Outdoor signs are extremely important for businesses. By placing an attention-grabbing sign, you make your business more visible and attractive to passersby and prospective customers.
However, just like any other piece of property, you must take care of your business sign to increase its life and your returns.
Here at Digital Panther, as your signage company, we not only make signs but offer maintenance and repair services. Here are some maintenance tips to take care of your business sign.
Have Your Electrical Signs Cleaned Regularly
This is the most important form of sign maintenance. Our signage cleaning specialists will inspect your signage system, open up the body and take a look inside.
Debris, dirt and insects can damage the signage system by covering the holes created for water drainage. Dirt and standing water can damage the electrical sign easily.
Be sure to have your electrical sign company inspect your electrical signs regularly. This
Place a Shade Above Your Business Sign
A shade above your sign will help increase its shelf life by protecting it from the elements. Just like a roof over your home protects you, so does a roof over your business sign.
It might sound like a huge cost, but it’s a solid investment that’s sure to pay off in the long run.
Protect the Foundation
Just like the foundation of your home, the foundation of your sign is the most important part. It’s important to check for standing water and dirt near the sign’s foundation. Ensure the drainage near the sign works properly.
Water must shed away from the signage system without ever puddling up around it. Adding a trench around the sign is a great way to direct water away and keeping the sign protected.
Replace Burned Out Lights
Make sure all the lighting in the outdoor business signs is functioning. This can mean changing the light within the sign or replacing burned out lights above the sign.
As part of our scheduled maintenance call outs, we will inspect all your signs to check if any lights need replacing.
Use Quality Materials
Whether you like making your business signs yourself or buying from a signage company, it’s important to use quality materials. For instance, it’s a good idea to use oil-based, latex or polyutherane paints on your sign panel. These are well-designed materials that protect your sign against inclement weather conditions.
Signs made of foam board, gator board, ultra board and artist’s acrylic paint are a big NO. Work with a reliable sign company to choose quality signs that will stand the test of time.
Need Help with Sign Maintenance?
Digital Panther is a leading signage company in Leeds with over 25 years of experience. Not only do we design, build and install business signs but we also provide maintenance and repair services.
Contact us today for a free quote.