I'm looking for some advice on Commercial Real Estate Signage
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[{"id": "gcuci51", "text": "Would need to see some photos....We are a commercial contractor", "replies": [{"id": "gcuinbc", "text": "[This is the PVC Sign](https://imgur.com/PNGuHIO) I don't have a photo of the metal but it looks the same only with twisted metal around where the holes are. The PVC is 6mm which is the thickest the sign company offers. And there is a thicker metal but I'm worried its just going to make it heavier and actually kill someone if it falls.", "replies": [{"id": "gcujz1i", "text": "how is it mounted?", "replies": [], "depth": 3}, {"id": "gcun6bh", "text": "It looks like you just need some more reinforcement or that the holes on the sign need to be a little bit further away from the edge.\n\nEditing to say that we had the same issue with metal signs for some reason. Must be the elements that are causing the breakdown? \n\nWe\u2019ve tried to step away from the brackets and instead attach the signs onto the front of the building, flush with the fa\u00e7ade.", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "gcuog83", "text": "metal grommet(S) farther inside bigger holes are needed.", "replies": [{"id": "gcuvdou", "text": "There were grommets haha they\u2019re still attached to the bracket", "replies": [{"id": "gcw7hnw", "text": "The only other way I know is squirt WD-40 where the rubbing action is.  Your PVC thickness is probably not thick enough.", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "gcvp4xb", "text": "Sign guy here - the metal is probably an aluminum composite, with grommets should hold up better than the pvc.  As others have suggested, holes further in from the edge would help.  I think they are failing due to swinging in the wind - if there is a way to tie the bottom edge of the sign to the building it should cut down on the swinging, and alleviate the strain on the top holes a bit....otherwise the idea to mount flat on building would be best, though obviously less visible to potential clients....", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "gd2cqpo", "text": "Things to try:\n\n* Small strip of wood on the front and back of the sign with screws through where the holes were, and then attach the wood to the sign hanger. You can probably find screws with a spot to attach to directly.\n* 2 or 3 chain links between the sign and the holder to reduce the wind stress on the holes.\n* Could be someone jumping up and hitting/pulling on your sign. Maybe look into that.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]