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Do they own the building? Because I would look at fastening brackets to the mullions and into the masonry but a landlord might not approve.

:rolleyes:

but you didn't use 3mm ACM by itself which is what they are referring to, you had stringers, as others recommended.

reminds me of one from long ago...a big condo project with many signs with lots of text, which was screen printed, expensive job... Gold metallic on white. Went through the whole rigamarole...but the architect knew more than us. It cost them quite a bit to have us go out there and hand outline...

You're not being picky or lazy, you're being a smart businessperson

I have cared less and less....

Lexel w/ VHB. But every surface and situation needs to be evaluated.

Good info unclebun...I did not know that and though I have yet to get a request for this I imagine it may come up the future

"You can only make money sub-contracting if your sub-contractors price's are low enough to mark up and still be competitive." and if you can find one both reasonably priced and reliable enough to show up. The problem I have had using install subs is they are mostly doing installs for other shops...

Sub it out

Buying the equipment doesn't necessarily mean making more money, unless you are committed to making sure it gets maximum use. Buying it is only the first cost, then the insurance, maintenance and training are added on top of that.

"then on my quote i put the price it was to rent the lift to the nearest dollar" Why? Do you also put the cost to buy the materials? I may break down the cost into the price of the sign and the install price, but not my costs.

We can rent a tow behind pretty reasonably. The time to go get it and return it can add an hour to the job though. But given that, most shops charge $$$ for bucket trucks, so we can usually be fairly competitive for most jobs. But as has been said, it has to be a decent sized project to make...

Are you having issues with the way you are doing it? We prefer composite materials.

Yikes, yea that is big. And the building does look like divet, which sucks. Is this a marketing banner (looks like it is covering windows), or something permanent? I think you will need some paid advice on this one, an engineer to spec the install or you will be responsible... I would start by...

Just don't engage. There's no point, no one changes their mind.

Head cleaning with wipes made for cleaning thermal printers should be done every time the printer is used.

"it's far easier to say I want a 2' sign left to right by 8' top to bottom" I use this all the time when a client gives me a size

and it documents the information you were given

I'm lucky to live in an area where multiple vendors deliver daily, or a least several times a week on their own trucks. For Arlon I use Garston and Nepco.