Quick Question or Two

[jerrybritner]

I have a request for a wood sign for a restaurant, any idea what size wood to use and how to make it weatherproof against Oklahoma's extreme  weather conditions. Will simply painting it keep it from warping. They haven't done any measuring as yet but top of the head size is 2' x 5'. Oh by the way it will be hung under the overhang of a building built early nineteen or late eighteen hundreds if that makes any difference. 

[Phantom Scroller]

Jerry when I make an outside sign I would always use hardwood 1" thick and use a wood sealant followed by three coats of yacht varnish.

 

Roly 

[amazingkevin]

wish I could help,but sealed ,primed and painted is normal.But for your conditions maybe google it ?

Edited September 13, 2013 by amazingkevin

[WolfmoonCT]

A lot of the pro signs are made from MDO.

[Huntter2022]

Designing a sign for a restaurant , I would take the name in consideration If for example was called;"The Log Cabin Restaurant".

use a rough cut lumber, with a log cabin and framed in logs. with the 19th -18th scrolled type frame to match the outside architectural design of the building 

 i would think 3/4 inch thick wood , good outdoor paint (if painting ) and at least 3-4 coats of polyurethane. 

 Good luck with the sign , would love to see the finish results

 

David