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Subsurface Lexedge - Pressure Wash Proof Signage
Posted by Kelvin Scott on

Water is an important part of our daily lives and we often take it for granted. That is, until it becomes a problem. Many industries operate in high humidity conditions or use high pressure water systems for sanitizing equipment. Even the best traditional adhesives and vinyls will eventually fail to continual exposure to water. However we do have a solution! Using a product called Lexedge, we can create plastic or aluminum backed signs that are often used in food processing and automotive cleaning industries. These signs can stand up to industrial pressure washers and high humidity day after day. We...
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Saving Money with Anti-Graffiti Coatings
Posted by Kelvin Scott on

Heres the scenario: You just bought a great new sign from Western Safety Sign (thank you by the way) and one morning you wake up to find some less savoury individual has spray painted over it. While we appreciate the repeat business of you having to replace that sign, we'd actually rather have satisfied long term customers. If graffiti has been or could be an issue for you, we have a solution. Our aluminum and reflective aluminum signs can be upgraded with an anti-graffiti coating that resists: spray paint lipstick permanent marker stickers Instead of replacing your sign, wipe the...
Posts, Stands, and Hardware
Posted by Kelvin Scott on

Did you know that we don't just make the signs, but that we can supply all kinds of hardware as well? Whether you need mounting hardware for your facility, A-Frames for safety, or posts for your parking lot we can provide. Is your worksite outside or on the road? Traffic barrels, cones, delineators, and more are available to order. If you need it for your sign, we've got right down to the screws, nuts, and bolts! In Winnipeg? We can even deliver and install everything for you! Check out our short video below for a quick overview, and browse the...
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How To Choose The Right Material For Your Signs
Posted by Anita Bihun on

Sign Posts and Bases
Posted by Anita Bihun on
We carry many types of posts and hardware to make installing your signs a breeze. We can help determine what you require based on your preference and where your signs are going to be installed. Here are a few types of posts that we carry: U-Channel Posts These posts are typically installed into the ground about 2 feet deep. We recommend that you get your hydro lines marked out before digging and also installing these in the summer or fall will make it easier to go into the ground. Square Posts Our square posts are 2" x 2" and...
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