Aluminium - What is it?

Aluminium is a light weight product designed primarily for long-term outdoor use. Aluminium is a metal substrate that is resistant to weather and rust, is one of the most rugged sign materials available. Durable, with an option for power coated baked enamel color finish.

Thickness: 1mm, 1.5mm, 2mm
Sheet Size available: 8ft x 4ft (2400mm x 1200mm) / 10ft x 5ft (3050mm x 1500mm)

1.5mm – Most commonly used material
Typical applications include the following signs:
Directives
General outdoor signs
Directional and informational companies
Safety signs
Project signage
Outdoor Building Signage  - Reasonably flat surface

Similar to the use of 2mm aluminium for retail shop front / industrial building signage where the surface is uneven we would highly recommend the use of mounting the panels over a box section framework. The framework creates a flat surface for the panels to mount on ensuring where two panels meet they butt together perfectly. This would not be the case on an uneven surface such as pebble dash.

Aluminum - What is it?

Aluminum is a light weight product designed primarily for long-term outdoor use. Aluminum is a metal substrate that is resistant to weather and rust, is one of the most rugged sign materials available. Durable, with an option for power coated baked enamel color finish.

Thickness: 1mm, 1.5mm, 2mm
Sheet Size available: 8ft x 4ft (2400mm x 1200mm) / 10ft x 5ft (3050mm x 1500mm)

2mm – Most popular for large area signage
Typical applications include the following signs:
Retail Shop Front /Industrial Building Signage
Development signage
General Signage – Uneven or rough surface

Similar to the use of 1.5mm aluminium for retail shop front / industrial building signage where the surface is uneven we would highly recommend the use of mounting the panels over a box section framework. The framework creates a flat surface for the panels to mount on ensuring where two panels meet they butt together perfectly. This would not be the case on an uneven surface such as pebble dash.

Composite Metal – Dibond/ Alcobond/ Skybond - What is it?

A composite metal consists of an aluminum outer surface permanently bonded to a solid polyethylene core.

These panels are easily formed, extremely stable owing to its low weight, combined with high rigidity and excellent weather resistance, aluminum composite is highly recommended for indoor and outdoor use.

Thickness: 3mm or 4mm
Colours: White is the most popular colour, also its available in a variety of colors.

Sheet Size available: 8ft x 4ft (2400mm x 1200mm) / 10ft x 5ft (3050mm x 1500mm)

Typical applications include the following signs:

• Shop fronts – using dibond or equivalent
• Development signs - using dibond or equivalent
• Business Signage
• Site Signs
• Directional Signs
• Identification Signs

Be careful the thickness of the outer aluminum skin determines its specific use.
Dibond is the market leadikng brand and can be used for long-term exterior signage. Other inferior brands should not be used for large area external signage as given the plastic composition the panel can buckle in direct sunlight.

Acrylic/Perspex/Plexiglass- What is it?

Acrylic is an extremely versatile substrate with extremely high gloss finish. It is the perfect product for achieving a sophisticated, high-end look. Acrylic is a plastic product that can be heated to conform to many different shapes. Its versatility allows you to design boxes, holders for brochures or a sign and easel all in one.

Thickness:1mm/ 3mm/5mm/10mm
Colours: Clear is the most popular, also available in a variety of colors.
Sheet Size available: 8ft x 4ft (2400mm x 1200mm) / 10ft x 5ft (3050mm x 1500mm)

1mm/ 3mm/5mm
Typical applications include the following signs:
Business Name Plates
Internal directory’s/Floor Signage
Point of sale 
Menu boards 
Trade show exhibits 
Restaurants 
Directional and informational signage 
Showroom signs 
Office building sign

5mm/10mm
Typical applications include the following signs:
Nameplates 
Point of sale 
Menu boards 
Trade show exhibits 
Retail signs 
Restaurants 
Directional and informational signage 
Showroom signs 
Office building signs
budget would determine when 5mm or 10mm is selected.

Foam PVC- Foamex /Foamalite - What is it?

Light weight flexible board can be used indoor and outdoors.

Long term indoors, Short  term outdoors.
Foam PVC can be routed to shape and is lightweight, yet sturdy.

Thickness: 3mm, 5mm, 10mm & 19mm
Colours: White is the most popular, but this material is available in a variety of colors.
Sheet Size available: 8ft x 4ft (2400mm x 1200mm)

3mm or 5mm – Indoors use
Typical applications include the following signs:

Trade shows signage
Menu boards
Point-of-purchase displays

10mm or 19mm – Outdoor use
Typical applications include the following signs:

Shop fronts – Individual lettering /symbol

Corrugated Plastic- Coroboard/ Coroplast -  What is it?

Light weight rigid board that can be used for both short-term indoor and outdoor signage.
It is the most cost effective choice for short term promotions or special event signage

Thickness available: 4mm or 6mm
Colour: White most popular, also available in a variety of colors.
Sheet Size available: 8ft x 4ft (2400mm x 1200mm)

Typical applications include the following signs:

Temporary TO RENT/ TO LET signage.
Trade Shows, Fairs
Temp Directional and informational signage
Industrial – Safety Sign