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EPS Signs are Economical and EPS Signs are Economical and

Enable Exciting Design PossibilitiesEnable Exciting Design Possibilities What is EPS/HDU and how is it used?What is EPS/HDU and how is it used? Global Foam’s Unique CapabilitiesGlobal Foam’s Unique Capabilities Applications for EPS SignsApplications for EPS Signs Installation Options and IdeasInstallation Options and Ideas How to get StartedHow to get Started

What is EPS?What is EPS?

EPS is Expanded bead polystyrene, small white beads EPS is Expanded bead polystyrene, small white beads molded (like packing for appliances)molded (like packing for appliances)

EPS comes in various densities lb/cu ftEPS comes in various densities lb/cu ft ¾ lb, 1 lb is 90% of what we use, 1.5, 2.0, 3, and 4 lb¾ lb, 1 lb is 90% of what we use, 1.5, 2.0, 3, and 4 lb ¾ lb usually for packaging, 1lb or 1.5 lb for shapes or insulation¾ lb usually for packaging, 1lb or 1.5 lb for shapes or insulation

Extruded Polystrene is the opened cell blue, pink, Extruded Polystrene is the opened cell blue, pink, yellow board that is typically 1 – 3 in thick 4 ft x 8 ft yellow board that is typically 1 – 3 in thick 4 ft x 8 ft sheets. We cut that also (1.7 lb density) sheets. We cut that also (1.7 lb density)

We receive the EPS billets in a 4 ft x 4 ft x 8 ft block to We receive the EPS billets in a 4 ft x 4 ft x 8 ft block to start. This does start. This does notnot limit the size of what we produce. limit the size of what we produce.

Why use EPS?Why use EPS?

EPS is the cheapest large volume material. EPS is the cheapest large volume material. Further saving on bulk items by use of wood Further saving on bulk items by use of wood

framing or hollowing structuresframing or hollowing structures Insulation over other materials such as wood, Insulation over other materials such as wood,

steel, and concrete.steel, and concrete. Does not deteriorate with weathering when Does not deteriorate with weathering when

covered. No rust or rot.covered. No rust or rot. Light weight and easy to handle or fix in place.Light weight and easy to handle or fix in place.

What is HDU and how What is HDU and how is it used?is it used? HDU stands for High Density Urethane.HDU stands for High Density Urethane. HDU that we use is typically 15# density and is HDU that we use is typically 15# density and is

a ridged foam we can only cut with routersa ridged foam we can only cut with routers HDU is a harder denser material than EPS but HDU is a harder denser material than EPS but

it allows for sharper details on smaller letters it allows for sharper details on smaller letters and designsand designs

HDU is much more expensive than EPS but HDU is much more expensive than EPS but requires only a light coating.requires only a light coating.

We use HDU when requested or in portions of We use HDU when requested or in portions of a sign where it is needed. a sign where it is needed.

Fabrication is done in Fabrication is done in several stepsseveral steps

We start with CAD geometry for all the features and shapes.We start with CAD geometry for all the features and shapes. The EPS is cut by CNC machines not unlike a regular machine The EPS is cut by CNC machines not unlike a regular machine

shop.shop. We assemble all the pieces and then apply a hard plastic shell We assemble all the pieces and then apply a hard plastic shell

before spraying the final textured finish (Optional textures)before spraying the final textured finish (Optional textures) We also make the proper cutouts for pvc pipes or slots for 4 x 4 We also make the proper cutouts for pvc pipes or slots for 4 x 4

posts. Sometimes we make the sign to go over top of an existing posts. Sometimes we make the sign to go over top of an existing frame or sign.frame or sign.

If needed wood or other materials can be placed inside the sign to If needed wood or other materials can be placed inside the sign to improve mounting strength. (typical for flat wall mounted signs)improve mounting strength. (typical for flat wall mounted signs)

The last steps is applying a basic exterior house paint that The last steps is applying a basic exterior house paint that matches your specified colors as close as possible.matches your specified colors as close as possible.

Installation Installation explanations and ideasexplanations and ideas We do not install sign, however an installer can We do not install sign, however an installer can

be referred or contactedbe referred or contacted Most signs are light weight and easy to install Most signs are light weight and easy to install (4 (4

ft x 8 ft x 12 in sign weighs approx 150 lbs)ft x 8 ft x 12 in sign weighs approx 150 lbs)

Most cities require permits and we can provide Most cities require permits and we can provide you with the drawing for your applicationyou with the drawing for your application

For most monument signs, 2 posts or poles set For most monument signs, 2 posts or poles set in concrete are adequate. (see next page in concrete are adequate. (see next page illustrations)illustrations)

Sign Installation can accomplished in several Sign Installation can accomplished in several simple stepssimple steps

Sign

Blocks

Wet cement for footer

Use Sign to Align pole in wet cement, Remove blocks when cement sets and slide sign down. Landscape around bottom of sign to cover any

gap & to keep mowers away.

AlignHoriz & Vert

Sign

Alternative: Have Frame with cross members already set in placeSign has a slot large enough to slide over frame. Advantage, stronger

frame and then easier to mount other face pieces into frame.

How to get StartedHow to get Started

Please provide either a hand sketch with 3 views, A Please provide either a hand sketch with 3 views, A cad File, or a printed drawing of your shape. Fax or e-cad File, or a printed drawing of your shape. Fax or e-mailmail

We would be glad to render the 3D or 2D image if We would be glad to render the 3D or 2D image if requiredrequired

Please select the colors and all other details.Please select the colors and all other details. Global will send you a quote for approvalGlobal will send you a quote for approval When the order is complete you may pick up or specify When the order is complete you may pick up or specify

shipping instructions. We can use a courier, UPS, or a shipping instructions. We can use a courier, UPS, or a freight company.freight company.

If you need someone to install we can make those If you need someone to install we can make those arrangements for you.arrangements for you.