Build a sign that looks right and is prepared for its outdoor setting. Our factory supplies MDO, HDO and exterior plywood options for painted, printed and film-faced signs, site boards and hoarding. Start with your finish, exposure and intended service period; we help match the panel and machining while your fabricator and designer confirm coatings, supports, wind loads and installation.
Order your panel schedule directly from our factory. Start with the finish, finished dimensions, quantities and destination; we help complete the core, exterior bond, back and processing details. The quotation states minimum quantity, manufacturing time, payment, packing and delivery terms. Shipping transit is planned separately.
QUICK SELECTION
Choose signboard plywood around the graphics you need, the weather exposure and the intended service period. Compare the complete panel and finishing work, not just sheet price. The overlay, back, sealed edges and machining should fit your graphic process and installation.
Start with the smooth MDO face and the graphic process you will use. Specify the exterior bond and balanced back, then check primer, topcoat, ink or adhesive compatibility on the proposed construction. Include sealing for exposed edges and holes.
Compare MDO and HDOCompare HDO where a harder, smoother, lower-absorption face is required. Select the overlay and surface preparation for the graphic or coating you will apply.
Choose an HDO constructionSelect the face grade, core and exterior bond for a veneer-led finish. Plan both faces, exposed edges, cutouts and drying clearance with your coating system.
Review exterior plywood constructionGive the project dates, site exposure, panel schedule, graphic finish and frame drawing. State the finished cuts, hole layout and edge protection with the required panel grade. The designer sets supports, fixings, wind and foundation requirements; our factory quotes the plywood and agreed processing.
Review project-specified structural panelsWhere treatment is specified, coordinate the treatment system, drying, coating adhesion, compatible fasteners and site-cut protection before ordering.
Compare treated plywoodStart with the authority's permitted substrate and sign specification. We quote plywood blanks where specified; reflective faces, supports, wind design and installation follow the complete sign requirements.
Check road-sign project requirementsPANEL & FINISH QUESTIONS
MDO is the main option for painted, printed and vinyl-faced sign blanks because its medium-density overlay provides a smooth, stable finishing base. HDO suits harder, lower-absorption surfaces, while selected exterior plywood can serve project finishes that begin with natural veneer. Specify the face, core, exterior bond, back, edges and finish together.
Outdoor durability comes from the complete construction: a compatible overlay and exterior bond, balanced face and back, sealed factory edges, resealed cuts and holes, protected fixings, rear ventilation and drainage. The coating supplier's preparation and cure instructions complete the weather-protection system.
Plywood can serve approved temporary works-zone and project signs when the responsible authority permits a wood substrate. The project specification then identifies the reflective sheeting, graphics, dimensions, sign plate, support, wind design, installation and inspection requirements.
Choose MDO for paint, primer, screen or digital print, vinyl and general sign fabrication. Choose HDO when the brief calls for a harder, smoother and lower-absorption surface. A finishing check on the proposed panel confirms adhesion, colour, sheen, edge treatment and cure before the production batch.
State the sign family and service period; exposure and destination; blank size, thickness and shape; MDO, HDO or exterior face; core and exterior bond; moisture target; coating or film; machining; edge and hole sealing; packing; quantity and required documents.
