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Substrate options to replace frameless 3/4" Plywood

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I may be replacing several outdoor painted plywood signs in various shapes from 4' in diameter on down and two 4' x 8' one sided signs. They are simply screwed to 6" x 6" posts with no frames. They would like to keep the frameless look and use something other than wood.

I am thinking max metal or .080 aluminum / enamel. I don't want to use anything that will need paint and I am not sure what would be the best for cutting the various contour shapes.

Suggestions? Thanks.

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Something as big as 4'x8' can catch alot of wind. Thin gauge metal of any type will need a backer board most likely and then your back to plywood for it. 

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The 4x8 signs will have plenty of backer on the existing structure. (only replacing the faces)

I am more concerned with the signs that are screwed to one individual post. I told them I would more than likely have to use plywood for support if they wanted to keep the original appearance.

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I took a closer look and it turns out the existing posts for the individual signs are rotted. I told him I wouldn't install a sign on those. So we are now looking at one  new 4'H x 5'W two sided sign on two posts similar to the one above.

 

I am not finding much info on the alumacore. Maybe others call it by a different name? Can you point me towards a good resource? 

 

Ok I guess I'm lacking sleep!! Just found some info here on the site.  :wacko:  http://forum.uscutter.com/index.php?/topic/40647-question-on-sign-blanks/?hl=alumacore#entry312986

 

Seems most of you prefer dibond or max metal over the alimiacore. Is this still the case? If I use dibond for the two sided sign should I run supports on the top and bottom?

 

Sorry guys.....just want to do this first outdoor sign job the "right" way......

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My supplier calls is AlumaCorr from NUDO.  If you dont have any local sign supply shops you can look for a Grimco or N Glantz branch in your area.

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Alumacore is lighter and more rigid than the composite (maxmetal, dibond, etc.) but also more costly. I have removed alumacore signs where the center part had deteriorated to the point I could squish the sign between 2 fingers. I use alumacore mainly where weight is a concern and the composite for just about everything else.

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