Question Maximum Size sign for DiBond panel with 2 Cement Buckets

[FASTSIGNS-538]

In your experience, what's the max size a DiBond/Max Metal sign face can be and still only have (2) 5 Gallon cement buckets as anchors. We don't want it blowing away/falling.
Thanks!

 

[DerbyCitySignGuy]

In your experience, what's the max size a DiBond/Max Metal sign face can be and still only have (2) 5 Gallon cement buckets as anchors. We don't want it blowing away/falling.
Thanks!

Are you suggesting that you're going to mount the face to posts and set the posts in concrete buckets? Why not just bury the posts in the ground and call it a day?

 

[FASTSIGNS-538]

Are you suggesting that you're going to mount the face to posts and set the posts in concrete buckets? Why not just bury the posts in the ground and call it a day?

That would definitely be easier, but our customer doesn't want to bury the posts in the ground/disrupt the asphalt. The sign could be up anywhere from a month to a year at the most.

 

[Johnny Best]

I think a 2'x2' sign would blow over with two 5 gal buckets of cement. If you made a wooden sled and weights on back would serve the purpose better and get you a bigger size sign to use.

 

[FASTSIGNS-538]

I think a 2'x2' sign would blow over with two 5 gal buckets of cement. If you made a wooden sled and weights on back would serve the purpose better and get you a bigger size sign to use.

Thanks!

 

[BIG EASY DOES IT]

What about surface mounting the posts? This would only leave small holes for the concrete anchors. Which you could fill in when the sign is done. Something like you would use to mount a pergola to the ground.

 

[FASTSIGNS-538]

What about surface mounting the posts? This would only leave small holes for the concrete anchors. Which you could fill in when the sign is done. Something like you would use to mount a pergola to the ground.

That's a good idea. Thanks for your help!

 

[unclebun]

Wait...you mean your franchisor didn't teach you stuff like this?

 

[2B]

we have done 48"h x 18"w signs before.
you will have to decide how the wind is at your location.

NOTE: to give a better center of gravity, use a lower profile container.
we like using old tire rims filled with cement.

 

[FASTSIGNS-538]

Wait...you mean your franchiser didn't teach you stuff like this?

Yes, but it never hurts to get second opinions within the industry. Isn't that what this site is for?
I'm also not going to reply to someone who takes the time to reply/be helpful and say "I already know that!"

 

[FASTSIGNS-538]

we have done 48"h x 18"w signs before.
you will have to decide how the wind is at your location.

NOTE: to give a better center of gravity, use a lower profile container.
we like using old tire rims.

Thanks!!

 

[Texas_Signmaker]

I make 4'x4's and sometimes 4'x8' all the time on skids. That cement bucket idea is no bueno.

 

[Johnny Best]

 

[FireSprint.com]

There's a lot of helpful information here!

 

[Billct2]

Yep, like Texas and Johnny. Another variation is make it as a large A frame, add a couple cross members on the bottom for the weights. Speeds set up on site