HDU Signs Give You a Carved Wood Sign Look - Without the Hefty Price

Fast Facts

Here are the key points to know about custom HDU Signs:

• Sign styles have an attractive, rustic finish.
• Has a dimensional finish.
• HDU background with carved raised letters, creates a professional look, with more character than a flat sign.
• Knot-free
• Available with a smooth background, carved wood background, pebble texture background or Venetian grain.
• Solid and strong.
• Available one-sided or two-sided.
• Available in 1 1/2", 2", 3", 4" thickness.
• Triple coated enamel finish.

Some common outdoor uses for HDU signs are:

• Street signs
• Corporate signs
• Roadside signs
• Residential signs
• Monument signs
• Wall-mounted signs
• Camp/Park signs
• Directional signs

Some customers order HDU signs for indoor use because they are a lightweight, cost-effective option with a sophisticated look. Available in a variety of surface textures, raised or recessed lettering, custom shapes and four levels of thickness, an HDU sign is sure to make your business stand out!

About High-Density-Urethane Signage

High-Density Urethane is a strong, naturally waterproof sign material made for creating dimensional signs at a lower cost (and weight!) than redwood.

HDU signs have a carved look, can feature smooth or textured backgrounds, and are available in a couple different thicknesses. Here are a couple of benefits of HDU Signage:

• You get a sophisticated look at an economical price
• HDU is great for residential areas
• HDU is ideal for custom shapes
• You can recreate the redwood look with a more economical material

Some people come to TheSignChef searching specifically for Sandblasted Redwood Signs but then opt to use Sandblasted HDU Signs instead. HDU is a flexible, durable material and is much thicker than most types of foam. It was designed specifically to make signs, and can be made to look dimensional just like redwood signs.

Our HDU signs come in 1.5", 2", 3" or 4" finished dimension. Because HDU is a synthetic material, sandblasting each piece produces a predictable result every time

In addition, an HDU sign will not warp, crack or bow like a solid wood sign can when exposed to the elements. Because it is lighter than wood, installation is simplified and shipping, in most cases is lower. The HDU sign panels can be seamlessly laminated together to create any size shape or form you need for your business or promotion.

Reasons Why Some People Prefer HDU Signs

We live in a world that is "going green" more and more with each day. So let's face it…some people choose HDU signs over Redwood to save trees!

HDU Signs are lower in price than Sandblasted Redwood Signs. The material itself is cheaper, and manufacturing costs are lower because the material itself is easier to shape than wood.

As a petroleum-based material, HDU is naturally waterproof. This means that HDU lasts longer than wood and doesn't need to be replaced as often.

Design

Whether you know exactly what design you want or you only have a vague idea, our Art Department can help you create the HDU sign you’ve always envisioned.

Available Design Options:

• PMS Color Match
• Custom Hole Placement
• Custom Shapes
• Rounded Corners
• Dimensional
• Engraved

The design of your HDU sign is more than just layout and colors. It is also important to factor in letter size. We provide a letter sizing calculator so you don’t have to guess whether or not your HDU sign will be readable.

Color

Our HDU signs can be painted any color you want. We prime the sign before painting, then triple coat it with a clear enamel so the paint is sure to last as long as the sign itself. You can choose as many colors as you want, and we offer color matching services to ensure that the final sign is exactly what you envisioned.

Sometimes, all you want is the bottom line!

• Our online HDU Sign pricing tool above instantly calculates the exact prices on HDU Signs.
• At TheSignChef.com, shipping for HDU Signage and all other indoor and outdoor signs is free.
• Orders outside the state of South Carolina are tax-free!
• We do offer quantity breaks - Buy 2 or more signs for substantial discounts

Size

Does size matter? Of course, it does! Especially when it comes to your HDU sign. The right size and shape HDU sign depends on your specific needs. That’s why we don’t place too many limits on your size options for HDU signs.

The most popular sizes available for custom HDU Signs are as follows:

• 8" x 12"
• 12" x 12"
• 12" x 18"
• 18" x 24"
• 24" x 36"
• 24" x 48"
• 36" x 60"
• 48" x 72"
• 48" x 96"

We offer HDU in any size. If you need an HDU sign larger than 5’ x 10’, we can seamlessly laminate HDU panels together.

Shape

You’re not limited to only square and rectangular HDU sign shapes. We will cut your HDU sign to any custom shape you want.

Pictured below are a few custom sign shapes, if you need an HDU Sign in a unique shape, let us know.

Thickness

We offer four thickness option for our HDU signs:

• 4”
• 3”
• 2”
• 1 1/2"

The level of thickness you select for your HDU sign is dependent on the look you’re going for. Larger signs can be created on 1 1/2” thick HDU as easily as they can on the 4”. However, going with a thicker HDU sign allows you to have a deeper, more dimensional effect.

Your only limitation when it comes to the thickness a double-sided HDU sign. We will only create double-sided HDU signs in 2”, 3” and 4” thicknesses.

Installation

 We understand that installing your HDU sign yourself may seem like a daunting task, and maybe you were planning to hire someone to do it for you. But before you go through the hassle of finding a sign installation company, trying to work around their schedule and spending an extra $100+ for their services, let us show you how easy doing it yourself can be. By self-installing your HDU sign, you can save time and money.

Displaying HDU Signage is easy!

We offer a variety of mounting kits and accessories that can ship with your order.

HDU signs are commonly mounted on monuments, between posts, hanging, and flush. 

Here are some more facts about mounting your sign:

• We offer a large variety of scroll brackets for hanging your new custom sign.
• We can drill holes to the top of your sign to simplify the hanging process.
• HDU Signs can be mounted between two posts or attach to a single post.
• The mounting process is usually done by the contractor or handyman.

If you aren’t certain what tools you need to install your HDU sign, we’ll be happy to make recommendations.