Minor changes to monument signs do not always require a major overhaul to the sign. Based on the design of the sign, we can simply produce new faces or panels and either replace the existing ones or directly install them over the old ones. This is a very cost-effective and efficient process. Below is an example of a project we …
We have many older apartment complexes in the Bay Area. Most at some point embark on major overhauls to improve the property and attract new tenants. Part of these improvements include new signage. Here is an example a project we recently completed for such a complex. The scope of work included a whole new design and color scheme for the …
You typically see parking height clearance bars as round tubes hanging from building structures and parking entries. But we can also produce custom hanging signs to provide directional and other related information that are unique to that building or parking lot. Here is an example of such a custom hanging sign we created for an office complex. The color scheme …
When a large company leases a building for only a few years, it may not make sense to spend a huge amount on new high end permanent signage. Using cost-effective panel signs, graphics, and monument covers you can re-brand the site for the lease period without breaking the bank. Here is an example of a project we recently completed in …
Most parking signs you see are the standard blue background and white text. But they don’t have to be especially on a private property. These signs can be made with unique colors to match the corporate logo and branding guidelines. Here is an example of a parking sign job we completed for a company in the south bay. The color …
Bronze plaques create a sense of permanence anywhere they’re installed. With a solid look and build they last for many years. Longer than many other types of signage. Here is an example of a bronze plaque we designed and produced for Foothill College recently in the honor of our veterans. We also designed and produced a custom mounting stand for …
As we’ve discussed many time before, corporate logo changes are very common in any industry. Hotels are no exception. Any new logo or graphic changes must be adapted to the existing signage which requires detailed technical surveys of all signs. Here is a recent project we completed for the Red Lion Hotel in the Monterey area. The scope of work …
If visibility at a great value is what you need for your business, then panel signs may be the answer. Using digital printing we can produce any type of graphic to meet the needs of the business. Here is an example of project we recently completed for a preschool in Sunnyvale. Cost was obviously a consideration but visibility was the …
Home owner associations (HOAs) have many responsibilities. One area than involves us is signage. We produce a range of signs for these HOAs that include but are not limited to pool rule and parking related signage. However, some of the larger projects involve street signs. We recently completed a large project that involved all street signs within the condominium complex. …
Some people call them sandwich boards, sidewalks signs, or a-frame signs. These are typically plastic frames that you can put PVC signs or printed images in. However, there are also very custom A-frames that we produce in very special cases. These custom signs are handmade for a high-end look. Special hardware must also be used for attachment of the panels. …
One of the other building code signs that can be customized is evaluation maps. These signs can have different color schemes and sizes as along as they contain the correct required information. Here is an example of the recent project we did that involved custom evacuation maps. A couple of different options were presented to the client until one was …
Simple, Functional, and Cost-Effective. Sometimes that is all the signs you need for your business. The location and the type of business can also dictate the types of sign that would best serve that need. Here is a job we recently completed for a dentist office. A post and panel monument and a wall panel sign were all that was …
Many businesses use theme based signage to identify different work areas within the company. These signs can be text only or have a graphical appearance. Here is a recent sign we designed, produced, and installed for a client in the south bay. This client wanted a Greek mythological theme for their signs. This was an addition to an earlier project …
Although there are many online services for getting printed material for advertising and trade shows, when it comes to design and production, many clients choose to go with a brick and mortar sign company where they have much more control over the outcome. The client can come in and actually talk to us about what they need and also look …
For businesses with access on the side and parking in the rear of a building, additional signs may be needed for identification and branding purposes. These secondary signs do not necessarily need to be very elaborate based on the type of business. In such cases, businesses tend to spend more money on their primary front signage and less so for …
When you approach an auto service center, sometimes it is not clear where you need to go after you enter or even which way to enter. That is where clearly marked signs come in . Here is an example of a service center signage project we recently completed at a Bay Area Tesla location. These signs provide clear directions to …
Property management companies working with their HOAs look at different improvements in the complex on a regular basis. This of course includes signage. When we walk through a large property, we can usually identify additional signs that can provide relevant information, better safety, or guidance for visitors to where they need to go. Here is an example of a project …
Directional signs for your clients and customers are very key in guiding them to where they need to go once they get on your parking area. This is especially true for new customers who’ve never been to your place of business. Here is a recent project we completed for Tesla to help improve their directional signage . The signs meet …
More and more public and private parking lots are allocating convenient spaces for electric vehicles as well as charging stations. Of course these spaces are generally marked. But in some cases additional identification and signage may be needed to provide information such as sponsoring companies or businesses. Here is a recent project we completed for a property on the peninsula …
Some of our projects do not initially start out with the end client. We actually launch many projects working directly with designers and architects who represent end users. This approach allows us to create designs upfront and fine-tune them working with the client’s representative before it is presented to them. Here is an example that demonstrates this approach. The sign …
Large banks change their site signs or graphic regularly. This is sometimes due to new regulations, new interest rates, or local city codes. We usually work with national sign companies or project management firms to produce and install signage for large banks at their local branches. Here is a recent example of a pole and monument signs we completed for …
Sign renovation is a continuous process. One of the considerations when renovating or refurbishing a sign is whether or not the original look and feel needs to be maintained. In some cases the property owner or manager may choose the keep the same color schemes and graphics. In other cases they may go a whole new route. Here is an …
Signs don’t always have to be fancy and colorful. Many signs are made to be practical or functional. Secondary doors and entrances in commercial and industrial properties need basic identification signs to guide employees, vendors, or service personnel to the right location. Through digital print technologies, we can create functional signs bearing the companies’ logos easily and cost-effectively. Here is …
As we know most structures, properties, and yes even signs need to be refreshed once in a while. This includes parking signs. Beside normal wear a tear, contents of parking or property signs may change. Perhaps new parking hours or new logos and color schemes. Here is a job we recently completed for The Pruneyard. Complete replacement of their existing …
Summer is generally a good time to update or replace old signs and graphics. In many cases wholesale replacement of the signs is not necessary. Sometimes a paint job and some new lettering (or graphics) will take care of it. Here is a case where the client wanted new custom cut monument panels to replace the old ones. We produced …