SIGN TYPES & PROJECT CONDITIONS
| Family | Duty | Panel selection | Project coordination | Required confirmation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial, property and wayfinding signs | Paint, print or vinyl finish in a declared exterior setting | MDO, HDO or a project-specified coated plywood substrate | Sign fabricator owns finish compatibility; designer owns the installed system | Buyer / project responsible party |
| Construction-site information and project boards | Time-bounded site communication with wet/dry, impact and relocation exposure | Paint-ready or project-coated plywood selected for the declared period | Temporary status does not remove support, wind or public-safety duties | Principal contractor / project responsible party |
| Hoarding information panels | Repeated panels fixed to a designed backing or perimeter system | Balanced substrate with controlled thickness, face and edge treatment | Panel joints and backing-frame continuity require a site design | Hoarding designer / site authority |
| Temporary works-zone sign blanks | Traffic-control use only where the project permits a wood substrate | Authority-nominated blank and reflective-sheeting option | Authority approval, sign face, support and complete assembly remain outside loose-panel supply | Road authority / traffic-control designer |
| Permanent public-road signs | Regulated long-term traffic signs | Use plywood only when the authority and project specification explicitly permit it | If aluminium or another approved substrate is required, leave the plywood option | Road authority |
| Industrial identification and safety boards | Asset labels and safety information in a defined plant exposure | Project substrate matched to coating, cleaning and fixing details | Plant responsible party confirms chemical, fire, visibility and maintenance requirements | Plant responsible party / safety authority |
FINISH & INSTALLATION
PROJECT ROLES
| Party | Scope | Project document |
|---|---|---|
| CUZI PLY factory | Core, bond, overlay or face, dimensions, machining and ordered factory edge treatment | Approved construction, tolerances, lot identity and supplied panel supporting documentation |
| Sign fabricator | Converts blanks, prepares surfaces, applies graphics and checks the completed sign face | Conversion drawing, initial production panel and completed-face inspection |
| Coating / film supplier | Primer, paint, film, ink, adhesive, preparation and cure compatibility | System data plus coupon, adhesion and appearance acceptance |
| Structural / support designer | Sign area, wind action, frame, support spacing, fixings, ballast or foundation | Project drawings, calculations and nominated design option |
| Authority / project responsible party | Permitted substrate, sign classification, service period, supporting documentation and approval | Approved submittal, maintenance plan and acceptance decision |
| Installer / maintenance responsible party | Site cuts, holes, resealing, alignment, inspections, repair and replacement | Installation checklist, deviations and service records |
PANEL SELECTION
Painted, printed or vinyl-faced outdoor signs that need a smooth, stable medium-density overlay
Sign and industrial-board work requiring a harder, smoother and lower-absorption overlay
Veneer-led signs where the coating system starts from a selected wood face instead of an overlay
Projects that specify preservative treatment alongside a compatible paint, coating and fixing system
Public-road, exposure or service requirements may nominate aluminium, composite or another sign-plate material
Specified construction: Project-specified substrate
| Decision | Construction | Order requirement |
|---|---|---|
| One-face option (1S) | A controlled front overlay or finish with a separately declared back construction | Confirm moisture balance and rear sealing or coating before approving flatness |
| Two-face option (2S) | Matched or intentionally different faces on both sides | Confirm each face, gloss, colour and finish function in the agreed finish reference |
| Back and ventilation | Rear coating, frame clearance and drying opportunity affect moisture gradients | The support design must avoid water traps and blocked drying paths |
| Appearance reference | Colour, texture, gloss and surface defects are judged against the agreed physical sample | The agreed finish reference records the surface together with its core, bond and balanced back |
SURFACE COMPATIBILITY
| Finish | Substrate | Confirm | Finishing check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Factory primer | MDO or prepared project plywood | Primer identity, surface preparation, coat build, cure and overcoat window | Primed coupon plus production continuity check |
| Field primer and exterior paint | Approved face delivered for site finishing | Moisture, cleaning, primer/paint compatibility, weather window and cure | Documented coating method plus representative adhesion and appearance check |
| Screen, UV or digital print | Project-approved smooth face or overlay | Ink chemistry, surface energy, pretreatment, cure and colour expectation | Print trial on the exact ordered substrate |
| Pressure-sensitive vinyl | Smooth stable face with compatible seal or primer | Adhesive, texture, edge lifting, temperature range and removal option | Vinyl coupon plus edge-detail approval |
| Retroreflective sheeting | Authority-approved sign face and substrate preparation | Exact sheeting class, adhesive, primer, processing and complete-sign requirement | Sheeting-supplier data and authority/project acceptance |
| Clearcoat or topcoat | Only when compatible with the graphic and base-coat system | Chemical compatibility, coat thickness, cure, gloss and repair option | Complete finish-stack coupon |
| Compatibility coupon and peel/adhesion option | The exact face, preparation, coating or film and cure | Acceptance method, conditioning and sign-off criteria | Approved sample or test record applied to the matching production system |
FINISH & INSTALLATION
EDGE & PENETRATION PLAN
Prepare and coat all supplied edges with the ordered compatible edge-sealing system
Colour, coat sequence, coverage, cure and inspection are stated in the orderClean, dry and reseal immediately with the approved compatible edge coating
Installer records cut locations and completed repairSeal the bore before inserting the nominated fastener or sleeve
Hole quality, seal continuity, washer and support alignment are checkedRemove loose material, dry, repair only within the agreed limit and reseal
Replace panels when damage exceeds the approved repair scopeUse the specified fastener, washer, backing and isolation option
Confirm practical edge distance and that the fixing enters the support—not empty spaceUse a waterproof edge-sealing paint or coating compatible with the ordered face, bond and field repair system
Check coat count, coverage, cure and resealed cuts before installationDetail joints, backs and lower edges so water drains and drying remains possible
Installer and designer inspect frame contacts, caps and horizontal ledgesSUPPORT & WIND INPUTS
The responsible designer uses these eight inputs to establish rail spacing, fastener layout, foundation or ballast and the inspection schedule for the complete sign.
