Graffiti

Believe it or not, graffiti is an ancient tradition. From ancient tombs in Israel to the streets of preserved Pompeii, archaeologists have discovered graffiti all across the ancient world. And the graffiti back then wasn’t that different from graffiti now. The oldest graffiti in Pompeii has been dated to October 3, 78 B.C. – the inscription: “Gaius Pumidius Diphilus was here.” That’s the kind of message you’ve undoubtedly seen scribbled on high school desks and written in dust on dirty cars. You might even have inscribed a similar message on something yourself. But unlike the inscriptions in Pompeii, there’s no reason to preserve the graffiti that winds up defacing your property.

When you discover graffiti on something you’ve paid for, it’s more than likely going to frustrate you. You’re not going to wonder what this graffiti will mean for future generations. You’re going to wonder how you can get rid of it. You might consider buying brand new signage, but that’s not necessary. Our expert team will get your signs looking great again.

Sign Destruction

What may be worse than graffiti is the destruction of your property. For some reason, that just feels more personal. There’s no need to worry about this either. If some kids or very immature adults have taken a baseball bat to your lightbox monument signs, we’ll repair your sign even if someone else originally installed it.

Sign Repair and Restoration Services

Vandalism is a common issue. There’s no way to completely ensure it won’t happen to your business. But you can rest assured. If you find your signs have been tagged or battered, we’ll get them back to working order, building your brand and advertising your business.

Whether it’s weather or vandals, our sign repair and restoration team can get your sign looking as good as the day you bought it. No need to leave the graffiti on your signs until it’s analyzed by future archaeologists.

If you’re in need of sign repair and restoration services, call us today to discuss your options!

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What Damages a Sign?

Maybe you’re not sure about what exactly causes sign damage. Weather and insects are the prime culprits here.  You’d be surprised how much destruction a little bug can do! And believe it or not, the sun can cause wood to warp and painted materials to fade. Water damage might be obvious, but it is still an issue for any exterior sign.

Monument signs that are made of stone or brick can also be prone to damage, mainly through erosion of the mortar. Also, water can damage stone if it gets into even a tiny crack, causing it to split further and expand outwards. If this happens at the base of your sign, it could signal trouble down the line.

How to Repair Signs

Sometimes, repairing a sign is as simple as slapping a new coat of paint on it. In that case, your sign will look good as new within a day, weather permitting—make sure you have it painted when it’s dry out, of course.

In other cases, your sign may be cracking or breaking, which could even be a legal and safety issue. You would not want a piece of your exterior signage to fall off and injure a customer. In this scenario, completely replacing the sign is probably your best bet.

Restoring Signs

If your signage requires some subtler touch-ups, a partial sign restoration is probably in order. This involves painting and finishing your sign. That way, it will look brand new—or perhaps, even better than new!

Sometimes a full restoration is needed. This is also not difficult, but can take a little bit of time. Patience is key, but you needn’t wait too long.

Get Your Sign Repaired or Restored Today

Now that you know about the basics of what causes a sign to need repairs and restoration, along with how signs are fixed, give Schaefer Sign Works a call. We are experienced in sign repairs and restoration, and will gladly help your business out with even the smallest issue. Contact us today and get a free quote.

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