How many step stakes for 36 x 24 sign?

[Pixels Are Bad Mmmkay?]

I know a single wire step stake is ideal for a 24" x 18" sign and will work okay up to 24" x 24". Common sense would tell me that given this information, a 36" x 24" coroplast sign could be held in place with two wire step stakes...or would a realty frame or other type of stake work drastically better? I just want to make sure that two stakes per sign will work before I advise my client that it will work. I'm not sure as we really don't do a lot of 36" x 24" coro.

 

[Gino]

It's a kinda simple mathematical equation here.

Cor-X signs....... cheapest thing to use. If the client is that cheap, they won't go to a regular real estate frame, so just tell them to either stay with what the step stake was designed to hold or just take a chance. If they can't figure that out, then they won't be able to put two step stakes in the ground at one time without bending the sh!t of of one.... or both of them.

 

[Andy D]

Just to make sure we are one the same page, when you say 36"x24", to me that means 36" tall x 24" wide...
If that's what you mean, then no, step stakes won't work, they need to pound two rebar stakes (or similar)
in the ground and zip tie to them via grommets you put in.

If you mean 24" tall x 36" wide, then two coro step stakes will work fine, we do this all the time for local Zoning Hearing
announcement signs.

 

[rdm01]

It's $1.50 worth of coro and a $0.50 stake. Why not cut a piece and stick it in your yard and see...

 

[Billct2]

For 2x3 I use the heavier stake with "U" top.

 

[Pixels Are Bad Mmmkay?]

Cor-X signs....... cheapest thing to use. If the client is that cheap, they won't go to a regular real estate frame, so just tell them to either stay with what the step stake was designed to hold or just take a chance. If they can't figure that out, then they won't be able to put two step stakes in the ground at one time without bending the sh!t of of one.... or both of them.

The coro is a matter of convenience, not price. There are other reasons to use coro, where price is completely irrelevant, as in temporary signage. This place builds and sells log cabin homes, so I'm 100% certain that being cheap has nothing to do with anything. Now if trying to place two stakes into the ground at one time is a common problem, then that is exactly the kind of answer I'm looking for. I am only asking so that I know for future reference is wire stakes are even an option for 36" x 24" signs.

 

[Pixels Are Bad Mmmkay?]

Just to make sure we are one the same page, when you say 36"x24", to me that means 36" tall x 24" wide...
If that's what you mean, then no, step stakes won't work, they need to pound two rebar stakes (or similar)
in the ground and zip tie to them via grommets you put in.

If you mean 24" tall x 36" wide, then two coro step stakes work fine, we do this all the time for local Zoning Hearing
announcement signs.

I mean 36" wide x 24" tall.

 

[Gino]

Other than weight, aluminum signs in angle steel frames is a far better look and much more professional looking. If it's high end building, than why not a nice sign to represent your wares ??

Anyway, if the ground is at all hard or dry, it's hard enough to get a step stake to go in the ground straight, let alone a second one right next to it so the sign doesn't wibble-wobble. If he's building log cabins, I highly doubt there is a nice soft front lawn with cushiony dirt in every location.

 

[d fleming]

We use a heavier wire h stake from our supplier. You can actually step on them. Cost the customer a buck more a piece, most will go for it and you don't see your coro sign waving in the breeze. Two stakes.

 

[Bigdawg]

We use a heavier wire h stake from our supplier. You can actually step on them. Cost the customer a buck more a piece, most will go for it and you don't see your coro sign waving in the breeze. Two stakes.

That's what we use too for the larger signs.

 

[Gino]

Don't recall ever seeing any like you're describing. Have a picture of one ??

The largest I've seen/used are 10" x 30".

 

[d fleming]

Don't recall ever seeing any like you're describing. Have a picture of one ??

The largest I've seen/used are 10" x 30".

Just as soon as we get more, lol. Apparently we are out at the moment. They are the same size as the cheapies just stouter stock.

 

[Bigdawg]

I don't have a picture, but here's the spec:
10" X 30" U-Top w/ 5.5" wide base. The base is constructed of 1/4" galvanized steel. Reusable, heavy duty stand. Rust resistant zinc plated finish.

 

[Gino]

Okay, then I do know what y'all are talking about. We have them, but I don't use them for 2' x 3' signs. Seems they wave and blow around too much around these parts for Cor-X at that size. For some reason, I thought you ware gonna say about 18" wide or so. In a good hefty wind, don't they fold where the wires go up through the flutes ??

 

[Pixels Are Bad Mmmkay?]

Other than weight, aluminum signs in angle steel frames is a far better look and much more professional looking. If it's high end building, than why not a nice sign to represent your wares ??

Anyway, if the ground is at all hard or dry, it's hard enough to get a step stake to go in the ground straight, let alone a second one right next to it so the sign doesn't wibble-wobble. If he's building log cabins, I highly doubt there is a nice soft front lawn with cushiony dirt in every location.

I'm going to price out some H frames for him as well, but originally he requested wire stakes for 24" x 18" signs, then said he wants to go with 36" x 24" signs instead so I'm just making sure I know what all options are available.

 

[Bigdawg]

No one has ever complained, so I'm guessing no, they don't fold over. And we get some pretty wicked winds down here too.

 

[Pixels Are Bad Mmmkay?]

We use a heavier wire h stake from our supplier. You can actually step on them. Cost the customer a buck more a piece, most will go for it and you don't see your coro sign waving in the breeze. Two stakes.

You know, I forgot all about these things. We have a couple of them laying around the shop so I will definitely offer them that option.

 

[FireSprint.com]

2 step stakes per sign. You could even use 3 if your customer was concerned.

The heavy duty goalposts style frames may still bend in the wind right where the two sizes of steel meet. You'll still need 2 to nicely support a 36w x 24t sign.

Side note: all the coro manufacturers/extruders work on the concept that the last number is the length of the flute. So in this case the sign would be 36x24. 24x18 would be 24w x 18t if you were going to use a step stake. I know it's a little backwards, but if you ever order truckloads of coro, that's how you would do it.

 

[Tom Dalton]

See....
http://www.signsdirect.com/36x24-Angle-Iron-Real-Estate-Sign-Frame.html

 

[Marlene]

We use a heavier wire h stake from our supplier. You can actually step on them. Cost the customer a buck more a piece, most will go for it and you don't see your coro sign waving in the breeze. Two stakes.

us too