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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 Guides:
1. Mounting Pattern: a drilling template for any mounting that has a stud mount.
2. Stencil: a full sized paper pattern for flat - plain or double faced taped letters under 6”.
3. Split Stencil: a partial stencil for flat - plain, double faced tape or pad mount letters.
4. Spacing Tape: a narrow paper guide to help position 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 may be required with heavier products.
2. Pad: plastic pad extending beyond back of letter, typical with plastic letters, install product direct to wall without having to drill any holes. Installed with use of split 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 plastic. 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. Round letters may have to be flattened on the bottom.
2%/•" O.C.
6. Bottom or Top Rail: letters (3/8” thick or greater), 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.
7. Bottom or Top Stud: letters (3/8” thick or greater), drilled and tapped for studs. Mounted to rail, channel, etc. by customer.
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Cast letters have built-in stud bosses
in line to hit mortar joints on standard brick.