Here is the case for using simple building unit range numbers on your multi-family apartment communities.
Imagine having the option to add “new” types of individually formed building and unit range numbers stud mounted into your communities building fascia.
Verses all those more expensive options.
Option which may include inset custom sandblasted tiles.
Or inlaid mosaic with brass trim with inset numbers.
Even raised mounted custom CNC routed community themed background designs with floating numbers.
The list of creative ideas to theme-up a new community or even retro fit and existing development are endless.
Sure, you may dig deep and invest a lot money into custom building ID and unit range numbers to showcase or highlight your properties visual presence, right?
After all, there are no set parameters to how creative you may be, as long as your numbers are to code.
However, what if you want to be able to save a lot of money and still gain a similar type of visual excellence by keeping your building ID and unit range numbers simple?
Think about it…
Take a gander at the photo above in this months release.
Do you see how these simple stud mounted numbers on the face of this multi-family building actually look rather pleasing?
Do you notice how the subtle off white finish color of the numbers (which matches the communities trim color) brings harmony to overall visual?
A visual which is providing for an appealing look of subtle elegance.
All stud mounted into a darker steel grey main building finish color.
Thus producing a high contrast, can’t miss, instant, at a glance, understanding to the human mind, of which actual building this is.
At the same time, do you notice how the subtle matte color finish tones are eliminating the potential for Vegas sun glare… for an easy way to understand and “I get it” type of visual message?
For example, go ahead and test the theory.
Look away from the the photo above, then quickly glance back at the photo, then look away again.
Without thinking you’ll probably be able to recall this is Building Number 41, right?
Now, imagine you’re driving or strolling by a fancier type of building number ID -type of design.
And you look up and go “wow, that’s a cool design, oh, but wait, wait, where’s the building number”
But you already drove past the building by the time you figured out which building number it was.
Right?
Where you found yourself thinking and looking for the number?
All because the design was rather cool looking and themed.
Point being, you may spend a lot more on building ID and range numbers which are fancy or you may keep it simple and go with easier to see and understand numbering.
The kind of easy to get numbers which require no thought. The simple kind which your visitors, delivery services, emergency responders, and friends will appreciate more.
At the same time…
Now-ah-days modern high heat substrates, resin mixes, formed numbering are more adapt to holding up to the Las Vegas heat.
The kind of heat which may cause surface temperatures to easily reach 130 degrees, if not more.
Which is why “new” modern type of formed substrates are being designed to be able to bake in the heat and hold up longer over time.
Heck, remember, not long ago, many unit range numbers were made from routed 1″ think foam board.
Then after 5 years, the foam surface would begin to peel away and required a repaint or replacing?
This cost money.
However, new substrates will give you a good 10 years of use before any maintenance is required.
So by the time your multi-family apartment community is due for a repaint over time -to keep it fresh, you may simply re-coat or even replace the building and unit range numbers at the same time.
And in 10 years from now, who knows what substrates will be available?
Thus, the case being made for using simple building unit range numbers is easy.
- They’ll last a long time outdoors
- Require less maintenance
- Cost less than custom
- Easier to see and read
- Look professional
- Modern strong substrates
Further noting, if you want to truly set and forget your individual numbers then up your cost and go with aluminum flat cut or cast metal alloy types of numbers.
Sure, these may cost more than modern substrates but will still be less than custom design ones.
And you’ll get 20 plus year of useful life from the aluminum stud mount and cast types of numbers.
So if you’re considering a retro fit to an existing local Las Vegas multi-family development or you’re building a new one, then why not reach out to Signs West Outdoor.
Sign West Outdoor of S Nevada will help guide you in choosing your most ideal unit ID and range numbers for your particular development.
Or visit the Signs West Outdoor Apartment Community Signage page here.
Even get a quote for different types and styles of simple building unit range numbers on your community today.
You may also call Signs West Outdoor at (702) 879-8250 and speak with a signage expert right now.
Explore your options and find out how much you’ll save by keeping in simple too.
Plus, Signs West Outdoor will provide you with actual designs of how your unit ID and range numbers will look on your buildings prior to production.
So why not keep it simple.
Enjoy the savings.
Contact Signs West Outdoor to handle all of your community signage needs today.
Get yourself a fresh and easy professional look of appeal for your community too.
And find out what works best for your budget.
Until next months release…
May you save more than your spending… while still looking good!
