12 Jun Outdoor Signage That Lasts: Best Printing Options for Summer Heat
Before you design and print outdoor signs, it’s crucial to consider how they will hold up in the Arizona heat. With temperatures regularly reaching 100-110 F or higher, you can’t risk a material that will melt, fade, or warp, especially if you want to be able to reuse it. Reproductions, Inc. specializes in high-end, durable signs and banners for Tucson, AZ businesses that are designed to withstand the summer heat. We can use high-quality vinyl, digital-print acrylic, metal, and aluminum to create signs and banners that last. Here is a closer look at your options.
Metal or Brushed Aluminum
Aluminum is one of the top choices for heat-resistant, durable outdoor signs. It won’t warp or expand, and it’s rust-proof and resistant to thermal expansion. Metal signage is also a great choice, especially coated metal. These signs are best for long-term signs like parking signs, wayfinding signs, restroom signs, and building or room signs.
High-Grade PVC Vinyl
Vinyl is ideal for large, outdoor banners that must be resistant to heat as well as wind, rain, dust, and animal and insect activity. A well-designed banner can be used for years without worry of ripping, fading, staining, or other damage. We offer heavyweight vinyl banners up to 48” wide and almost any length. We also offer full-color printing of magnetic vinyl graphics that can be used on outdoor structures or vehicles.
Digital Acrylic
Digital-print acrylic signs consist of a plastic panel imprinted with digital UV ink. These signs are lightweight, durable, highly customizable, and can withstand extreme heat, making them a great choice for outdoor use in Arizona. They are engineered for UV-resistance and resist fading, cracking, and peeling. Acrylic can withstand temperatures up to 160 F before it is affected, so Arizona heat won’t damage the sign. However, because acrylic expands in the heat, we don’t recommend fixing this type of sign to a frame or wall. It’s best used for a freestanding or table- or pole-mounted sign for an entryway, or as wayfinding or directional signage, special event signage, or compliance signage.
Polyethylene or Polypropylene
Polyethylene and polypropylene signs are made from heavy-duty plastic, like the kind used for cutting boards. These signs are designed for long-term durability, even when used outdoors in the summer. They offer weather resistance and impact tolerance, and are lightweight and easy to display. They are also formulated to withstand temperature fluctuations and UV exposure without peeling, cracking, or fading. We recommend using this type of sign for high-visibility warning or caution signs, property control, job sites, or for temporarily directing foot traffic or marking special hazards or environments.
Call Reproductions, Inc. for Local Print & Sign Services in Tucson
Reproductions, Inc. is proud to be one of the most trusted local printing shops in Tucson, AZ. We offer cost-effective sign and banner solutions for companies that need to display signage outdoors in the summer heat. Our metal, aluminum, and digital-print acrylic signs can be customized with your company’s colors, logos, and other branding elements, and can be used for a wide range of short- and long-term needs. Call us today at (520) 355-4902 or request a quote online for sign printing in Tucson, AZ.