What is the Best Material for Outdoor Signs

If you want to send a message to the prospective customer, the best way is to do eye-catching outdoor signs. It attracts foot traffic and lets passers-by with a lightweight frame sign. There are various outdoor signs that can be used in multiple ways to communicate your message. They could be stand-alone, billboards, sturdy signage, chalkboard design or fade-resistant yarn design. Big corporations, small companies, exhibitions, trade show organisers, and government organisations use signage to inform, communicate and attract customers. The board printing company largely offers printing services, including  Point of sale materials (POS), wood, kappa wood and adhesive decals for floors and signage.

If you are planning to get outdoor signage, getting the right material is one of the most important concerns

• The material should allow you to customise a sign that fits your business perfectly.
• It should stand out the right way to promote your business.
• It should be durable and weatherproof.
• It should be easy to attach in a permanent way.
• It should be able to attract customers.

Some of the Best Materials for Outdoor Signs

1. Aluminium

It is the most commonly used material for outdoor signs because of its strength and durability, lightweight and rust-free properties to withstand weather conditions. It is a very versatile material as it can be paired with other materials like dibond to make it even stronger.

We Recommend Aluminium Outdoor Signs for

• As temporary outdoor signs for yard or political signs
• Permanent exterior signs for light cabinet
• Channel letters
• Different shape signage

2. Perspex®(Acrylic or Plexiglass)

Perspex is a premium brand of acrylic. Acrylic sheets are perfect when you want a glossy and illumination finish. They are also known as plexiglass and are mainly used in the front part of the space as exterior signs or Brand names. Their translucent nature lets light through them allowing you to choose the size, shape and colour that best fits your brand and business. Perspex signs are popular for long-term use. You can also consider adding laser engravings, graphics or branding elements.  

We Recommend Acrylic Printing Signs for

• Light cabinet signs
• Channel letters

3. Dibond®(Aluminum Composite)

Dibond is the registered brand name for the brushed Aluminum composite sheet. If you are looking for unique material then Dibond it is! Just like the name it has a plastic core (polyethene) which is sandwiched between two aluminium sheets without adding any weight but little thicker than aluminium. It can be drilled, screwed, riveted nailed almost to any surface it will not rust or crack. Ideal for long and short-term advertising displays.

We Recommend an Aluminum Composite Sign Board  for

• Indoor and outdoor use
• Temporary or permanent installation
• Photo panels and billboard
• Hoarding

4. Foamex Board (PVC)

Foamex board is made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), which is a popularly used plastic because of its versatility.PVC is used in making double-glazing doors or windows, because of its durability and resistance to the weather. Also, it has an excellent ability to take hold of the ink when printed on, making it an excellent choice for signage boards. Generally, UV inks are used on foamex to make signage vibrant for a long time. It also comes in different thicknesses like 3mm,5mm and 10mm.

We Recommend Foamex Board for

• Long term Indoor use and temporary outdoor
• Event advertising
• Perfect for directional signage

5. Correx

It is perfect for temporary signage or signage campaigns. Correx board printing  are very popular in the construction industry and workplaces. It set itself apart from other board printing because it is extremely lightweight and quick to fix into place and maintains its print quality whether outside or inside. Ever seen in yellow colour “Caution Wet Floor” or “Work in Progress” in certain places .yes! It is correx material.

 We Recommend Correx Printing Board for

• Construction area
• Roadside workplace
• All hospitality places like hotels, restaurants etc.
• Bollard covers

Outdoor Signage is a readable advertisement. The more creativity in your signage you display the more customer attraction and attention you get.Before finalising which signage you want for your workplace or about your work. It is better to get an expert to suggest a board printing company because it is rightly said,” A perfect advertisement drags the whole world behind your brand ”.