Aluminum
Aluminum is a lightweight silvery white metal. It is extremely versatile and the second most commonly used material after steel. It is a very popular material for outdoor signs. The best thing about aluminum is that rain or heat don’t damage it easily.
The major causes of its wide number of applications are its low price, its lightweight nature, and its better strength-to-weight ratio than steel. It is also very popular in the sign industry.
Aluminum signs are very common as regulatory signs. You’ll often see them around pools, used by contractors, and more. Some other examples of signs that are often made of aluminum include parking signs, real estate signs, street signs, announcement signs (e.g.,”We Buy Gold” or “Coffee Served Here.”), commercial signs, industrial signs, and more.
Physical Features
It is a white silvery metal, with a thickness typically ranging from 0.040 to 0.080. However, you can get an even thicker aluminum sign. You have the option of printing it on one or both sides. Its size is custom; however, the common sizes are 12″ x 18″, 24″ x 36″, 24″ x 48″, and 36″ x 54.”
Benefits of Aluminum
There are many advantages that make aluminum shine above the competition, and those benefits are the reasons that it is loved by many professionals. No doubt, those benefits make it a perfect signage material for both indoor and outdoor uses. Let’s see some of the major benefits that increase the value of aluminum.
- Strength
- Lightness
- Shiny
- For both indoor and outdoor
Weaknesses of Aluminum
Though aluminum is praised for its benefits, but you should keep in mind that nothing is perfect. Just like any other material, aluminum also has some downsides that may lower its worth to some users.
- It is susceptible to scratches
- Its welding process is difficult