For property managers – from industrial parks and business parks to multi-family complexes – effective outdoor directional signage, traffic control signage, and wayfinding signage is critical.
Consider the following tips you should know to make sure you get amazing wayfinding signs for your real estate business at a price that works for you.
Walk the Property
Directional signs and wayfinding signs must be available where folk’s search for them.
A signage company that wants to assist you in solving your problems may offer to walk the property with you. A signage company that only wants to sell you a signage package, however, is unlikely to be willing to do this.
Directional and wayfinding signs must be easy to read
Use legible fonts and make your signage big enough that letter size is not a problem. Use simple, concise content.
It’s also wise to maintain an excellent contrast between the color of the text and the background color. Using two shades of neutral tones may be an excellent idea for the buildings on the property; but it may not be a good idea for your signage.
Anticipate the need for repairs and replacements of signs
Minimize repair expenses by building affordable “post boots” into your design – – they’re attractive and functional. Use a textured finish to help hide blemishes. Use aluminum or metal composite materials as a backer to add protection and strength to sandblasted or engraved signs.
Use high-quality safety signage where it makes sense
It is possible to create a wayfinding and directional sign package that balances good looks, affordability, and functionality. Use high-quality engineer-grade reflective speed limit signs, stop signs, safety signs, and handicap parking signs where necessary.
Never skimp on posts
Pressure-treated wood posts are a lot more affordable than other kinds, but note that they may often be considered temporary posts. Quality wayfinding or directional sign packages last many years so use posts that will last.
Insist that the posts be set in concrete, but think ahead. A taller post, for example, may be necessary where mover and delivery trucks are common.
For parking signage where the number of signs makes it unfeasible to use aluminum tube posts, consider galvanized metal. These posts may cost more but they will not fade or rust like painted metal posts.
Our company installs and designs quality directional and wayfinding sign packages for property managers of apartment and multi-family complexes, business parks and offices, as well as industrial complexes. Call us today!
