4/2016
Importance of Sign Post Sleeves With End Caps
Sign post sleeves may seem simple at first glance and, in theory, they are. They are a hard plastic sleeve that is installed into the ground to make it easy to install, remove and replace signs as needed. So, why bother when you can just install your sign directly into the ground? Is a sign post sleeve just adding another step to an already simple process? No. Sign posts sleeves may be simple in their appearance but they solve a myriad of problems in one fell swoop. At SW Services, we designed and produced the sign post sleeve because we saw a need and we wanted to fill it.
Typically, a sign is installed in dirt, cement, asphalt or other materials to keep it securely in place. But, sign post sleeves are exposed to the elements and tend to see a great deal of wear and tear over time. Whether by a car bumping into them, vandalism, or poor weather - signs incur damage more often then you may think. And when that damage occurs it is not as simple as just pulling out the sign and putting a new sign in, especially if it is buried in cement or asphalt. It is a laborious process to get a sign out when it should be simple. Additionally, if businesses change or signage needs to change, the same problem persists. Rather than installing signs directly into the ground, we propose that sign post sleeves be installed and then signs placed inside of the sleeves. Sign posts sleeves are made of a durable plastic that is 24 inches in length and installed on the outside bottom of a 2 inch square perforated tube sign post. Once the sleeve has been installed, it is simple to install or replace signs as needed because all you need to do is simply pull out the sign and put a new one in. The plastic sign post sleeve protects signs to help reduce damage from occurring so that your signs last longer. Additionally, should there not be a sign needed for some time, you can simply place an end cap over the top that prevents dirt and debris from entering the bottom open end of the foundation anchor sleeve. These end caps are made of the same durable plastic as the sign post sleeves and are available for the 2 1/4 inch and 2 inch square sign post tube sizes. While these solutions may seem simple at first glance, they are a cost-effective, efficiency-boosting, money-saving tool that all cities and businesses should implement.