Friday, August 08, 2008

Hunting Hills Gets New Entrance Signs

Hunting Hills residents decided it was time for a facelift and recently bought three new entrance signs for their property in Roanoke. The signs are sandblasted Western Red Cedar painted with latex and a special mix of metallic gold and brass one shot to give them that sharp, high-visibility finish. An alternative to 23k gold leaf, the effect is quite dramatic.

Beautiful landscaping (by owners) completes the look. While there are many new materials for signmaking available, wood is still a wonderful choice for signs. In a few years (10-15 depending on sun exposure), the sign will begin to show age, but another coat or two of paint and this sign will look again like it does today. Can't beat wood for longevity and natural beauty.