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I have a 4'x8' double face sign to do and wanted to do it by using only one sheet of substrate. I was wondering if DiBond would work or should i just use 3/4" MDO? It will be mounted between two 4x4post with a top,bottom rail, obviously i need it to be able to hold up against the wind. Hope i explained that correctly.
Thnx in advance,
-------------------- BJ Carter ABC Signs & Graphics Appomattox,Virginia Posts: 31 | From: Appomattox, VA | Registered: May 2004
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What is MDO in Australia? sorry to be ignorant
-------------------- Michael Potter Dove Cottage 16 Dolphin Street Deception Bay 4508 Posts: 10 | From: brisbane, australia | Registered: May 2006
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1/2" mdo with 4x4 and 2x4 will be just fine
-------------------- Aaron Haynes Aaron's Signs & Windows Napa Ca aa4signs@sbcglobal.net ------------ Important Rule For Life: "Look out for number one... Don't step in number two" ------------ If your never the lead dog on the sled...the scenery never changes. Posts: 241 | From: Napa Ca. USA | Registered: Dec 1998
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Dibond will not span 8' without support. Way too flexable. Alumalite & MDO have more substance. Your price difference between the two isn't huge, but if you want a ready made surface, go with Dibond or Alumalite. If you are painting it yourself, go with 3/4 MDO.
""Good judgment comes from experience; and a lot of that comes from bad judgment" - Will Rogers Posts: 3487 | From: Beautiful Newaygo, Michigan | Registered: Mar 2003
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I would recommend against a single sheet of dibond for 32 sq feet. It's the plastic in the middle that's the problem. It's too dang pliable and will not hold up in the wind. If it has to be a single panel, mdo with well sealed edges will be the least expensive option.
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There is another DiBond type substrate called Poly Metal which comes in ¼" thick. I have used it for a 4x8 and it has worked out fine. The thinner DiBond is too flexible but the thicker Poly Metal board holds up. Get those chrome sign brackets for ¼ substrates for your installation. They work great. Don't forget to use stainless steel nuts and bolts or you'll get a nice orange stain down the sign as it rusts!
Sign-cerely, Steve
-------------------- Steve Luck Sign Magic Inc. 2718-b Grovelin Godfrey, Illinois 62035 (618)466-9120 signmagic@sbcglobal.net Posts: 870 | From: 2718-b Grovelin Godfrey, Illinois 62035 | Registered: Dec 2004
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I have had good results from using ¾" SignWhite from Pioneer Supply Company in Pittsburgh. It's a ready-to-go white factory-finished MDO type. Very heavy duty stuff. Make sure you insist that it is perfect both sides. Every once in awhile I'll get one that has a weird indentation or something on one side. Seal & paint the edges and you are good to go. love....jill
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Like OP said, I use a lot of AlumiCore. Most of the time I use the 10mm in that situation but have used the 5mm also with no problems. Had lots of my signs come through the 130 mph Ivan and 120 mph Dennis and they didn't blow out, away or apart.
-------------------- Jon Jantz Snappysign.com jjantz21@gmail.com http://www.allcw.com Posts: 3395 | From: Atmore, AL | Registered: Nov 2005
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Hey Michael P. from down under, MDO stands for Medium Density Overlay. It's basically plywood with phenolic overlay sheets on both sides. This makes the surface smooth and attractive for easy painting, lettering or applying of vinyl.
Havin' fun,
Checkers
-------------------- a.k.a. Brian Born www.CheckersCustom.com Harrisburg, Pa Work Smart, Play Hard Posts: 3775 | From: Harrisburg, Pa. U.S.A. | Registered: Nov 1998
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3/4" is really heavy stuff and cost more than 1/2" with 4x4 post and 2x4 rails 3/4" is over kill to me unless you plan on parking a truck on top of your sign. dibond and alumalite is cool stuff but to floppy in the center for a 2 sided 4x8 if wind is a problem
-------------------- Aaron Haynes Aaron's Signs & Windows Napa Ca aa4signs@sbcglobal.net ------------ Important Rule For Life: "Look out for number one... Don't step in number two" ------------ If your never the lead dog on the sled...the scenery never changes. Posts: 241 | From: Napa Ca. USA | Registered: Dec 1998
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Hi Michael P, I've asked the question about MDO, Dibond and Alumalite on chat in the past. There doesn't seem to be an equivalent here that I'm aware of. The Signwhite Jill mentions is apparently very different to the Signwhite here as well, although it would probably sell well if they manufactured/marketed it. DF
-------------------- David Fisher D.A. & P.M. Fisher Services Brisbane Australia da_pmf@yahoo.com Trying out a new tag: "Parents are the bones on which children cut their teeth Peter Ustinov Posts: 1450 | From: Brisbane Queensland Australia | Registered: Nov 1998
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