High strength to weight ratio and highly resistant to corrosion and rust.Īluminum Laminate: A substrate comprised of an aluminum face(s) which are laminated or bonded to acrylic or PVC.Īwning Sign: A façade mounted sign that provides additional functionality as a shelter.īackground Panel: A sign panel to which text or graphic elements are affixed.īallast: An electrical component required to operate fluorescent bulbs.īanner: A lightweight and flexible sign used for temporary or short term interior or exterior applications usually comprised of digitally printed graphics on vinyl roll stock with hemmed edges and grommets for mounting.īase Plate: A flat, thick piece of metal welded to the bottom of a sign support structure that is used for anchoring into a concrete foundation or substructure with bolts.īitmap: An image made up of a matrix of dots or pixels.īraille: A system of small raised dots that represent the alphabet, punctuation and numbers for the visually impaired.īrushed Finish: A textured non‐reflective polished finish applied to metal by lightly brushing the surface with an abrasive material.Ĭabinet Sign: A sign, usually illuminated, consisting of a frame and face(s).

Acrylic: A clear, translucent or colored thermoplastic often used as a lightweight or shatter-resistant alternative to glass.ĪDA Sign: A sign, usually a suite or bathroom sign, that meets federal standards set by the Americans with Disabilities Act.Īlumacore: A substrate with a corrugated plastic core and laminated with aluminum faces known by various brand namesĪluminum: A lightweight metal substrate used for sign panels, frames, and posts.

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