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<br />INSTAllATIONS: <br /> <br />Far too often installation is treated as an after thought, and this practice, however widespread, often <br />leads to unwanted problems. The correct installation of your SIGN-FoAM3@ sign will not only ensure a <br />long lifespan to your sign, but also add substance, mass, as well as interest, thus drawing additional <br />attention to your sign. There are as many installation methods as there are signs; this section will <br />review some of the more common installation methods that have been used successfully for many <br />years. SIGN-FOAM3@ installations generally fall into one of three main categories: Ground mounts, Wall <br />mounts and Hanging signs. <br /> <br />GROUND MOUNT <br />The most common mounting technique is the ground mount, including both back post and side post <br />mounts. <br /> <br /> <br />For a single-sided sign, a back post mount is a strong and effi- <br />cient method. As the name suggests, the sign is attached to a <br />mounting structure that is completely behind the sign. This <br />method generally incorporates two lengths of treated lumber <br />(usually 4"x4" or 4"x6"), that are used as posts. These posts are <br />connected by a 2"x4" that extends across the back of the top or <br />bottom of the sign. This cross-member not only provides addi- <br />tional mounting points, but it adds rigidity to the sign, as well. <br /> <br />For back post installations, run a deck screw or other <br />fastener through the face of the sign and into the <br />posts in back, using bondo or spackling compound <br />to cover the screw head. <br /> <br />SIGNS OF THE TIMES <br /> <br />32 <br /> <br /> <br />r,_-.~..:VY.>-':' ., _ , "-- ---;- ---.--::-~------7?"--""~-"--'-""'-,~ <br />