When selling a home, visibility is key. Potential buyers look for signs that appear professional trustworthy, displaying clear and concise information. They want a company they can trust to sell their property, so that they may begin the long process of buying. It’s also important to make sure signs are visible and legible when attracting customers. Consider longevity, price, and quality when choosing a printing company for real estate signs. More than just a source of information like phone numbers and locations real estate signs may also be a source of motivation. They are also a representation of the home itself and the agent in control of the sale.
.The best material for real estate signs depends on your usage, purpose, and expectations. If a design looks worn and torn, it can give the impression that the company does not take care of its projects. It is important to select signage that can be weather-proofed or UV-proofed to avoid giving different impressions depending on what the individual is viewing.
How to select a material for your Real Estate Sign?
The choice of materials you use in your signs can impact the quality and longevity of them, as well as their price. You will want to take into account, not just the location but also what climate zone your business operates in. While some materials cost less than others, they can vary in terms of availability or difficulty of manufacturing. A substrate is a thin material like paper, plastic, or metal that can be used for printing. There are plenty of materials to choose from for custom signs, including plastic, composite, and metal.
What material are real estate signs made of?
Cardboard:
Manufacturers never make cardboard signs, because they can better suit indoor use. Cardboard is cheap, but not very durable when used on the outside. It is best to use cardboard for high-volume orders.
Corrugated Plastic:
Real-estate signs are sometimes made from corrugated plastic because it is a long-established and economical material. Compared to paper-based substrates, corrugated plastic has much more durability. The way it’s structured helps make it a more appropriate sign material for use outdoors than paper.
Wood:
Wood is a cheaper alternative to plastic when it comes to signs. However, most sign suppliers have shifted away from using wood for real estate signs because wooden signs will swell and chip over time if they are not treated; typically, around a year.
Polystyrene:
Like most plastics, polystyrene is lightweight, resistant to scratching, and relatively durable. Polystyrene’s primary disadvantage is that its thickness can change, as with temperature fluctuations. It typically yellowed after a while but it wasn’t a problem for most sign buyers. Lastly, with the weather turning cold or if it makes an impact hard enough, plastic quickly becomes brittle causing cracking.
Polystyrene is an excellent choice for a sign panel in areas that require more mobility. Its lightweight makes it easy to transport.
Composite:
Composite material, like Durabond, combines different substrates to create unique signs that provide the best of both worlds. At a lower price, composites provide resistant materials like aluminum coupled with a lower price tag and easy installation. Although these composite materials prefer corrosion resistance over aluminum due to the fact their composition. They are often less expensive because they come in at around the same price or are cheaper than comparable materials.
Steel:
Steel is a strong material that can use in many industries. With the strength of steel comes to weight and rust, but with proper maintenance, it can be very durable in humid and coastal climates.
Aluminum:
Aluminum is commonly found in several construction types including real estate signs. Its many advantages include lightness, resistance to decay, and rust. Moreover, little or no need for an additional coating. Aluminum naturally forms a protective shell on the outside that inhibits corrosion.
Reflective Materials:
Some materials can now coat with a reflective material. This is beneficial for signs without supplementary lighting at night, that rely on passing cars’ headlights to illuminate.