Many
cities, like Fort Worth, Irving, Southlake and Mesquite now require that
free-standing signs be covered in masonry materials.
This can be
accomplished with actual brick and mortar or with faux stone panels installed over a
metal framework.
Each method has its advantages and disadvantages. Come to our Showroom and compare actual masonry to faux panels and EFIS.
Foundations and Brickwork
We employ our own masons. We often work with
our customer's masons to
install signs on brick or masonry columns. Often we
install the sign and the mason places his stonework around
the sign.
However, we employ
our own masons to totally construct turn-key signs. This is usually much
more convenient for our customers because we are totally responsible for
engineering, permitting, manufacturing and installing the signs. We
procure the stone. We form the foundation.
Have you ever noticed
all the unleveled Monument signs, and signs with cracks or stones falling off?
We recognize that the foundation of a good sign is a good foundation. We
routinely form our foundation three-times thicker than most, and incorporate
pier-holes at each corner. With signs, image is everything.
Maybe the most
important aspect of a sign built with actual brick and mortar is that it is
easily repairable. Things seem to happen to commercial signs in parking
lots.
Maybe the most
important positive realization of a customer that had us totally construct
their sign is that we know what we are doing and the sign can later be serviced.
Unlike many, we do not close-off the ability to later service the sign when we
install the brick-work!
Faux Stone Brick
Sometimes, though, it is too
costly, impossible, or dangerous to cover a sign cabinet
with masonry. Particularly if it is tall.
Even most buildings
are finished with faux stone above the first floor.
We have the ability to manufacture
the sign with a stucco, brick, stone, or aggregate
exterior faux finish that will fool a mason.
It is strong, durable,
weatherproof, and meets fire code.
It is installed over
a metal frame, engineered to withstand a 100 mph wind.
It, too, is
repairable. However, repairs are more involved and usually more expensive.
Mowing pads must be significant because
weed-eaters and lawn-mowers can damage faux panels.
Brick Panels
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Red Brick
Gray Grout |
Tan Brick
Tan Grout |
Dark Red Brick
Dark Grout |
Old World Brick
Gray Grout |
Stone Panels
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Stone
Gray |
Concrete |
Granite Block
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Granite Block
Light Gray |
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Granite Block
Tan |
Granite Block
Light Tan |
Garden Stone |
Block Coral
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Hand Cut Block Gray |
Hand Cut Block
Light Gray |
Hand Cut Block
Tan |
Hand Cut Block
Light Tan |
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Large River Stone Gray |
Large River Stone
Natural |
Large River Stone
Tan |
Small River
Stone |
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Natural Rock Brown |
Natural Rock
Gray
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Slate
Ivory |
Slate
Natural |
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Stacked Stone Gray |
Stacked Stone
Light Gray |
Stacked Stone
Light Tan |
Stacked Stone
Tan |
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Stone Wall
Gray
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Stone Wall
Light Gray
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Stone Wall
Light Tan
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Stone Wall
Tan
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Colorado River Rock |
Durango Mountain
Ledge |
La Plata Stone |
Manzanita Stone |
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Mesa Verde Mountain Ledge |
Pagosa Springs
Stacked Ledge |
Santa Fe Stacked Stone |
Yakima Stone |
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Cambria
Cliffstone |
Yukon Mountain
Ledge |
Large Pebble |
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FOR ORDERING OR ASSISTANCE CALL:
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877-SINCE79 toll free
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