Everyday we are
asked about which stake is best when using
Bandit Signs, Metal or Wood? You may
think that this is not a big issue, but
believe it or not, it does matter.
Through the years, we have heard many
theories when it comes to which stake is
best to use but in the end, it all comes
down to a
matter of
preference.
When it comes
to using the wooden stakes, the signs hold
up better in the wind and in the ground. The
only thing you have to worry about is your
sign bending in half, but there is a simple
solution to that. When using wood stakes,
it is a great idea to see if the sign is
available with the flutes in the sign
running horizontal. This will help
strengthen the sign against the wind and
keep it from bending in the middle. Another
great thing about the wooden stakes is that
you can find them at any local Home Depot or
Lowe's at a fraction of the cost of metal
stakes. You also have to purchase 1 inch
roofing nails to attach the sign to the
stake. If you don’t mind putting in the
labor of attaching the wood stakes to the
signs and hammering the signs in the ground,
then it is well worth it for you to get wood
stakes if want you signs to stay up longer
and sit straight up for the world to see.
Now don't get
us wrong, the metal stakes are great and we
sell them mainly as a convenience to our
customers. The great thing about these is
there is hardly any labor involved in
attaching them to the sign, and placing them
into the ground is simple because you just
have to step on them, (metal stakes are also
referred to as step stakes). They hold up
fairly well in the wind, but they tend to
sway back and forth. These are perfect for
your double-sided signs and for anybody who
just doesn't have the time to sit there and
hammer
roofing nails
in the signs to attach the wooden stakes.
Either type of stake you
choose to use is correct because you have
made the right choice in using
BanditSigns.com in the first place.
Bandit Signs do the marketing for you, and
they work no matter what stake you use with
them because they will get the word out
about your business and increase your
sales. They are the best marketing
investment you can make for the money.
