Sign Boss LLC of Gillette Wyoming recently installed an awning for a local clothes store (see pictures). Given the size of the awning, over 40 feet long, this was a very large project for us. The awning was manufactured offsite and delivered to our shop.   The awning was installed on a large dryvit/stucco sign face which presented a few challenges which I would like to talk about briefly. Dryvitt/Stucco is a concrete material and therefore is susceptible to cracking if not installed properly.  A couple of things to keep in mind when installing an awning or any other large sign to a dryvitt/stucco sign face 1. Is the dryvitt/stucco applied to foam or 2. is it applied to a rigid surface like plywood? If the dryvitt/stucco is applied to foam then you must use a "standoff" type of anchor which is the same thickness as the foam.  The reason for this is to avoid having the awning frame move in windy conditions.  If you were to lag the sign directly on to the foam then the foam would move with the awning frame and most likely crack the dryvitt/stucco.  For application #1 you can simply use conventional lag bolts.  If you have any questions or would like more information please contact us today or visit our website, www.signbossonline.com, to see other signs we have to offer.