| Plain
Installation |
Flange Installation |
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Flange is a
flat, 3/16" to 1/2" perimeter on the letter return in which holes
can be drilled. Flange letters are secured with screws or
nails. Wider flange sizes are available upon request.
Flanges are not recommended for letters under 6" in height. |
| Stud
Installation |
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Studs are metal
threaded posts on the rear of each letter. Stud lengths of 1",
1-1/2", 2", 3", 4", 5", and 6" can be specified. Studs can
also be specified for alignment with brick or block wall mortar
joints. (Brick: 2-5/8" on center; Block - 8" on center). |
| Pad
Installation |
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Pads
are plastic disks on the rear of letters. Letters are secured
to the wall with silicone adhesive. Adjustable or flush pads
are available upon request. Pad mounting is
recommended only on letters less than 24" tall. |
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Combination Installation |
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Combinations have pads at the bottom and pad/stud combinations
at the top of the letter. Studs can be specified for alignment
with brick or block wall mortar joints. Combination mounting
is typically not recommended for letters under 6". |
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Combination ALL Installation |
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Combination ALL letters have stud through pads on all mounts.
Studs can be specified to be aligned with brick or block wall mortar
joints. Not recommended for letters under 6". |
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Alternative Formed Plastic Installation |
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| Brackets
are L-shaped plastic projections flared outward from the back
of the letter. |
Wires are
stainless steel hooks inserted into plastic blocks that are
glued to the inside of each letter. Available for flush
mounting or with 1/2", 1". 1-1/2", or 2" standoffs on flat
faced letters 6" and up. |
Free Standing
letters have 90 degree mounting brackets for installing on
roofs. Other angles are available upon request. |
Foam Filled
letters are filled with rigid urethane foam and cut flush
to the back edge of the letter. Available for letters 9"
and smaller. |
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| Metal
Letter Installation Methods |
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Rail Installation is available for Aluminum letters only..
The maximum single piece length is 8 feet (see example right).
Two rows of rails are secured to the back of each letter with
stainless steel screws. Available for letters 4" to 24" in
height.
 Bottom
Rail Installation is available for Aluminum letters only.
The maximum single piece length is 8 feet. Letters are drilled
and tapped from the bottom with stainless steel screws through
aluminum rails (see example left). Available on letters 4" to
24" high; 3/8" or thicker. Letters with round bottoms (i.e. -
O, S, G, etc.) will have a flattened base to receive studs.
Exterior applications greater than 8" letters require tiebacks.
Note on all Rail Installations: Rail
standard is black baked enamel finish. Other colors are
available. Anodized bars are also available. Rail
Installations can be specified to be flush with the ends of the rail
or extended beyond the first and last letters.
 Bottom
Stud Installation (no rail) letters are available if you prefer
to provide your own bar or channel for installation. Letters
are drilled and tapped from the bottom (see example right).
Letters with round bottoms will have a flattened base to remove
studs. Exterior applications greater than 8" letters require
tiebacks.
Note: Installing metal letters to metal
rails of other composition can create galvanic corrosion at stud
locations. |
