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Here's
a few ideas and answers to this and other questions you might have, from
America's most respected sign company:
1.
Check with your local zoning board before you do
anything. Do they allow messages to be changed “at will” or limit
changes per hour or per day? Are you allowed:
a. Graphics?
b. Animations?
c. Video?
i. Are there brightness limits?
ii. Are you able to have:
1.
multi-colored LEDs?
2. red LEDs?
3. amber LEDs?
4. full
color?
2. Size!
a. How many square feet of signage
are you allowed?
b. How is this calculated?
c. Height restrictions?
3. Is there a permit
required? What restrictions are attached to it and the sign
installation? Can volunteers install the sign and “hook-up” the
electric? Can the district do this?
Armed with this important information, you
can move forward.
The next aspect of sign selection is to
determine the minimum size that will best serve your needs.
The speed of traffic passing by the sign
and the set- back (of the sign) from the road will determine the best
letter size for readability. This will then determine the minimum and/or
ideal sign for your organization.
Viewing Distance and Time Chart
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Standard letter sizes range in 2”
increments from 4” to 18” in height. Most situations are best suited for
2 or 3 lines of moving message. We have models that allow from 1 line to
5 lines of copy.
The next consideration will be:
1. A one-sided sign (usually facing the roadway or “parallel” to
it.)
2. A two-sided sign allowing for viewing in traffic approaching
from either direction.
3. Research studies and commercial installers overwhelmingly
support a two-sided sign set perpendicular to the highway.
Once these considerations have been given, call us here at Signs Plus
(800-848-4262) for a quick quote. We'll determine if the “ideal” or even
minimum size sign fits within your budget.
When we've established what sign you'll want, Signs Plus will prepare
for you a detailed packet with specifications, prices, color rendering
and support data.
Your identification area of the sign may include your school mascot and
be done in your school colors, or in colors that match the exterior of
your buildings.
If budgeted funds are not available, will you be fundraising?
Signs Plus is also willing to help you com-parison
shop. Comparison sheets, warranty information and detailed
specifications are just a call away.
We can help ...
Just give us a call!
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