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Since real estate agents and contractors buy so many aluminum yard signs, one of the most common sizes is 18" height x 24" width. We stock real estate sign frames which accommodate a 24" height x 18" width aluminum sign panel as well.

But always keep in mind that aluminum sheeting can be easily cut to any "odd" size that meets your individual needs. Odd size pricing simply uses the next standard size up. (Standard aluminum sign sizes are found in our Instant Pricing Calculator.)

Other popular sizes include:
• 2' height x 3' width
• 3' height x 2' width, and
• 2' height x 4' width.

The sizes above fit into a sturdy angle iron step stake for a convenient and portable display. But you should strongly consider upgrading the thickness of your custom aluminum signs for these larger size signs if you are in an area with seasonally high winds.

The thicker the aluminum, the less likely aluminum signs will buckle or be ripped from the bolts which attach the sign panel to its sign frame. Increasing the thickness of your custom aluminum sign from a standard .040" to a medium duty .063" or extra heavy duty .080" gauge aluminum will enhance the durability of your aluminum signs. Generally, the larger the aluminum sign you want, the thicker the metal material needs to be.

One of the most common thicknesses for sign applications is .040" gauge aluminum. This thickness is ideal for standard, 18" x 24" real estate yard signs and is also the recommended thickness for 2' x 3' metal step-stake frames.

When attaching aluminum signs to buildings, use 040" gauge aluminum for signs in size up to 2' x 4'. Technically, you can use .040" gauge aluminum for sizes all the way up to 4' x 10' provided you mount the metal flat against a wall. But the larger the panel size is, the greater the tendency to bend which can cause a large thin gauge aluminum sign to have a slightly wavy or rippled appearance when installed on a building, especially a corrugated metal building.

Therefore, when you want a bigger sign, we recommend increasingly thicker gauges of aluminum with the optimum heavy duty thickness being .080" gauge aluminum. Other thicknesses available include 063" medium duty thickness and .050" lighter duty material. On smaller size signs (up to 2' x 4') even a modest increase to .050" gauge aluminum substantially increases the stiffness and rigidity of the sign panel.

Aluminum .063" thick signs are best for hanging from a post such as 2' x 2' and 2' x 3' and .080" gauge aluminum works best for heavy duty applications such as 3'x 4' hanging signs, 3' x 3' Signs on a post or in a frame and larger signs.

In general, as you go larger in size, we recommend that you increase the thickness of the aluminum sign panel you purchase. When in doubt, better to go too thick than too thin because the heaviest .080" gauge aluminum we stock is still less than 1/8" thick.

Aluminum signs can be used in many places indoors or out. Most frequently they are hung on wall, both interior or exterior. This makes the flexibility of the sign a non-issue.

The following types of signs are commonly made from the aluminum sign panel:

The Aluminum material itself will outlast the artwork on your sign. Our uncoated Economy Grade Signs are rated for at least 3 years outdoors while our Premium Grade Signs coated with an optically clear, UV Protective Lamination are rated for a minimum of 5-8 Years outdoors. Aluminum signs can last for decades indoors.

1. Aluminum is a solid metal sign material with a baked on enamel finish. Aluminum signs are extremely durable in high traffic, wet and heavy equipment areas. Aluminum signage is available in three grades from standard .040" gauge for real estate yard signs, to medium duty, .063" gauge, and to heavy duty, .080" thick aluminum.
2. Alumalite is a corrugated plastic sign with an aluminum sheet re-enforcing either side. Alumalite is a rigid sign panel that is a little easier to handle and install than the thicker, heavier ARMOUR-Wood signs. It doesn't have quite as much panel strength as ARMOUR-Wood, but is still a highly durable product.
3. Dibond is an aluminum sign with a solid plastic core. It is a lighter weight, rigid sign panel ideally suited for wall mounted signs, smaller post mounted signs and hanging signs. When you are looking for a product that is substantially stiffer than standard gauge aluminum signs, Dibond is a solid choice.
4. ARMOUR-Wood is much stronger than traditional aluminum signs because it is reinforced with a wood shel. It is the strongest of all the rigid sign panels.

While you can install larger aluminum signs (like 6', 8' or 10' long) on or between posts, you have better options to choose from:

1. ARMOUR-Wood is the strongest and most rigid exterior grade sign panel available with it's dense, ½ inch thick solid wood core
2. Alumalite (½" thickness) has almost the same sign panel strength as ARMOUR-Wood making it a popular choice for larger signs. ½" Alumalite is the 2nd strongest sign material
3. Alumalite (¼" thickness) is still a strong, highly rigid sign background material and is the 3rd strongest sign panel
4. Dibond sign panels have 10 times more strength than .040" aluminum sheets. Dibond is not quite as stiff as Alumalite, but is still considered a rigid sign material making it the 4th highest in strength

On a scale of 1 to 10, with "10" having the highest relative strength, here's how each aluminum sign background material compares to one another:

Letter Visibility Chart

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Using SignMagic Online Aluminum Sign Design Center, Step #1 allows you to choose the size area which most closely matches the space you have available.

For example,match the closest size available in Step #1 to the size that you have in mind.

The instant you click on Step #1 to select the space you have available, look down towards the lower right portion of your monitor and you will instantly see your base price automatically appear. That's all there is to it.

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Type in all the text you want and re-size the letters to fit that selected area, all for the same low price!

Pricing automatically updates in real time either up or down depending on the add-on options(like drop shadows and outlines) you add or delete from your design. Remember you are in control!

“This automatic real-time pricing feature makes it quick & easy to balance the final price with the custom options available to you.”

Are you concerned that your custom aluminum sign may not turn out the way you want?

After all, we are probably hundreds of miles away from you, so how can you be certain your order will turn out right? Fortunately, it only takes seconds to transmit full-color custom aluminum sign designs from our computer to yours because e-mails travel so fast these days.

Upon order approval, here’s how the process works:

1. First, your order goes straight to our Art Department
2. Our graphic designer will then e-mail you a proof
   (a “proof” is a picture of what your sign will look like)
3. Once you review the layout, let us know if you would like to see any changes, and …
4. If you have any changes, we will e-mail you proofs as needed until you’re completely happy with your design.

Sometimes, we make mistakes. We are only human after all. But it's how a business handles mistakes that counts, wouldn't you agree? So if we do happen to overlook something on your order, we will bend over backwards to make you happy. We stand behind our work with a 100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee.

We will promptly replace any product that is defective in workmanship or that is different from what you approved. And for your trouble, you'll even get a very pleasant surprise gift.