Our CARDSTOCK is a thick 24 point, Poly-coated Weatherproof stock that will last 2-4 months in most weather conditions. Cardstock signs are typically sold as Foldover 2-sided signs that need to be stapled onto wood or wire sign frames (unless you want to use them as window or rally signs). CORRUGATED PLASTIC (COROPLAST) Boards are Waterproof and will last at least 6-12 months in virtually all conditions. Our 18x24" Lawnboards come with Wire Step "H" Frames that easily insert into the corrugation channels with no stapling required. Our larger Boards are sturdy enough to strap onto fences or posts (no backing or frames needed).

The target audience for outdoor signs are drivers zooming down the road with many things competing for their attention. Your sign should have as little text as possible while still getting your message conveyed. This makes each letter larger and easier to read, plus the message is easier to "visually digest". If you cram too much onto a sign it will look like a big jumble of text and probably be ignored by most passers-by. The other critical element to an effective sign is sharp color contrast. A dark color should be against a light color to make your sign easy to read. For example: DAY-GLO Blaze Orange text on a dark blue background (or vice versa). DAY-GLO colors definately give maximum visibility to a sign, but if you prefer colors that are not so loud: red, white and blue is another popular option (usually blue and/or red for text, stars & stripes with a white background for maximum contrast).

We can print any color in the rainbow, Pantone Solid Coated Colors are the industry standard and we can closely match any Pantone Color you want. We also offer Day-Glo/Neon Colors that flouresce intensely in daylight. Intense sunlight may make Day Glo inks fade some after 5-8 weeks, but we still recommend using them because they are so effective at grabbing everyone's attention.

Wire frames are much easier to put in manicured grassy front yards (plus they take up less room during transport), but some people feel that stakes are more versatile; they can be nailed onto posts and they can be hammered into hard soil (although you should make a pilot hole first).

This can vary dramatically; the number of volunteers and supporters you have to distribute your signs amongst, and (of course) your budget should be considered. But generally we reccommend at least 200 signs per 100,000 people in your district just to cover the major streets (and more if you have many supporters and want coverage in residential areas).