The Sign Maker: Posts for Signs
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Sign Posts Wood, Steel and Aluminium
This page displays a selection of our post designs. Our carpenters and blacksmiths also create custom designs to order. We primarily use oak and iroko for our wooden posts. Oak is a beautiful, strong, and durable wood. Iroko, similar to teak, is naturally oily and requires less maintenance. For painted posts, we use sapele, a stable and sustainable hardwood. Softwood posts are also available at a lower price point.
In addition to wood, we offer a range of metal posts, including hand-forged steel and wrought iron, as well as aluminum. Our aluminum posts are available in round or square shapes, various diameters, and any length.
Steel Post With Hanging Arm
We asked our blackmith to design a metal post with hanging bracket attached and he has done an amazing job. The standard steel posts is 2.5m high, 610mm to end box steel horizontal, 730mm in total with 300mm between hooks. However our blacksmith can make to any size, with spear ends or ball ends and a variey of fixings. They are normally painted black but other colours include white, moss green, dark blue & grey.
Aluminium Posts
Grey or white aluminium posts are available in various heights from 1m to 4m and with a post diameter of 50mm or 76mm. Post caps and base plates are included in the price. These posts are ideal for signs with channels on the reverse. We do also supply the channels.
The base plate and post cap is included in the post price. Finials can be supplied if required. Posts need 300mm -700mm underground.
Wooden Posts for Signs
We offer a wide range of wooden posts, including oak, painted hardwood, iroko, and softwood. Each type of timber has its advantages: oak is the strongest, iroko requires minimal maintenance, and softwood is the most affordable. These timbers are available in any height and standard sizes of 58 x 58mm, 70 x 70mm, and 95 x 95mm, with other sizes available upon request.
Wooden Ladder Signs
Wooden ladder signs are ideal for use as entrance signs, especially when listing more than one property, such as where several houses share a drive or at the entrance of a business park. s standard they can have one, two, three or even four signs in various sizes.
We offer a variety of choices in timber, sizes, and the number of signs on the posts. These signs can be painted in tough commercial two-pack paint, treated with high gloss coach enamel, satin varnished, or oiled. As always, other variations can be quoted for.
Signs on posts can be front fixed or mortised
Oak Framed Entrance Signs
These wooden-framed signs are beautiful entrance signs for large houses, farms, or businesses. Using a combination of traditional oak with modern aluminium composite, we have created an elegant sign to grace any entrance.
There are four standard sizes, but as always, we make them to any size and can use other materials for the panels. They are also available blank for other sign makers.
Aluminium Tray Sign on Posts
Aluminium tray sign on square aluminium posts 50mm x 50mm. Available in any RAL colour. Can be single or double sided. Very smart entrance signs for commercial or domestic properties.
These can be made to almost any size and are powder coated to most RAL colours. Very impressive low maintenance signs.
Sent out ready assembled.
Aluminium Finger Posts
Make it easy for your visitors to find their way around with these aluminium finger posts. Available in any colour with and one to eight arms. These can be pointed to any direction by just adjusting a grub screw. Can be one one level or different levels.
As standard, the aluminium is 3mm thick, which is fine for most places. If the finger post is to be sited in a high wind location, we can make stronger 16mm thick arms
Finger Posts
There are various options with the finger posts. Wooden finger posts can be made from natural oak or iroko with 70mm or 95mm posts. The large posts can be octagonal or square. Oak is normally treated with a commercial long life satin varnish, Iroko wood with Devon oil.
There is also a range of painted wooden finger posts. You can have one finger or up to seven fingers on a post. Aluminium finger posts are also available.
Double Sided Aluminium Signs on Posts
First impressions are so important and these top quality aluminium signs on posts will certainly give your business an edge. Lots of panel choices, colours and post sizes to suit your needs. The panels have sleeves attached, which slide over the matching aluminium posts makings the fixings almost invisible.
Posts for Granite and Slate Signs
Large granite and slate signs are heavy and if you want to fix them to posts it is advisable to provide extra support. This can be done with a support bar under the stone or by insetting the sign into the posts itself. The sign with support bar can be sent assembled.
Wooden Post with Arm for Hanging Signs
These entrance signs can be made with oak, iroko, sapele, or softwood and are ideal for hanging wooden, framed or metal signs. They are available in natural wood, oiled, varnished, or painted in a many colours. The posts are usually 8 or 9 feet high, and the arm is made to suit the sign.
Wooden Entrance Signs
These are available as natural oak varnished, iroko oiled, or various painted timbers. They are available in a wide range of colours. Ideal for the end of a drive or at the entrance to your home, they are available in various standard sizes or made to order. They can be mortised or front fixed, with options for post tops.
Stone Signs Inset Into The Posts
Large stone signs are very heavy and need to be well supported on the posts. One possibility is to inset the granite or slate sign into a 95mm x 95mm post.
It can be then bolted to the post or in the case of the Sign Maker sign to the right fixed with our heavy duty adhesive - Grab & Bond. The are usually sent out unassembled.
FREE STANDING SIGNS & Sign Posts
Our free-standing wooden signs & sign posts are perfect for weddings and events, available in standard sizes and prices for posts with or without attached signs.
However our skilled carpenters can also custom-make free standing signs to any size in natural timbers such as oak or iroko, or painted hardwood in your chosen colour.
Just ask us for a quote.
Posts as Memorial Tree Stakes
This is a simple but effective idea to mount any of the wooden plaques on. Suitable as grave markers for no metal woodland burials. Plaques longer than 350mm will need two posts.
The top of the oak or iroko wood post is cut at a 45 degree angle and the wooden memorial plaque is fixed to it with wooden dowels.
Wooden Posts for Memorials
Oak posts are normally treated with a commercial satin varnish, and the iroko posts with Devon Oil. However we can leave untreated if required. We usually use 3" x 3" posts but we can also use 4" x 4" posts or 2" x 2" depending on the plaque/sign size.
How Deep to Bury a Sign Post
General Guidelines
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The Third Rule: A common rule of thumb is to bury at least one-third of the post's total length underground. For example, a 6-foot post would have 2 feet buried.
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Adjust for Height: Taller signs need deeper post holes for stability.
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Frost Line: In areas with freezing winters, posts should extend below the frost line to prevent movement from freeze-thaw cycles.
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Soil Type: Loose or sandy soils require deeper holes than clay or rocky soils.
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Wind: High-wind areas may need deeper holes for added support.
Hole Size
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Diameter: Holes should be about three times the width of the post. This allows room for concrete or gravel backfill.
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Depth: In addition to the post depth, add a few inches of gravel at the bottom of the hole for drainage.
Additional Tips
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Concrete: Using concrete to secure the post in the hole provides the greatest stability.
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Tamping: When backfilling, tamp the soil or concrete firmly to prevent settling.
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Plumb: Ensure the post is perfectly vertical before securing it in place.
More Information about Post Depth and Post Holders
Disclaimer: This information is for general guidance only. Always consult local building codes, your local civil engineering department or even a professional fence installer for specific requirements in your area.
