what is the lifespan of corriboard?

[Shane Drew]

Our 10mm corflute (fluted plastic) has a life of less than 12 months in the weather. We have the highest UV readings in the world though, so that is a factor.

If its anything like our product here though, it will be vandalised within 6 months, so its never usually a problem.

It goes yellow and brittle with age though, and was never intended for long term use.

[Angelique Muller]

Thanks for that Shane,

I would be worried about fixing it….. with the windy conditions here in this coastal area that it would tear quite easily?

[Gavin MacMillan]

If it’s the same as correx style sheets then tearing is an issue, fixing it up with big washers helps but doesn’t look great!

G

[Angelique Muller]

I saw someone using cable ties to fix them… did not look great… but I don’t think it would last…..

Looking at the pricing guide that I use as a reference for pricing signs on corriboard is a good bit cheaper. The material is cheaper but there is the same amount of time and labour involved as aluminium composite.
And since labour is the biggest part of the cost I would prever to use good materials that last… It is fine for signs that are only up for a couple of days/weeks… but would anyone use it for signs that are supposed to last longer?

I am only asking because I recently lost out on a job to someone who quoted a better price (using corriboard instead of alluminium composite)

I am trying to work out if I made the right decision in my choices in my proposal to the client….. so I know for next time 😮

[Jill Marie Welsh]

Coro is not made to last forever. The thinner stuff lasts a year at best without fading. It gets brittle and starts to deteriorate. It also bends and creases along the flutes in the wind.
I re-did an A-board for someone. In winter we throw salt on the sidewalks to melt the ice. It also melts coro.

Next time, show the customer a sample of each material and explain why yours (aluminum) is better. If they are cheap and buy the coro, they will be buying them twice by the time 2 years have passed.

You are right about the same amount of labor involved. I can never figure why signfolks base the cost of the entire product around the fact that coro is a cheaper substrate. Sell them on the advertising value and also quality, when you can.

Love….Jill

[Shane Drew]

quote Angelique Muller:

I am only asking because I recently lost out on a job to someone who quoted a better price (using corriboard instead of alluminium composite)

I am trying to work out if I made the right decision in my choices in my proposal to the client….. so I know for next time 😮

Angelique, its the old quality versus price dilemma.

Composite would last for 5 to 7 years. Your client will not get the same lifespan out of the cheaper plastic material.

Personally I don’t worry about the jobs I miss when they go the cheap route, although granted it is very annoying, but you want a reputation for quality, not for being the cheapest price.

I know its hard, especially if you need the work, but it pays in the long run.

If you develop a client base only wanting a cheap job, you’ll make no money at all in the overall scheme of things.

Sad part is your client probably saved 30% off the price, but will only last 50% of the life of the better substrate,, so he’s actually paid more for the sign. Clients don’t see it that way though, until the sign fails, and then pride doesn’t let them go back to you for fear you’ll say ‘I told you so’.

Its a no win situation in some ways.

[Angelique Muller]

Thank you all for opinions/advice……….makes me feel a bit better & that I made the right choices 😀

[Glenn Sharp]

Angelique…..It’s worth talking to your supplier really,

we use massive quantities of the 5mm stuff and the UV treatment (which is what prevents the board becoming brittle) can differ greatly between the different brands.

I would think the 10mm board would have a UV treatment to last between 1 and 2 years depending on it’s location but it’s definitely worth asking

fluted PVC is like everything else in that it will vary between manufacturers

I would never advise using it for medium to long term signage though as has been said

[Neil Herbert]

Angelique we have in the past eyeleted correx board then cable tied in place this works ok.

Neil