2/2016
Why Sign Post Sleeves Should Be Made of Durable Plastic
Most people probably do not realize how much they rely on sign posts in their daily lives. Just driving around town, running your normal errands, you probably look at wide variety of signs, whether on the street or in shopping centers. Signs have a wide variety of uses which is why they are so heavily prevalent. Signs have been around for a long time and they are not going anywhere so when making the investment it is important to take every precaution to protect and preserve their durability so that they have a long life. Signs are placed in their location by installing their sign post into the ground - whether that is dirt, concrete, asphalt or some other material. Most sign posts are exposed not only to what they are installed in, but also outside elements, people and vehicles. All of these factors can degrade the quality of the sign post, wearing it down until it ultimately erodes or breaks altogether. The best possible way to protect sign posts is to first install a sign post sleeve in the ground and then place the sign post inside of the sleeve.
Sign post sleeves, such as the ones manufactured by SW Services, are designed to protect sign posts so that their life is extended which reduces the need for repairs and replacement. Sign post sleeves are made of durable plastic that is 24 inches in length. The sleeve is installed into the ground and it then protects the sign post from outside damage. Sign post sleeves could be made of a variety of materials such as wood or metal but the ideal material is plastic. Durable plastic will not erode or rust, unlike other material options, so it will provide prolonged protection. Once installed in the ground it is easy to place a sign post inside the sleeve. Should the need to replace the sign post arise, simply remove the sign post from the sleeve and replace it with the new sign post. This is far easier than having to dig up a sign every time replacement is needed, especially if the sign is in concrete or asphalt. This added protection will help reduce the need for extensive maintenance which will save in labor costs and the reduction in damage will reduce material expenses - these things combined add up to big savings. Additionally, an advantage of using plastic sign post sleeves, as opposed to other materials, is that you can choose from a variety of colors that either coordinate with the graphic design of the sign, blend in with surroundings or are color coded for other purposes. Being able to choose from plastic sign post sleeve colorsĀ offers the ultimate personalization and gives your signs the most professional appearance and supreme protection available today.