There is something to be said for stone monument signs, and that's the fact that they never go out of style. No matter how old a stone (or faux stone) structure has been in place they rarely appear outdated. It's long lasting quality and highly attractive appearance makes stone monument signs very popular and effective for signage.There are many varieties of stone to choose from as well as many different styles. Furthermore, actual stone can be replaced by faux stone which has better wear characteristics, shorter production time and requires less maintenance without sacrificing a very elegant look. In fact, faux stone signs offer even more creative design choices at an affordable price, and because of their light weight can be used thorough the sign instead of just at the base. It's also a good idea to look around the area in which you're located to see what natural rock and stone appears in the environment and/or building already before settling on a look. _________________________________________________________________________________  Most people have probably driven by several faux stone monument signs without ever realizing that this was the case. Many real estate subdivisions, banks, industrial parks and apartment complexes use faux stone in their monument signs. And not having to work with heavy stone material simplifies the installation process thereby saving time and money. The alternative involves hiring a mason and engaging in a more lengthy construction process. Contact SignWorks at (510) 357-2000 if you are thinking about erecting a monument sign and want to do it on a budget. We will work with you from design through installation to fabricate a faux stone monument you'll be proud of!