why would a city spec gatorboard for simplistic info signs

[gabagoo]

I have a client who sent me a spec from the city, which is probably so far out of date...in any case they are 18 x 24 inch signs that get nailed to areas of construction explaining something related to not storing hazardous materials near the trees. I have done these signs many times over the years using 4mm coroplast with no issues... but can't figure out why the spec would be gator foam? any ideas?

 

[Pat Whatley]

Because somebody is trying to be overly specific to make sure you understand them but they don't know the correct terminology.

I have people refer to coro as foam board and gator foam a few times a week.

 

[gabagoo]

gatorfoam is about 8-10 times as much for a disposable sign.....

 

[Mosh]

Touch it and it gets a dent in it, I hate the stuff and belittle people you want me to use it, mostly artsy types.

 

[Gino]

I didn't even know it was considered an exterior product......................... ?? :ROFLMAO:

 

[HIGHSPEEDGRAPHIX]

Typical case of a designer or architectect that doesn't have a clue about the sign industry or its materials.

 

[MikePro]

might just be making a reference to any material that doesn't have the corrugated flutes of coroplast.

win some points by just asking them their intention, and recommend dibond>gatorfoam for obvious reasons.

 

[visual800]

Ill second the dumb architect, they always call for overboard products.

 

[Sign Works]

Someone putting their engineering degree to use.