So you need a sign installed in the Twin Cities, eh?
What should you do first? You just found a guy going out of business, bought his sign off of Ebay and had it shipped to Minnesota. Now what?
Your in luck, here is a quick check list on the things to do to get your new old sign installed here in Minnesota.
- Does it fit? All cities have size restrictions on wall signs. Usually 10-15% of the area of the wall on which it will be installed.
- Does it match? Many landlords and some cities require that the sign match the other signs in the shopping center.
- Did the landlord approve? It only takes a moment to ask.
- Is it up to code? Check the sign for a UL label. This tells the electrical inspector that this electric sign was manufactured to specific criteria for safety.
- Does it work? Surprisingly, many signs that have been shipped in, that you bought dirt cheap, doesn’t work
- Did you call a licensed sign installer? Many if not all cities in the Twin Cities require a licensed sign installer to actually hang the sign.
Just a couple of simple questions, but questions that could save you hundreds, and maybe thousands of dollars. No one wants a wall sign that they can’t hang.
good signing
PS – call your local sign guy (763-753-7571) he may have some used signs hanging around looking for a good home.
December 10, 2008 at 3:02 pm |
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