House Signs and Garden Plaques

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CHOOSING THE RIGHT HOUSE SIGN

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House And Garden Plaques

Choosing the right name for a home and the right material for a House Sign are of equal importance. The house name should be aesthetically pleasing and compliment the type of material used for the house sign. House signs say a lot about the occupiers of the house.

The size of the house sign should be kept in balance with the overall size of the house and whilst not be too overpowering, should be large enough to read without too much effort.

The type of font used on your house sign can vary from the very plain to the most ornate and again a balance should be struck between it’s artistic appearance and it’s practical purpose.
A little time spent studying the different house sign fonts will pay great dividends.

Every House is different and the house sign can give that finishing touch to bring out it’s individual character whether by shape, colour or texture. House numbers can be included with the house name and sometimes this can be of significant importance when potential callers are unfamiliar with the area. New postmen, delivery drivers and the emergency services might be grateful to see the House Number prominently displayed, and this should be considered when deciding on the size of the house sign and font in relationship to position from the road.

House signs like most things are available in different materials, and you are likely to get what you pay for. Wooden house signs, metal house signs, slate house signs, marble house signs are but a few of the choices available.

An important consideration when choosing the the right house sign or house number is the ongoing maintenance.

Whilst Wooden House Signs can look very pleasing on the eye with their natural charm and have a significant price advantage over other types of house sign, they do require some loving care on a regular basis. This is literally a few minute job which requires the surface to be lightly rubbed down with a fine finishing paper to ‘key’ the surface, followed by a quick lick of marine varnish applied with a brush. If this is done annually the wooden house sign will stay in tip top condition and adorn the house indefinitely.

Most people would prefer to choose their house sign or house number, fix it and forget about it.
If you are in this category then the slate house sign or marble house sign is worth considering.
Unlike Wooden House Signs these are impervious to ultra violet degradation .

The house name or house number is etched into the surface of the plaque by either sandblasting or engraving and then infilled with cellulose paint.

Marble is recognised globally for it’s durability and unique natural beauty and is capable of withstanding the most extreme environmental and weather conditions and has led to the specification in a broad range of applications including House Signs and Memorials.

Slate has been a favourite amongst architects, designers, builders and landscapers for centuries and lends itself perfectly to House Signs and Memorials.

Once a decision has been reached as to the type of material required for your House Sign we can really help you to make the right choice as to size, layout, fonts and graphic motifs without you having to move from your computer. We offer a completely free mock up service and are happy to kick around any ideas via email and can provide custom motifs from your email attachments or provide a good old fashioned service directly to you by telephone. You can order online via our secure website or mail us once you are completely satisfied with the final proof and can look forward to receiving your House Sign very quickly.