Flat Panel Hanging Sign As per the flat panel sign but can be double sided. A range of hanging solutions can be offered. Price is affected by the overall size and hanging sets Expected life span: 5 - 7 years £ Acrylic Hanging Sign As per the acrylic sign but can be double sided. A range of hanging solutions can be offered. Price is affected by the overall size and hanging sets Expected life span: 5 - 7 years ££ Hanging Systems A wide range of systems are available. Normally constructed from aluminium extrusions and will usually have cut vinyl applied to the face. They allow for easy future expansion as well as having an extremely high quality finish. Price is affected by overall size and chosen system. Expected life span: 15+ years £££ Exterior Brand Signs Post and Track Sign A very popular and cost effective large brand sign. An aluminium sheet is cut to shape and size and a graphic is applied to the face. A fixing track is welded to the rear and the sign is suspended on posts, which are planted in the ground. Price is affected by the overall size and finishing options Expected life span: 5 - 10 years £ Plaza Sign An aluminium tray is created and powder coated to a choice of colours. Vinyls and/or cut lettering can be applied to the face. The tray is held between square posts, which are planted in the ground. Price is affected by the overall size and finishing options. Expected life span: 5 - 10 years ££ Navigator Totem Sign Part of the Navigator range this totem uses anodised aluminium posts with a rigid board between. Can be finished with vinyls or flat cut lettering. Price is affected by the overall size and any extra finishing. Expected life span: 7 - 10 years ££ Custom Totem Sign For maximum impact the large totem sign will never fail to deliver. Fabricated according to your final design and budget each sign can include a wide array of finishing and material selection. Price is affected by the overall size and complexity. Expected life span: 10+ years £££ Large Exterior Wall Signs Printed Banner The most cost effective solution for large walls. A PVC banner material is printed and edges sewn with a hem. Eyelets are punched around the perimeter and the banner is fixed from the face. Price is affected by the overall size Expected life span: 2 - 3 years £ Flat Panel Sign Multiple boards are cut and printed vinyl is applied to the face of all to create a larger sign. Can be laminated for extra durability. Fixed through the face. Price is affected by the overall size and finishing options. Expected life span: 5 - 7 years ££ Flex Faced Banner Systems This uses an aluminium frame that holds a printed banner in tension to create the illusion of a large rigid sign. The depth of the frame adds weight to the sign and allows a smooth finish, free of visible fixings. Easy to change the banner. Price is affected by overall size and system required. Expected life span: 10+ years £££ Large Interior Display Cut Vinyl Cut Vinyl is a decal, which is cut from a sheet of coloured selfadhesive vinyl. Designs can use multiple colours and be very intricate if required. Vinyl options range from standard colours to speciality products for windows or rough walls. Price is affected by the overall size and complexity. Expected life span: 7 - 10 years £ Printed Vinyl An image is printed onto self-adhesive wall vinyl and applied directly to the wall (or floor). A range of protective laminates can be applied to protect the print. Price is affected by the overall size and finishing options. Expected life span: 5 - 10 years ££ Printed Vinyl and Acrylic An image is printed onto self-adhesive wall vinyl and applied directly to the wall. Acrylic signs are applied to add depth and extra finishes. Price is affected by the overall size. Expected life span: 5 - 10 years £££ If you still require more information please contact your designer directly who will be happy to chat through all aspects of your project. Office phone: 01675 463 918