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Hayward, CA – LEXAN vs. Acrylic Sign Faces: East Bay Community Vet Clinic Sign Update
When an illuminated business sign needs a fresh look, replacing the entire sign may not always be necessary. In many cases, replacing the sign face can update the appearance while allowing the existing sign cabinet to remain in place. SignWorks recently completed a...
Oakland, CA – SignWorks Completes Evacuation Maps for 10 Moss Ave.
SignWorks recently completed another evacuation map project in Oakland, CA, this time for a property located at 10 Moss Ave. The project adds another Oakland location to our growing portfolio of custom evacuation maps and fire-safety signage produced for Bay Area...
Berkeley, CA – Reflective Vinyl: Improving Nighttime Visibility for Traffic Signs, Emergency Vehicles, and Fleets
Many signs must remain visible long after daylight disappears. Parking restrictions, traffic directions, emergency vehicles, and safety warnings can become even more important at night, which is why reflective vinyl and retroreflective sign sheeting play such a...
Hayward, CA – Sign Site Survey Prepares New Business for LEXAN Sign Face Replacement
SignWorks recently completed a commercial sign site survey in Hayward, CA, for a business preparing to move into an existing location. The immediate goal was to gather accurate measurements for a new LEXAN sign face insert that will replace the previous tenant's...
Hayward, CA – Large Construction Sign Projects: SignWorks Supports Bay Area Contractors and Developers
Large construction projects often require much more than one building sign. A new development, commercial facility, public project, or temporary business location may need dozens of signs produced at different stages of construction. For nearly 20 years, SignWorks has...
Hayward, CA – Behind the Signs: Wholesale Suppliers and Installers Help SignWorks Complete Large Bay Area Sign Projects
A finished commercial sign may carry one company's name, but many successful projects depend on a larger team working behind the scenes. During nearly 20 years in business, SignWorks has developed relationships with wholesale sign suppliers, specialty fabricators,...
Bay Area Sign Projects: Oakland and Berkeley Evacuation Maps, Hayward LEXAN Signage, and a Livermore Monument Survey
SignWorks has several Bay Area sign projects scheduled for completion or review next week, including evacuation map installations in Oakland and Berkeley, a LEXAN sign face survey in Hayward, and a monument sign site survey in Livermore. These projects demonstrate the...
Hayward, CA – LEXAN vs. Acrylic Sign Faces: Choosing the Right Material for an Illuminated Sign
The face of an illuminated sign displays the business name or graphics, allows light to pass through, and protects the lighting components inside the cabinet. Choosing the right material can also affect how well the sign handles weather, impact, and possible...
Oakland, CA – SignWorks Wins Alameda County GSA Bid to Supply Fleet Vehicle Decals
SignWorks has been awarded a recent Alameda County General Services Agency (GSA) bid to supply fleet vehicle decals, adding another public-sector project to the company's growing list of government and commercial signage work. For almost 20 years, SignWorks has...
Hayward, CA – Dimensional Letter Logo Signs: Custom Building and Lobby Branding from SignWorks
Dimensional letter and logo signs give businesses a way to turn a flat graphic into a physical part of a building. Letters, logos, and symbols project away from the mounting surface, adding depth that can make a company name more noticeable inside a lobby or across an...
Fire Department-Approved Evacuation Maps vs. Online Templates: Why Code Compliance Matters
A quick internet search produces many evacuation map templates and do-it-yourself design services. A diagram can appear complete at first glance yet still leave out information or formatting required by the agency responsible for reviewing that specific building....
Hayward, CA – Illuminated Channel Letters and Cabinet Signs: How SignWorks Helps Bay Area Businesses Stand Out
A professionally illuminated sign continues promoting a business long after the sun goes down. Whether it is LED channel letters above a storefront or an illuminated cabinet sign facing a busy street, quality signage helps customers find a business while reinforcing...