If you’re using pylon signs to advertise your company or business, you’ll want to know what to do when your sign shows wear or damage of any kind. You’ll also want to know how fast the repair process is so you can return your sign to its original state. Here is what you should do when there are issues with your pylon sign.
Bulb Replacement
Broken or missing LED bulbs on a pylon sign look less than professional. Any missing bulbs are a distraction to the entire purpose of your sign. The look and feel of the sign are diminished and when someone passes by, they wonder what the sign says and frankly think less of the entire sign. You want a sign to look fresh and appealing and that includes keeping it bright at any time of year.
Electrical Issues
With an LED display, you may have problems with the controller that revises or edits the message. Maybe the controller has connection difficulties. It could also need replacement. In addition, the components in the display itself may be bad and the connection between the different components could be defective. Any of these problems could mean an empty area in your LED display. You certainly don’t want that to happen with your sign.
Weather Conditions
Even though your pylon sign is made to tolerate weather situations, any major event could damage it. Whether it’s a hailstorm, strong winds, or a major disaster, these happenings that are beyond your control will compromise your sign’s structure. With professional help, teams from Tupp Signs can repair chips, cracks, dents, and other damage that may happen.
Paints and the Right Colors
Paint wear on your pylon sign can significantly detract from your sign’s message. You want to use a strong kind of paint that will tolerate the elements well. It should last without having to replace it because of fading. Any polyurethane paints for automotive purposes are best used with pylon signs, plus they withstand ultraviolet rays of the sun. A smooth and somewhat textured paint is the preference for most any sign. You want a paint that holds off dirt, grit, and debris buildup.
Of course, there will always be paint colors that are subject to fading, especially with the constant exposure to the sun. Colors that are susceptible to the sun are brighter ones, like bright reds, oranges, and blues. Avoid this if possible and look for colors that are muted. They’ll last a lot longer.
Long-lasting Materials
Most pylon and other signs today use concrete footers with frames of structural steel. Both concrete and steel are lasting materials. The front area of a pylon sign is clad with durable aluminum because of its rust resistance. Aluminum is flexible and can take on various shapes, whether it’s rectangular, rounded, or twisted. Other textures can be added to the aluminum.
Most sign designers can take aluminum, urethane, and foam and transform any of them into the look of masonry and other costly materials. When you actually use stone or brick in sign projects, the costs will go up, but ongoing upkeep also helps to keep repair costs down.
When choosing a pylon sign, make sure that someone properly constructs it with lasting materials like concrete footers, structural steel, and aluminum cladding. You want a sign that is durable rather than flimsy and one that will remain in service for years to come.
Landscaping Upkeep
One thing with any kind of pylon sign is you want to keep grass away from it. That will require attention on a fairly regular basis as the grass around a pylon sign needs to remain short or you’ll be mowing and edging forever. If you place a pylon sign in an area that requires some kind of landscaping, you’ll want it to be built up to not interfere with any kind of weed trimmer. Keep the trimmer away from the footers of your sign as the trimmer could cause damage to the paint, brick, or stonework of it.
When finding a location for your sign, you don’t want to place it near trees or bushes. If you place it near foliage and trees, you’ll have to take into consideration that landscaping maintenance will have to happen around the sign. Trimming and other tasks will occur regularly to keep the sign from not being viewed by those passing by the sign. You also have to think of any damage that could occur to the sign through any accidents with landscaping tools.
Structural Issues
A pylon sign doesn’t last forever and there are structural issues to consider. Any welds that could break or basic elements of the sign can bend and warp from exposure to varying temperatures. With the height of a pylon sign, you also have to worry about a piece of it falling on cars or people in the area. You don’t want that to happen. That’s why maintenance and upkeep of a sign are so important.
General Wear and Tear
Other issues that happen with pylon signs are general wear and tear that occur. As days, weeks, and years pass, any weathering, cracking, rusting, and yellowing all need to be addressed, and that includes any dings, dents, and chipping. It occurs with any sign. These problems will damage the looks of your sign. It will appear neglected and dated. Other issues with the sign could emerge from ignoring the inevitability of age and neglect.
When your pylon sign has been damaged or simply needs updating or replacement, Tupp Signs will be glad to advise you of what we can do to restore your sign. Call us at 302-322-1600. You don’t want to allow your sign to deteriorate further. We’ll get a team of expert technicians to your location as soon as possible to identify and attend to any issues you may have with your pylon sign.