Search results

To reiterate, we're talking about a parking garage. Virtually any building that has a parking garage is going to have a property manager. That property manager, or those delegated by the property manager, have the final say on everything from signage to landscaping to when you can perform your...

On the flip side....here's another classic installers conundrum I've ran into more than once: You have a long set of letters to install on a brick wall... You level and hang your pattern... You realize the baseline of the letters on the pattern, although level, isn't following the mortar...

You bet. There are instances where the slope is very gradual and installing the sign level makes the sign look off. Those are the situations that bug me. But that's the benefit of ensuring the customer makes the call. If they tell you they want them installed level, that...

I've had more than one customer come in with a level to check if a sign is truly level. In one case it was because the sign was rectangular but then the end had a large swoosh as part of the logo. It made the sign look left-heavy and even though I knew it was level, it did look off-level. It was...

I've done quite a few parking garages and this is typical of every single one - without exception. Whether the signs should be truly level or 'look level' is a call that should be made by the customer, not the installer. It's one of the first conversations I have when installing parking garage...

I didn't price the full size vans so I can't speak to how the prices compare. I wanted something that would carry 4x8 sheets and would still fit in a parking garage. This is about the only van that fits that description. You can find this online, but the Metris starts right at 30k. Mine was a...

Yeah, it's perfect for that kind of stuff.

Yeah, having to trailer it irks me. I was really hoping it would fit in the van. Oh well... I'll keep the 1930 in mind for the future though, thanks Keith.

I don't really need much reach. I install non-illuminated signs and this will probably reach 90-something percent of what I install. Ladders are great for some jobs, but going up and down a ladder 20, 30, 40 times to hang a pattern, retrieve letters, etc. gets a bit old. Yeah, this definitely...

It goes up and down, drives and turns both when lowered and raised, 5mph when lowered, slower when raised. It's intended use is for flat, indoor surfaces. There are times a ladder is better than any lift. There are times a lift is better than any ladder. I find myself in both situations pretty...

Unfortunately, it's a few inches too high for the van.. It will need to be trailered. Do you seriously think Crown didn't think of the safety end of things? :rolleyes: The thing weighs 1, 400 pounds - it's not going to tip over.

Not perfect for every install, but there are some this will be perfect for. Working height (what you can reach) is about 17'. Fits through a 30" door.

Masonry screws with washers, paint to match. A few dabs of Lexel.

Decided to just go with some magnets for the side since there's time's I want to identify who I am and other times I don't. Quick little diddy thanks to Phillip...

Congrats...creeping up on that milestone myself.

Thanks! The boxes behind the drivers seat are DeWalt Tstaks. Boxes over drivers side wheel well are DeWalt Tough Boxes. DeWalt Tough cart is over the other wheel well. Roof-mounted ladder rack is a Weatherguard, purchased off Amazon. The parts organizers on the rear doors are off Amazon...

I would use Oracal 8510. Lays down beautifully. Texted you.

Thanks! The next install you send my way, I'll swing by and you can check it out. :wink:

No, primarily because I install for other sign companies. I don't really want calls from non-industry people.

VHB & Lexel