frame, and attached the new face with hex screws and washers. To attach the flex face material, the printed banner was centered on the existing aluminum frame. Numerous clamps were used to hold the bottom in place on the frame. Next we moved to the top of the frame, and (beginning top center) we worked toward each end, stretching the material tightly and securing it with hex screws. Then we worked on the two ends of the frame, using the same stretching method. This resulted in a “drum-tight” sign face. The aluminum frame was clamped in two places along the top of the twentyfour-foot length and lifted into place above the supports on the steel wall via a crane. Two helpers on ladders on each end of
Since flexible face
Pre-makeover (above): The former dealer’s name had been cut out, resulting in “negative” advertising space for the new owner.
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many opportunities to service this frame with new, updated faces. the sign frame guided it into place and secured it with hex bolts. After all the bolts were secured and tightened, we removed the straps from the frame and cleaned up the job site. The flex face rigid banner displays the logo and name of the new Honda dealership, and the result is a fresh, clean marketing tool that is seen by thousands of people every day across the parking lot of a local Wal-Mart. And since flexible face banners are not permanent, there are many opportunities to keep servicing this same banner frame with new and updated faces. Stay in touch with your customers and clients and continually show them your new marketing ideas and products. Everyone benefits and everyone wins when you keep your offerings here fresh and new. Mark K. Roberts is a thirty-five-year sign industry veteran, sign seminar instructor, and magazine columnist. Questions or comments? Email Mark at markrobertsigns@gmail.com. signshop.com
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