| Input | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Installed sign dimensions and elevation | Defines exposed area and geometry for project assessment |
| Site location and terrain/exposure | Feeds the applicable wind and local approval process |
| Frame material and rail spacing | Defines support lines and panel-joint positions |
| Fixing model, washer/backing and spacing | Defines the real panel-to-frame interface |
| Openings, joints and edge distances | Identifies local stress and water-entry details |
| Design life and replacement access | Sets inspection, maintenance and replacement assumptions |
| Temporary ballast or permanent foundation | Connects the panel and frame to a stable complete support system |
| Frame corrosion and material compatibility | Controls staining, galvanic contact, washer bearing and long-term fixing condition |
EXPOSURE & MAINTENANCE
| Exposure | Affected parts | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Sun and UV | Coating, film, colour and exposed edge | Finish-system supporting documentation and planned maintenance |
| Driving rain | Faces, edges, holes, joints and frame water paths | Drainage, compatible sealing and inspection after damage |
| Humidity and condensation | Back face, enclosed cavities, fasteners and moisture balance | Ventilation, drying clearance and inspection behind the panel |
| Freeze/thaw or temperature cycling | Moisture entry, coating flexibility, adhesive and joints | Destination-specific coupon and water-trap review |
| Coastal or salt exposure | Fasteners, frame, coating and dissimilar-material contacts | Corrosion compatibility belongs to the installed system |
| Dust and cleaning chemicals | Graphic surface, coating and exposed repairs | Declare cleaning agent and abrasion option in the finish trial |
| Ground splash | Lower edge, posts, base rails and nearby surfaces | Maintain ground clearance and inspect splash zones |
| Drying opportunity | Rear clearance, drainage and shading | Avoid closed cavities that hold water against the back |
| Planned service duration | Finish, substrate, support and replacement access | Choose a declared duration option rather than a universal life |
| Inspection and maintenance frequency | Coating, edges, holes, fasteners and frame | Assign responsible party, interval, acceptance and corrective action |
FINISH & INSTALLATION
SERVICE-DURATION OPTIONS
| Service period | Typical use | Required controls | Inspection or replacement point |
|---|---|---|---|
| Days or weeks | Temporary site information board | Specify support, graphics, sealed edges and a short-period inspection | Replace after impact, movement, coating damage or loss of edge protection |
| Project duration | Construction information or hoarding board | Match the panel and finish to the project dates, exposure and inspection schedule | A documented condition check supports any service extension |
| Seasonal or reusable | Commercial sign repeatedly installed or relocated | Use a repairable finish and inspect faces, holes, edges and supports after every move | Modified holes or supports receive a fresh sealing and fixing check |
| Long-term exterior | Permanent commercial or property sign | Combine engineered supports, compatible finish, ventilated details and accessible maintenance | The agreed finish reference and maintenance interval define the long-term option |
| Regulated temporary traffic control | Works-zone sign | Use the substrate, reflective face and support stated by the applicable authority and project documents | The sign fabricator records the complete approved construction |
| Regulated permanent traffic sign | Public-road fixed sign | Coordinate sign plate, reflective face, support, installation and authority approval as one system | The authority-specified aluminium, composite or plywood option controls procurement |
STANDARDS & DOCUMENTS
Identify the panel requirement, finish and destination. We supply the agreed panel documents; the sign drawing, graphics, supports and installation are coordinated as the complete project.
Available on request
Compare HDO/MDO overlay construction, surface preparation and finishing. Request the panel specification for the construction our factory will quote, including the core, bond, back and ordered face.
Issued or governed by: APA – The Engineered Wood Association
HDO/MDO product characteristics, finishing and application context
Coordinate with: Project drawings for the installed sign, frame, fixings and wind capacity
Project-specific
For fixed road signs, identify the sign plate, face and support requirements in the project specification. Temporary signs and foundations need their separate requirements.
Issued or governed by: BSI / destination specification
Fixed vertical road traffic signs, sign plates and major sign-system components
Coordinate with: The approved substrate, temporary-sign rules, foundation and national project requirements
Available on request
Specify the plywood class for the planned dry, humid or exterior conditions. Coordinate the selected overlay and coating separately.
