CanDoASign4U
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I have a 2' x 2' 1½" thick HDU to be hung on an exterior wall. There is a sandblasted sign presently installed and this sign will be replacing it. Unfortunately that sign is smaller but it was hung flat against the wall without any signs of warping. The sign was installed using holes drilled in the foam, anchors in the wall and then rounded dowels used to fill in the holes. Pretty cool idea and a great look.
Everything I currently read warns of the HDU warping if installed this way and suggests that brackets be used instead. I had thought about using "L" shaped brackets on the top and bottom and minimizing how much they will show by putting part of the L underneath the sign. That will mean that the sign will stand off the wall the thickness of the aluminum. I'm curious if this will risk warping even more or if anyone has any better input or suggestions based on their personal experience?
Everything I currently read warns of the HDU warping if installed this way and suggests that brackets be used instead. I had thought about using "L" shaped brackets on the top and bottom and minimizing how much they will show by putting part of the L underneath the sign. That will mean that the sign will stand off the wall the thickness of the aluminum. I'm curious if this will risk warping even more or if anyone has any better input or suggestions based on their personal experience?
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