What the Fascia?! Selecting the Best Material for the Sign Above Your Entryway

Choosing the best outdoor sign material can be overwhelming...

Choosing the perfect material for your fascia sign can be overwhelming. You need something attractive that stands out – the perfect landscape for your company name and logo. And, then you want a material that is rigid and sturdy and will last. And, of course it has to be weather-proof – holding up in the high heat of summer and the bitter cold of winter, plus rain year-round. And, finally, it has to be affordable for a small business on a tight budget.

Attractive, rigid, sturdy, weather-proof, long-lasting, AND affordable? What the fascia?! That's a tall order! But we've got the perfect short list of ideal materials for you.

Here are our top choices for the perfect fascia sign (in order of affordability):

• Dibond – For those who like aluminum, but prefer a little more depth and strength, Dibond is the perfect choice. It has a solid plastic core between two enamel-painted aluminum sheets, which gives your fascia sign a little added thickness. Plus, Dibond is rustproof, waterproof, and rot-resistant. Add your company name and logo to the enamel-painted aluminum exterior, and you are in business (well, you're already in business, but you know what we mean!).
• Alumalite – If sturdiness is a high priority for you, Alumalite is even stronger than Dibond. Instead of a solid plastic core, the core is corrugated, which gives it great panel strength! Alumalite's factory enamel gives it a smooth, attractive exterior – ready for brand display! This material is built to last – and it's weather resistant. Add edge-capping in black, or any other color (even metallic), and you've got a super professional-looking fascia sign.
• Dura-Wood – This popular outdoor material combines the traditional, classic beauty of wood with the convenience and versatility of vinyl! With a high quality, factory sealed, MDO plywood core, Dura-Wood feels and installs like wood, but is the perfect canvas for your full-color artwork. It can be cut to virtually any size or shape, and it's weather-resistant. Dura-wood makes a strong, long-lasting, and affordable fascia sign!
• ARMOUR-Wood – When it comes to durability, it's difficult to match the superior strength and resilience of ARMOUR-wood. It is factory-painted aluminum sheets permanently bonded to a plywood core. So, you get the strength and sturdiness of the wood, along with a smooth, glossy surface. It's engineered to survive extreme weather, and permanently sealed with plastic edge-capping to protect your fascia sign from moisture. ARMOUR-Wood gives you a shiny finish AND superior strength…an excellent option!
• HDU – If you have some money budgeted for your fascia sign, but not enough for Redwood, try HDU! This engineered high density foam material lasts up to 10 times longer than wood! It's waterproof, so it sustains in any weather condition for years to come. It won't crack, rot, warp or bow and the paint on it won't peel or fade – it stays looking new much longer than wood! And, HDU is incredibly versatile – your fascia sign can have a smooth, textured or sandblasted surface or be routed for raised or recessed lettering. This sign material is ideal for signs with elegant, domed tops, scalloped edges or 3-D effects. Plus, it's eco-friendly – an extra advantage for those who give a fascia (bleep!).

There's so much riding on selecting the perfect material for the fascia sign. It's easy to get overwhelmed by so many options, but you cannot go wrong choosing any of the sign materials on this list! They would each do justice in putting your best sign forward.