THE HISTORIC HOUSES TRUST OF NSW HAS RELIED ON PHOTO-ANODISED ALUMINIUM FOR
THE  combination of  phhoto and text out-of-doors on a number of occasions.
our oldest one was erected in 1984 and still looks fine. I did three
harbourside signs in 1991 with photos and text on this photo-sensitive
aluminium and they are as new  (except for bird droppings) Also used
vitreous enamel but too expensive. Id speak to your Department of Roads and
ask where they get their signs done.Thats how I tracked down the industrial
scale enameler.

Mike Bogle
Historic Houses Trust

>Greetings All,
>
>I am in the process of designing interpretive signs for an historic site
>and am wanting to solicit opinions as to the best way for having these
>signs made. They will be text and photograph based and will have to stand
>up not only to the elements but also to vandalism as the site attracts a
>lot of undesirable attention after dark. What is your experience? How
>inexpensively can a good, durable sign be constructed? Also, if you happen
>to know of signmakers in Canada and, specifically, in Manitoba, this would
>be invaluable advice. Thanks in advance.
>
>Adrian
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>Adrian Wortley
>Visitor Services
>St. Norbert Arts & Cultural Centre