Metal or
Wood Stakes?
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.
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