Aran,

One of the biggest mistakes that people make in banner design is wind
load Vs size.
Banners take and have to resist an incredible amount of force exerted by
the wind.
Mounting of the banner is critical. If it is mounted up against an
existing wall that is one thing. If it is mounted to a frame that
partridges perpendicular to the wall horizontally and restrained by both
ends the force can equal many pounds per square inch.
 I have seen the wind rip the front of a masonry wall off a building
because the pole restraints were not designed correctly. Its no joke
get, a professional engineer involved now or a Lawyer later when it
comes off and someone gets hurt.
William M. Greaves
President
Architects iN Design
www.architectsindesign.com



on 1/3/02 4:29 PM, Aran Roche at [log in to unmask] wrote:

> I am working on a marketing campaign/capital improvement proposal to
design,
> purchase and install exterior banners on the facade of our
contemporary art
> museum building to enhance visibility.  Basically, as I am new to this

> process, I would appreciate any advice from those who have
successfully
> installed such signage.  Specifically:
>
> Can anyone recommend a banner manufacturer that has experience with
designing
> hardware for and installing large and permanent exterior
banners/signage?
>
> Any other advice for things to look out for or to consider when
approaching a
> project like this would be greatly appreciated.  Many thanks!
>
> Aran Roche
> Development Manager
> Triton Museum of Art
> 1505 Warburton Avenue
> Santa Clara, CA 95050
> (408) 247-3754 x.22
> [log in to unmask]

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