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Author:  Kevin McCabe [ Tue May 22, 2001 5:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: signs

> Kevin,

> Why not put a piece of clear plastic over
> the sign which would prevent theft of the
> letters?
> It might not look quite as nice, but it
> would prolong the life of the sign, and
> deter thieves.

Several reasons: (1) Cost (clear plex isn't cheap, and Lexan is REALLY not cheap); (2) UV crazing; (3) Moisture condensation on inside--or in our part of the world, little buggies that love to crawl in between layers of anything--leaves the surface looking cruddy.


Kevinmccabe@avenew.com

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