Issued or governed by: BSI
Plywood specification classes for dry, humid or exterior conditions where nominated
Coordinate with: The selected coating system and engineered support frame
Available on request
Give the required bond class and request the corresponding test information for the ordered construction.
Issued or governed by: BSI
Bonding-quality test methods and requirements for the exact ordered construction
Coordinate with: The declared use class, face construction, finish and installed-sign assessment
Available on request
Agree sheet dimensions and measurement methods, then state finished cut, hole and contour tolerances separately on the drawing.
Issued or governed by: BSI
Plywood dimensional tolerances and measurement option
Coordinate with: The finished machining tolerances and drawing datums stated in the order
Project-specific
For boards specified as construction products, request the required panel characteristics, declaration and marking. Your project specification identifies the intended construction use.
Issued or governed by: BSI
Construction-product characteristics, conformity evaluation and marking option when applicable
Coordinate with: The applicable construction use, complete sign specification and destination requirements
Project-specific
For an Australian traffic-control project, name the relevant AS 1742 part, road authority and supplement with the enquiry.
Issued or governed by: Transport for NSW / responsible road authority
Australian traffic-control-device design option and NSW project supplements
Coordinate with: The authority-approved substrate and current project drawing
Project-specific
Provide the road-sign specification and state supplement so dimensions, graphics and permitted materials match the project.
Issued or governed by: Standards Australia / state road authority
Road-sign graphics, layout, dimensions, manufacture and jurisdictional supplement option
Coordinate with: The complete sign specification and approved sign-plate substrate
Project-specific
Identify the required reflective-sheeting class, destination designation and material documents. Coordinate the sheet with the permitted panel and complete sign.
Issued or governed by: Standards Australia / NZ Transport Agency / destination road authority
Road-sign retroreflective-sheeting performance requirement, using the Australian AS 1906.1:2017 redesignation after Amendment 1 and the AS/NZS 1906.1:2017 references retained in applicable New Zealand and authority documents
Coordinate with: The qualified panel blank, structural support, installed-sign approval and destination wording
Project-specific
For a Western Australian road-sign order, supply the project requirements for materials, manufacture and installation under Specification 601.
Issued or governed by: Main Roads Western Australia
Road-sign materials, manufacture and installation project requirement
Coordinate with: The specified sign-system material, fabrication and installation documents
Project-specific
For US traffic-control work, identify the applicable MUTCD and state or project requirements, including the permitted sign-plate material.
Issued or governed by: US Federal Highway Administration
US traffic-control-device requirements and current edition context
Coordinate with: The state or project-approved sign-plate material and complete sign design
Project-specific
Request the specified retroreflective-sheeting grade and documents from the finish provider. The panel blank and complete sign remain separate parts of the specification.
Issued or governed by: ASTM International / buyer specification
Retroreflective sheeting material for traffic-control signs and devices
Coordinate with: The selected ink, overlay, imaging method, substrate and complete-sign design
Available on request
Use the nominated plywood specification for veneer, bond, construction, dimensions and marking; the sign designer uses the appropriate design properties for supports and loads.
Issued or governed by: ISO / buyer specification
Plywood construction, bond, dimensions, conformance and marking option
Coordinate with: The project design values, support frame and installed-sign approval
Available on request
If FSC or PEFC is required, state the transaction claim and request the applicable certificate scope and sales-document wording with the order.
Issued or governed by: scheme authority and certificate holder
Chain-of-custody claims for an eligible transaction
Coordinate with: The covered transaction, valid certificate scope and approved claim wording
Importer confirmation required
Tell us the destination and origin information your importer needs. The operator or importer confirms the applicable due-diligence requirements for the shipment.
Issued or governed by: Destination operator / importer
Transaction and supply-chain due-diligence inputs when applicable
Coordinate with: The operator's legal assessment, due-diligence statement and project approval
Project-specific
Provide the sign drawing and document schedule. Match panel supply, graphics, frame, installation and maintenance to the same project specification.
