[Bcma-l] Interpretive Panels

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We worked with ArtCraft as well for 16 signs at Heritage Square a few years
ago.  The signs were printed on a plastic (not sure what type exactly) then
inserted into the metal frame (similar to what Surrey used) with a lexan
face.  The nice thing about the frame is that the printed sign can easily be
removed (with a special tool - so not easily removed by vandals), cleaned
and replaced - or reprinted if need be without redoing the frame.
Unfortunately, because the frame is not sealed, there is quite a bit of dirt
and algae that collects that needs to be cleaned regularly.  We found that
the sign face yellowed over time, although I've been assured that the lexan
now used for the sign faces should last up to 10 years before yellowing (we
installed ours in 2002 and those most exposed to the elements have yellowed
visibly).  We've also found that there is quite a bit of condensation in
some of the signs that remains even once the weather dries out.  

Michelle

Place des Arts

  _____  

From: bcma-l-admin@museumsassn.bc.ca [mailto:bcma-l-admin@museumsassn.bc.ca]

Sent: March 26, 2008 12:26 PM
To: bcma-l@museumsassn.bc.ca
Subject: RE: [Bcma-l] Interpretive Panels

At the City of Surrey we have designed 30+ heritage storyboard signs. We
have used a company called ArtCraft (604-552-1055, Contact Jim Sharp) in
Port Coquitlam to produce all of them, and they have always done a wonderful
job. They are printed on aluminum with lexan anti-graffiti faces and Smart
Frames, and fit into metal stands that anchor them into the ground.
Depending on where they are located, they need a quick bit of cleaning every
couple of years to remove any dirt or algae that somehow occasionally
accumulates inside the frames.

If you'd like to contact me directly, I'd be happy to give you tips on
design (dlbrown@surrey.ca).

_________________________ 
Dani Brown 
Publicist 
Surrey Heritage Services 
(604) 502-6463 

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From: bcma-l-admin@museumsassn.bc.ca [mailto:bcma-l-admin@museumsassn.bc.ca]
Sent: March 17, 2008 3:50 PM
To: bcma-l@museumsassn.bc.ca
Subject: [Bcma-l] Interpretive Panels

I'm looking to install outdoor interpretive panels relating the history of
the Peace River  in our area and I was wondering if those of you with
experience in this field have any tips on design and durability.   Is there
a reputable Canadian  company that can help me develop/produce these?

Thanks.  Rosaleen

Rosaleen Ward

Museum Coordinator

Hudson's Hope Museum

9510 Beattie Drive

Box 98

Hudson's Hope

BC V0C 1V0

Phone (250) 783 5735

Fax (250) 783 5770

e mail hhmuseum@pris.ca

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We worked with ArtCraft as well for =
16
signs at <st1:Street w:st=3D"on"><st1:address w:st=3D"on">Heritage =
Square</st1:address></st1:Street>
a few years ago. &nbsp;The signs were printed on a plastic (not sure =
what type
exactly) then inserted into the metal frame (similar to what <st1:place =
w:st=3D"on">Surrey</st1:place>
used) with a lexan face. &nbsp;The nice thing about the frame is that =
the printed
sign can easily be removed (with a special tool &#8211; so not easily =
removed
by vandals), cleaned and replaced &#8211; or reprinted if need be =
without
redoing the frame. &nbsp;Unfortunately, because the frame is not sealed, =
there is
quite a bit of dirt and algae that collects that needs to be cleaned =
regularly.
&nbsp;We found that the sign face yellowed over time, although =
I&#8217;ve been
assured that the lexan now used for the sign faces should last up to 10 =
years
before yellowing (we installed ours in 2002 and those most exposed to =
the
elements have yellowed visibly). &nbsp;We&#8217;ve also found that there =
is quite a
bit of condensation in some of the signs that remains even once the =
weather
dries out. &nbsp;<o:p></o:p>

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Arts<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

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bcma-l-admin@museumsassn.bc.ca [mailto:bcma-l-admin@museumsassn.bc.ca] =
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12:26 PM<br>
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bcma-l@museumsassn.bc.ca<br>
<b><span style=3D'font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> RE: [Bcma-l] =
Interpretive
Panels</span></font><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
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At the City of <st1:City =
w:st=3D"on"><st1:place
 w:st=3D"on">Surrey</st1:place></st1:City> we have designed 30+ heritage
storyboard signs. We have used a company called ArtCraft (604-552-1055, =
Contact
Jim Sharp) in <st1:City w:st=3D"on"><st1:place w:st=3D"on">Port =
Coquitlam</st1:place></st1:City>
to produce all of them, and they have always done a wonderful job. They =
are
printed on aluminum with lexan anti-graffiti faces and Smart Frames, and =
fit
into metal stands that anchor them into the ground. Depending on where =
they are
located, they need a quick bit of cleaning every couple of years to =
remove any
dirt or algae that somehow occasionally accumulates inside the =
frames.<o:p></o:p>

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<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 color=3Dblue face=3DArial><span =
style=3D'font-size:
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directly, I'd
be happy to give you tips on design (<a =
href=3D"mailto:dlbrown@surrey.ca">dlbrown@surrey.ca</a>).</span></font><f=
ont
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<p class=3DMsoNormal style=3D'margin-bottom:12.0pt'><font size=3D2 =
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style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>-----Original =
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<b><span style=3D'font-weight:bold'>From:</span></b>
bcma-l-admin@museumsassn.bc.ca =
[mailto:bcma-l-admin@museumsassn.bc.ca]<br>
<b><span style=3D'font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> March 17, 2008 3:50 =
PM<br>
<b><span style=3D'font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b> =
bcma-l@museumsassn.bc.ca<br>
<b><span style=3D'font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> [Bcma-l] =
Interpretive
Panels</span></font><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

I&#8217;m
looking to install outdoor interpretive panels relating the history of =
the <st1:place
w:st=3D"on">Peace River</st1:place> &nbsp;in our area and I was =
wondering if
those of you with experience in this field have any tips on design and
durability. &nbsp;&nbsp;Is there a reputable Canadian &nbsp;company that =
can
help me develop/produce these?<o:p></o:p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DCalibri><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DCalibri><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt'>Thanks.&nbsp;
Rosaleen<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DCalibri><span =
style=3D'font-size:11.0pt'><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Rosaleen =
Ward<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Museum =
Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><st1:City w:st=3D"on"><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times =
New Roman"><span
 style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New =
Roman"'>Hudson</span></font></st1:City><font
size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'>'s
<st1:place w:st=3D"on"><st1:PlaceName w:st=3D"on">Hope</st1:PlaceName> =
<st1:PlaceName
 =
w:st=3D"on">Museum</st1:PlaceName></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></font></=
p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><st1:Street w:st=3D"on"><st1:address =
w:st=3D"on"><font size=3D3
  face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'>9510
  Beattie Drive</span></font></st1:address></st1:Street><font size=3D3
face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New =
Roman"'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><st1:address w:st=3D"on"><st1:Street =
w:st=3D"on"><font size=3D3
  face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New =
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style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'>
 98</span></font></st1:address><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New =
Roman"><span
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New =
Roman"'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><st1:City w:st=3D"on"><st1:place w:st=3D"on"><font =
size=3D3
  face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New =
Roman"'>Hudson</span></font></st1:place></st1:City><font
size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'>'s
Hope<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'>BC V0C =
1V0<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Phone (250) 783 =
5735<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'>Fax (250) 783 =
5770<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D3 face=3D"Times New Roman"><span =
style=3D'font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman"'>e mail =
hhmuseum@pris.ca<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>

<p class=3DMsoNormal><font size=3D2 face=3DCalibri><span =
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