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INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS / ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Install Considerations
Prepare for your install:
1. Are there any local codes or sign restrictions to be aware of?
2. Will the mounting surface require additional support – or preparation?
3. Will the mounting option ordered securely hold the letters or plaques?
4. Will additional equipment or tools be required for the installation?
5. Has any required permit been approved prior to ordering my letters or plaques?
Mounting Surface Considerations:
1. Brick or Block Walls: order studs in line for Brick – Block.
2. Stucco Walls: secure with studs and pads (Comb or Comb All mount).
3. Corrugated Walls: ideal if letters are secured to rails first, then onto wall by word.
4. Glass: secure flat letters with double faced tape and silicone – plain or pad mounts – light product(s).
5. Plastic Panels: flat plastic can be bonded to plastic panels with double faced tape or solvent.
6. Wood: pads, studs, or a combination of the two work well.
Install Templates:
1. Mounting Pattern: tracing of letter with hole locations marked for drilling.
2. Stencil: computer generated full size cut-out - plain or double faced taped letters under 6”.
3. Split Stencil: computer generated partial cut-out - plain, double faced tape or pad mount letters.
4. Spacing Tape: a narrow paper guide to help position plain or pad mounted plastic letters.
Glass Installation
Mounting Options (most common):
1. Stud: threaded rods extending around 2” beyond backs of letters or plaques. Blind mount is common with most plastic and metal letters and plaques. Installed with Mounting Pattern and adhesive. Anchors and stronger adhesives may be required with heavier products.
2. Pad: plastic pad extending beyond back of letter, typical with up to 24" plastic letters, install product direct to wall without having to drill any holes. Installed with use of stencil or spacing guide. Silicone is a common adhesive to hold such letters.
3. Combination or Combination All: stud through pad(s). Installed by drilling holes and adhering pads to mounting surface. Mounting pattern required.
4. Double Faced Tape: designed for interior flat letters – typically smaller plastic letters. Used alone or with an adhesive.
5. Double Rail: letters mounted to two rails (metal or plastic). Rails can be flat bars or C-Channels. Installed by section – typically by word. Typical rails are maximum 96” long, available painted or anodized.
6. Bottom or Top Rail: letters (3/8” thick or greater), most plastic or metal, drilled and tapped on the top or bottom to mount onto a flat or C-Channel rail. Letters over 8” high will require a tie-back (not-included) to help secure. Round letters may have to be flattened on the bottom.
2%/•" O.C.
7. Bottom or Top Stud: most plastic or metal letters (3/8” thick or greater), drilled and tapped for studs. Mounted to rail, channel, etc. by customer.
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Stud for Brick can be ordered, 2-5/8” on center, no extra fee