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Site boards – best material to use?
Hi all.
I’ve been asked to quote for some site boards. The usual tresspassing and warning signs.
The customer isn’t really bothered what kind of material I use as long as its white and reasonably priced.
The old signs they have at the moment are 5/6mm thick and what looks like foamex but a bit tougher, more like perspex but not. if you understand any of that. What material would any of you use?
If I use foamex, is it ok for outdoor use without a tray or do I need to treat the edges. I don’t want it soaking in water, if that’s what it does.
Also, how much roughly is a 8×4 sheet plus vat and delivery?
Cheers Mark
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10 Replies
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Mark
it sounds like it could be Forex top or similar, this is forex with a glossy face.
forex does not need the ends sealing, Dont get it confused with Foam -ex board, which is for interior use and looks more like a sandwich of material.
I would normally use coroplast or other type of fluted board for this 4 5 6 or even 10mm its cheaper than forex, 5mm is 5-8 quid a sheet.
forex top 5mm will be about £35 a sheet 1220×2440
plain forex a bit lessPrices will vary on quantity, and if you have an account or not with the supplier
Peter -
Thanks Peter. So is the Forex Plain just without a gloss finish then?
Where is a reputable place to purchase this from?
Cheers Mark
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Mark
Amari, europoint and cox all do variants,
5mm forex is fine for smallish signs on walls etc but it does tend to be brittle in cold weather, so not ideal if its going to get knocked about or moved a lot.peter
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Its for signs fixed to a wall at a security gate.
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my suggestion is definately corex/fluted board
the foam stuff breaks too easily
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I’d go for decent quality 5/6mm foamed PVC – give them gloss if you’re feeling generous! It’s getting fixed to a wall so unless there is a vandal problem it’ll be fine. Some nice two part screw caps & it looks better, anyway, it’s just PPE boards. I PERSONALLY avoid the flute board as customers often associate it with ‘cheap’ even though it has the potential to be better suited than PVC especially if for extenal jobs.
Peter’s right with the prices & quality, and don’t be tempted with ultra cheap foamed PVC at £15 a sheet, it’s powdery, brittle & sometimes virtaully non-stick!
Remember to factor in £10 – £15 for delivery per order
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For site boards I use fluted display board. It is quite tough and weather resistant and CHEAP! This is perfect for warning signs etc and can be tie wrapped onto fences etc. or screwed onto walls. Much better than foamex for this job.
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quote Marcella:For site boards I use fluted display board. It is quite tough and weather resistant and CHEAP! This is perfect for warning signs etc and can be tie wrapped onto fences etc. or screwed onto walls. Much better than foamex for this job.i have to agree with marcella…i use correx for all my warning signs too 😀
nik
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I’d agree, correx or similar fluted board for this.
Incidently we get our foam board from Amari, very good service.
Lee
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Thanx for all your help, very informative.
Cheers Mark
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