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FAQ
FAQ and KNOWLEDGEBASE
WHY ARA SIGNS: Why should I purchase a sign from ARA Signs? (4 solid reasons why we offer the best, most durable outdoor reflective aluminum signs available… and at an affordable price)
Our WARRANTY and RETURN POLICY: What guarantee do you offer? How long will the sign last outdoors? How do I return a sign and obtain a refund?
Traffic Signs installed on PRIVATE PROPERTY: Why does state, county or city sign SIZE and GRADE of reflective sheeting requirements for signs along public streets also apply to Traffic signs (speed limit, parking, regulatory, warning etc.) I am installing on my PRIVATE PROPERTY?
About our Sign Making MATERIALSand Methods
- Our ALUMINUM: What type of aluminum do you use, and why?
- Our REFLECTIVE SHEETING: What type of sheetings do you use, and why?
- Our sign making METHODS and QUALITY CONTROL
- About ALODINE 1200 COATING (Chromate Conversion Process): What is that light golden-brown color on the back of my sign?
- Why ALUMINUM and NOT plastic, fiberglass, wood or steel?
BEST TYPE of SIGN for:
- HOT, SUNNY CLIMATES: What is the best type of sign for hot, sunny locations?
- COLD and WET CLIMATES: What is the best choice for cold and wet locations?
- DURABILITY: What is the longest lasting type of sign for outdoor use?
CUSTOM SIGNS
- Our CUSTOM SIGNS: Why should I purchase a custom sign from ARA Signs?
- GRADES OF REFLECTIVE SHEETING OPTIONS for CUSTOM SIGNS: What options are available and what grade of reflective sheeting should I use for Custom Signs?
- COLOR COMBINATIONS for CUSTOM SIGNS: What are the best COLORS for Custom Signs?
- Custom Signs SIZES & SHAPES: What SIZE sign should I use? What SHAPE works best?
- SIZE of CUSTOM TRIANGLE signs: How are triangle shaped signs measured? I ordered a YIELD (or CUSTOM TRIANGLE) sign and it is SMALLER than the size stated. Why?
- TEXT SIZE and LEGIBILITY for Custom Signs: What is the smallest SIZE TEXT should I use? What can I do to improve LEGIBILITY to make my sign easier to read and understand?
U.S. GOVERNMENT and MILITARY purchases: Is ARA Signs registered with SAM.GOV? What are the FAR and other regulations governing the purchase of signs? Do you accept my GSA / Government credit card?
Mounting HOLES and CORNERS: Do the signs come with holes and rounded corners?
LEAD TIME: When will I receive my sign(s)?
SHIPPING: What shipping options are available?
PAYMENT METHODS and BUSINESS CREDIT: What types of payments do you accept? Do you offer credit accounts to established businesses?
MUTCD COMPLIANT: Are your traffic signs ‘MUTCD Compliant’? Will your signs meet the sign regulations in my location?
HELP
- How can I PLACE AN ORDER or GET A PRICE QUOTE?
- How can I GET ADDITIONAL INFORMATION or HELP WITH AN ORDER?
CARE and MAINTENANCE
- CARE and MAINTENANCE: I’ve unpacked my signs and I have questions. How do I store my signs untill I'm ready to install them?
- CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS: How do I clean my sign?
- 3M ANTI-GRAFFITI OVERLAY: What is it and how will it protect against vandalism?
SIGN POSTS and Sign Mounting HARDWARE
- GENERAL INFORMATION
- SIGN POSTS: What types of posts are available? What type should I use?
- HARDWARE: What type of hardware should I use to mount a sign to a post or wall?
- INSTALLATION Instructions and Drawings
- SQUARE SIGN POSTS
- “EZ” Square Sign Posts: Installation Drawing
- “Break-Away” Square Sign Posts: Installation Drawing
- U-CHANNEL SIGN POSTS
- U-Channel Post: Mounting sign to U-Channel post (with or without ‘sign saver’ washer) Drawing
- U-Channel Post “Break-Away” hardware: Installation Drawing
- Z-Bar and 3M VHB TAPE: Instructions and Photos
- REMOVABLE PLAQUES: mounting Instructions and Drawings
- REPLACING BENT & DAMAGED SIGN POSTS: Instructions
- STREET LIGHT POLE HARDWARE: to mount signs to large diameter posts
- SQUARE SIGN POSTS
About GRADES of REFLECTIVE SHEETING
- GRADES of Reflective Sheetings What GRADE do I need or is required for traffic signs installed on public or private roads?
- GRADES of Reflective Sheeting for Traffic Signs on PRIVATE PROPERTY: Why do the same requirements for signs on city streets apply to me?
- GRADES of Reflective Sheeting Options for CUSTOM SIGNS: What options are available and what grade should I use for custom signs?
- Are non-reflective, vinyl signs available? Why are your reflective signs less expensive and more durable than non-reflective signs?
About SIZES of SIGNS
- Sizes of TRAFFIC Signs: What size traffic sign (speed limit, parking, regulatory, warning etc.) is required on public or privately owned roads?
- Sizes of Traffic Signs on PRIVATE PROPERTY: Why do the same requirements for signs on city streets apply to me?
- YIELD and CUSTOM TRIANGLE sign measurements:How are triangle shaped signs measured? I ordered a YIELD (or CUSTOM TRIANGLE) sign and it is SMALLER than the nominal size stated. Why?
- Sizes of CUSTOM Signs:What SIZE CUSTOM SIGN should I order?
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