[ASC-list] Best beachside signs? [SEC=OFFICIAL]

[Jane Thomas]

Hi Clare 🙂

I live in Darwin and our signs also get destroyed by the climate! I think
you're on the right track with metal – something super durable like traffic
or parking signs which are usually aluminium. I guess the complexity of the
artwork might dictate what method to use for its application. This place
<https://davidgolf.com.au/product/custom-routed-aluminium-signs/> (that
does golf course signs!) engraves signs and then fills the engraved areas
with outdoor paint. I think most traffic signs have some kind of reflective
component – not sure how the artwork is applied but I reckon it's worth
investigating places that make custom traffic control or parking signage.

cheers
Jane

On Wed, 8 Nov 2023 at 06:40, Clare Mullen <clare.mullen at bom.gov.au> wrote:

>
> Morning brains trust!!
>
> We need to produce an education sign for our tide gauge in Niue (Niue is a
> dot of an island east of Fiji; one plane in and out per week!). I need help
> with how and where for production please!
>
> Please consider
>
>    - We would like to make the signage as hard wearing and durable as
>    possible. All signage gets eaten in the Pacific by the sun and the wind and
>    the salty air. (As does all outdoor signage, but particularly in the
>    Pacific!)
>    - boss thinks maybe: *Needs to be stainless steel or aluminum - to
>    suit marine environment. Artwork is the other issue needs to be uv stable*
>    - Our lead technician in Adelaide is going to Niue in two weeks
>    (leaves 24 Nov.) and wants to take the sign.  I am based in Melbourne
>    and can manage production from here.
>    - "The board needs to be 700mm x 500mm maximum to fit in our luggage"
>    (says our tech!). I'm wondering if you could do a hard wearing sticker that
>    would roll up if effective; easier to transport?! Suggestions welcome!
>
> Any suggestions on best production and transport welcome. Thanks in
> advance. No - I don't need an island courier at this point(!!). Sample
> attached (not aluminium).
>
> Thanks in advance. Kind regards to all
>
> Clare
>
> Ps there is a different sign in Kiribati (also another Pacific dot
> island!) with different info that was painted by the locals. However, the
> paint wears off, and the dial rusted over so could not be moved! No dial
> for this Job, but part of lessons learnt!
>
> *Clare Mullen *(she / her)
>
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>
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>
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>
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