Monument signs are high-visibility options for the streetside. Usually made of stone, concrete, or brick, the structure can hold all types of signage.
Using this setup conveys a sense of significance to your lot.
Major Types of Monument Signs
All types of monument signs can enhance a brand sign, directory, or navigation cues for the passerby.
Brick mounted monument signs have a premium, classy look that encloses your sign. The sign can be a singular logo and message, or a combination of names (e.g. shopping plazas and business parks).
As far as design, you can choose between brick or stone masonry. Each is durable and easy to maintain. If your building happens to be brick, or if it has a front stone facade, using this type of monument sign creates an extremely sophisticated continuity.
Stone monument signs are built to resemble limestone, and granite. These are good all-around options that suit most buildings, especially if the sign represents a number of different businesses.
Metallic monument signs create a modern look that’s meaningfully different from stone. Sign makers can add a variety of coatings to the surface to protect it from weather and corrosion, so metallic monument signs can end up almost as durable as stone.
Wooden monument signs have a more classic look that’s ideal for farms, crafts, barber shops, or any other type of business going for a more rustic look. Much like brick, wooden monuments can pair very nicely with buildings that feature wooden exteriors.
Cabins, trading posts, or buildings with large wooden porches and trim are already striking, and a wooden sign is a beautiful extension of that.
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How Monument Signs Empower Businesses
Monument signs are very durable and require little maintenance, and that’s mostly owed to the materials. Brick and stone are nearly impervious to weather conditions — especially wind and rain.
The stone enclosure also improves visibility because of the larger footprint. In the daytime, the size is striking. Many of these monument designs can be fitted with lighting pointed at the sign, meaning visibility at night is much stronger than almost any other type of outdoor sign.
Put simply, monument signs tend to have more gravitas. Depending on the type of business you’re promoting, it could grant an increased professionalism as well. Doctors offices and law firms in particular benefit from the classy look of stone. The sense of permanence stone conveys is reassuring to visitors. Longevity, after all, speaks to success and experience.
Long Lasting, All Season Visibility
Brick and stone monument signs are the longest lasting. Brick requires very little maintenance, and light pressure washing usually does the trick. Brick occasionally requires mortar repair to look its best, but otherwise can last 25 years if taken care of.
Stone and concrete monuments are also very durable, but slightly more susceptible to stains from weather. This doesn’t generally cause damage, but may require more frequent cleaning. Still, with proper care stone monuments can last 30 years.
Acrylic designs are fairly weather resistant, and can last 10-15 years. Their material is less tough against severe weather, though, and in some cases eventually the colors can fade.
Wooden monument signs, while beautiful, require the most maintenance of the bunch. They must be stained and sealed, and cleaned fairly regularly to avoid rotting, warping, and fading. They may need to be repainted every 5 years to maintain their look, but (like acrylic) can last 10-15 years with proper care.
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