What should I know about bronze finishes?
When ordering bronze letters and logos, it is important to note the finish and its appearance.
Caution: We do not recommend installing bronze in coastal or other humid climates. Installing bronze in coastal or humid climates will lead to corrosion over time and change the sign's appearance. If a metal sign is requested for a coastal area installation, consider an aluminum sign with an anodized finish for more durability.
Note: To protect stucco installation surfaces from any chemical reaction with metal letters, we recommend using standoffs. Standoffs create a gap between the letters and the stucco surface, preventing any material from bleeding onto the installation surface.
Chemically Oxidized Bronze
Existing oxidized bronze letters and logos can be color matched with a customer-supplied sample.
Bronze Patina
Patinas will vary from order to order. The finish appearance will change over time, depending on the installation environment, contact with moisture, and temperature.
Polished Bronze
Bronze letters and logos can be polished to a smooth glossy luster. By our standard manufacturing process, polished bronze letters and logos will have bead-blasted returns with a polished face finish. The metal will have a mirror-like appearance, but grit lines may show when viewed at certain angles and up close at eye level. Grit lines will not be visible once the sign is installed.
Note: Polished bronze requires letters and logos to be a minimum of 1/8 inch thick with a 1/2 inch stroke, requiring a welded stud mount. Restrictions may apply to letters and logos over 24 inches tall.
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