Issued or governed by: Project responsible party / authority
Permitted substrate, sign face, frame, wind design, installation and acceptance
Coordinate with: The panel specification, fabricator records, installation checklist and maintenance plan
| Document | Responsible party | Covers | Project document |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panel construction record | CUZI PLY | Core, veneers, bond, overlay/face, thickness and dimensions | Approved sample plus production batch record |
| Finish compatibility record | Coater / printer / laminator | Primer, paint, film, ink, adhesive and cure on the ordered surface | Representative coupon and acceptance note |
| Installed-system design | Sign designer / engineer | Wind action, frame, support spacing, joints, fixings and foundation | Project drawings/calculations and revision |
| installation checks | Installer / inspector | Edge repairs, hole sealing, fastener seating, alignment and damage | Site checklist and photographs |
| maintenance checks | responsible party | Inspection interval, repair, replacement and continued-use decision | Asset-specific maintenance record |
DIMENSIONS & MACHINING
Regular and made-to-order formats are listed with the ordering information below. Use actual finished thickness, drawing reference edges and hole positions for fabrication, rather than nominal sheet thickness alone.
| Item | Decision | Order document |
|---|---|---|
| Thickness | Select from panel and support design; do not infer it from sign size alone | Lot thickness record against the order |
| Shape | Rectangular, round, triangular or custom contour from a controlled drawing | CNC or saw cutting instructions and orientation mark |
| Machining | Define routing, cutting, holes, slots and corner radii | Machine file, tool option and initial production panel inspection |
| Tolerance and direction | State finished tolerance, grain or overlay direction and datum | Measurement plan and agreed finish reference |
| Nest, label and pack sequence | Protect finished faces and preserve installation sequence | Nest map, part label and packing list |
QUALITY CHECKS
Confirm sign family, panel construction, finish, edge, dimensions and supporting documentation
Confirm actual face or overlay, core reveal, bond specification and back arrangement
Record colour, texture, gloss, balance and acceptance limits
Measure the declared basis before conversion
Inspect coverage, defects and cure against the agreed finish reference
Check geometry, edge quality, bore condition and drawing identity
Approve the exact preparation, material stack, cure and appearance
Confirm condition on the agreed support and measurement basis
Inspect factory edges, repaired cuts, holes and corners for continuity
Verify washer bearing, fastener seating, support entry and isolation
Review panel, graphic, frame, joints, drainage and fixings together
Link production identity to the supporting documentation and inspection and shipment documents
PACKING & STORAGE
| Control | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Dry, flat storage | Store level and off the ground; shipment wrap is not long-term outdoor storage |
| Full-width and full-length support | Prevent unsupported ends, local sag and distorted sign blanks |
| Face protection | Use clean interleaves where required and never drag prepared faces |
| Aligned bearers | Place supports in one vertical line through the pack |
| Moisture cover and ventilation | Exclude rain while avoiding trapped condensation |
| Strap position | Keep straps aligned with protection and away from unsupported edges |
| Lifting and corner protection | Use suitable forks or lifting points and protect machined corners |
| Acclimation | Where the coating system requires it, condition panels before preparation or finishing |
| Ground separation | Keep packs and prepared panels clear of wet soil, standing water and splash |
| Opened or primed packs | Re-cover without contamination and reseal handling damage before installation |
FINISH & INSTALLATION
TROUBLESHOOTING
| Visible issue | Likely cause | Inspection | Corrective action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coating or graphic lift | Incompatible surface preparation, adhesive or cure | Trial the exact system and inspect edges | Hold the affected panels; correct the finishing system and repeat the sample test |
| Edge swelling | Open edge, site cut or trapped water | Check all edges, bores and drainage | Dry, repair within limit and reseal or replace |
| Panel bow or twist | Unbalanced finish, moisture gradient or poor support | Measure flatness and inspect rear support | Correct balance/support or replace |
| Fastener pull-through | Wrong washer, edge distance, support or installation | Inspect interface and backing rail | Engineer reviews fixing option; replace damaged panel |
| Joint movement | Unsupported joint or frame movement | Trace each joint to a support line | Correct frame/joint before service |
| Corrosion staining | Incompatible fastener/frame/coating system | Inspect metal compatibility and water paths | Replace incompatible parts and repair finish |
| Print/paint inconsistency | Surface, batch or process variation | Compare with approved coupon | Hold batch and reapprove process |
| Premature weathering | Exposure beyond finish or maintenance assumption | Review exposure and service records | Repair or replace; revise specification |
| Delamination or surface checking | Bond, veneer, moisture or exposure requirement outside the accepted construction | Inspect the failure plane, edges and lot record | CUZI PLY and the project team isolate affected panels; test or replace as agreed |
| Incorrect authority substrate / mixed lots | Unapproved substrate or inconsistent face, core or finish entered the project | Reconcile labels, samples and submittals | Isolate the affected units and obtain the responsible party's decision |
ORDER PREPARATION
You do not need a completed technical checklist to start. Send the sign type, finished dimensions, thickness, preferred face, quantity and destination. Our factory team helps complete the specification.
