Facade sign

A façade sign is designed to remain in place for years, unlike a temporary sign for an event or a building site. We do not specify an exact number of years, as this depends on the orientation of the façade, the mounting method and the weather. However, Dibond is the material we use for long-term outdoor signage.

Yes, we do that every day, from a sign on a shop front to work high above a driveway. We visit the site in advance to take measurements and discuss straight away where the sign will be positioned and how it will be fixed, so that there’s no dispute about the dimensions afterwards.

Size and reading distance. A façade sign is read from the street and is therefore large and simple in design, with few words. A nameplate is hung next to a door or on a practice and is read from close up, which means more text can fit on it.

That’s possible, using milled lettering. We apply this directly to the façade, without any visible backing plate. A solid plate remains the simplest option when, in addition to the name, a logo, a line of text or contact details need to be included.

Dibond. This is an aluminium composite panel designed for long-term outdoor signage, which remains flat even in large formats. We reserve foam PVC for signs displayed indoors, as this material is not intended for outdoor use.

For Dibond, we can produce sheets up to 2050 x 4050 mm. If your façade is wider than this, we will use several panels side by side and ensure that the joints fall in a position where they do not detract from the design.

There is no standard option for façade signs in the ordering module, as the dimensions, material, fixing method and installation vary from façade to façade. Please provide us with the dimensions and a photo of the façade, and we will provide you with a quote. We can also visit you to take measurements on site.

From a single sign. For a building where several companies’ names need to be displayed on the façade, we produce a set in the same design, and the quantity is then factored into the price.

Up to 4050 mm in Dibond, in one piece, until 2050. For a wider façade surface, we use adjoining panels and position the seam on a joint or a window mullion where it is concealed.

It’s not essential, but it’s useful for the first one. The height and position of a façade sign look different from the street than they do on the plan, and it’s better to point this out on site rather than afterwards.

Dibond scores 1 out of 5 and is not PVC-free, but a façade sign remains in place for years and is rarely replaced. Over the course of a year’s use, this works out more cost-effectively than a lighter panel that you replace every two years.

That depends on your local authority, and in the case of a listed building or a property with a distinctive façade, it is subject to the urban planning department’s approval. For a standard shop front, it is usually not a problem, but please check in advance, as the planning permission is issued by the local authority and not by us. We can, however, provide the dimensions and a visualisation if your application requires them.