FACTORY QUOTATION & SAMPLES
Tell us whether you need full sheets or finished blanks, then give the size schedule, thickness, quantity, graphic or coating and destination. We confirm the construction, machining, edge treatment, minimum quantity and production timing in your quote. Compare panel price with preparation, cutting yield, coating, protection and delivery costs on the same supply basis.
Regular sizes: 1220×2440, 1250×2500, 1525×3050 mm. Made to order: 1250×3050, 1250×3660, 2100×2800, 1830×3660, 1250×3800 mm. Include finished dimensions, grain or overlay direction, cutting tolerances, pack sizes and unloading arrangements for larger blanks. Your order records the selected construction and use alongside the custom dimensions.
If the core, face grade or bond is not yet specified, write “Need advice” in Requirements. Describe the graphics, exposure and service period, and add the frame drawing or document requirements where known. We help complete the panel specification and separate the board, machining, edge treatment, packing and delivery items in the quotation. Share drawings by email or WhatsApp after contacting us.
For a sample, tell us the finish, cut edge, hole or fixing you want to compare, and the coating or film you will apply. We confirm preparation, sample and courier costs before dispatch.
Email our factory: sales@cuziplywood.com
BUYER QUESTIONS
Before the purchase order
Choose around the paint, print, film or laminate you plan to apply, the required appearance and the exposure. Confirm the finish manufacturer's preparation and adhesion requirements on the proposed face. We can compare plywood and overlay options, but a particular overlay does not automatically make every coating or graphic system compatible.
Provide the finished panel sizes, reference edges, holes, corner details and surface requirements. We can discuss cutting and machining included in our supply, with tolerances and edge protection agreed before production. Include packing needs for prepared faces so panels arrive ready for the next agreed fabrication step.
The plywood construction matters alongside the face and back finish, sealed cuts and holes, drainage, support, exposure and maintenance. Tell us the intended service period and setting so we can discuss the panel specification. A general exterior or waterproof label is not a fixed service-life guarantee or an approval for the installed sign.
MDO is the usual starting point for painted, printed and vinyl-faced signs. HDO serves harder, lower-absorption surface requirements, while selected exterior plywood supports veneer-led coating systems. Match the choice to the graphic system, core, exterior bond, sealed edges, support, exposure and maintenance plan.
MDO provides a medium-density overlay often evaluated for paint or print options; HDO provides a harder, lower-absorption overlay. The ordered core, bond, back, machining and finish still require separate confirmation.
Specify an exterior-bond panel with a compatible overlay and coating, balanced back, sealed factory edges, resealed cuts and holes, drainage, rear ventilation and protected fixings. Inspection and prompt repair preserve the weather-protection system.
Plywood can be supplied for regulated traffic or road-work signs when the responsible authority and project documents approve the substrate. The order then follows the nominated reflective sheeting, graphics, dimensions, support, wind design and complete-sign requirements.
The ordered plywood may use EN 636, EN 314 and EN 315 options, while EN 12899-1 concerns complete fixed-sign and component requirements. The project and destination authority decide applicability.
Identify the applicable AS 1742 option, AS 1743 edition, retroreflective-sheeting option, state supplement, approved substrate, complete-sign responsible party and required project records.
State the factory edge system in the order. Clean and dry new cuts or bores, apply the compatible waterproof edge-sealing paint or coating, allow the specified cure and reinspect before installation.
The fabricator prepares a finishing check on the proposed panel using the ordered face, cleaning and sanding method, primer, coating, film or adhesive and full cure. Adhesion, appearance, edge lifting, colour and cleaning response are then approved before production.
Inspect both faces, cut edges, holes, corners, fixings and supports before each move. Reseal new cuts or damaged protection with the specified compatible system and allow it to cure. Review changed supports, exposure and service period with the designer, and replace panels where damage exceeds the agreed repair limits.
Start with the sign or board use, dimensions, thickness, finish, quantity and destination. Add the drawing, exposure, intended service period and required documents when known. Our factory quotes the plywood construction, processing, minimum quantity, packing and production timing; you can discuss the options before completing the detailed checklist. For a sample, tell us which face, coating, cut edge or fixing you want to compare. We confirm preparation, sample and courier costs before dispatch.
Talk directly to our factory
Tell us what you’re making, the quantity and destination. Our team will help you choose a panel and prepare a quote.