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Steps Academy in Parma Ohio Installs an Epic Dimensional Sign

Posted by John Grigoli

Aug 18, 2015 8:30:00 AM


Steps Academy has a new home in Parma, Ohio and now it is official with a large dimensional exterior building sign that was installed last week. We were contacted by Steps Academy to have this sign installed before they moved in for the first day of school. This blog will show how this sign was designed, built and installed. 

Building Sign in Parma, Ohio

 

 


In the picture above, you can see the large sign installed on an exterior brick wall. The sign is over 80 inches wide and 60 inches high. It has a thickness of 2 inches when including the lettering or shield. In the photo below, you can see how the sign has 3 layers involved including the large base piece, the shield, and the griffin or letters. Each layer is made with 1/2" thick acrylic.

Dimensional sign in Parma Ohio

 

Steps Academy is a center of excellence for autism. The center was started to meet the needs of children with autism in ages from 2 1/2 years to 22. They work to improve communication and language skills, fine and gross motor coordination, social, play and imitation. Steps uses Applied Behavior Analysis which uses research based teaching methods along with data analysis to develop life and social skils. Steps acadamy focuses on the individual rather than the behavior so they look for how they attempt to communicate through their behaviors and create individual plans of development.

When we recieved the call from Steps Academy, we quickly made an appointment to survey the location to determine size and install requirements for their business sign. They submitted their pictorial vision to us through our website and we listened to their citeria for signage. We took the survey information and their vision and determined the best materials that would be durable enough for outdoors and yet make their expected budget number.

The sign has a main base peice that is made of 1/2" thick acrylic painted black. It was routed precisley to the shape they gave us. It was so large it had to be done in two peices and fused together. The base part was covered with premium vinyl printed with full color graphics and a laminate applied. The sheild was also made with 1/2" thick acrylic, painted black and adhered to the base peice with high strength glue. The griffin was again made with 1/2" thick acrylic and also applied the same way. Finally, the dimensional lettering was made with formed plastic and also glued to the surface. Notice the detailed vinyl work applied to the face of the letters. On the back it was installed with indian style cleats that was anchored to the wall and a final support peice installed at the bottom for support. Once it was assembled, the bottom cleat was centered on the wall, leveled and placed into position with good old fashion muscle!

This truely custom building sign has many parts but it really deliveres their vision. It also adds a professional appearance to the building so that visitors know that Steps Academy is a serious organization ficused on the students and they take pride in helping people live full productive lives. Because of our high end wide format printer, the sign has a quality feel to go along with the black edges to provide depth. The size of the sign is important as well since it has to be seen from the road as people arrive.

Epic Signs & Graphics is proud to work with an organization that has a focus to help others. One of the things I have found to be good for the soul since starting this company is the ability to meet interesting people and organizations that focus on helping other people like Steps Academy. We are committed to helping companies improve their message through high quality signage wether that is on the outside or the inside. We can help with directory signs, suite signs, wall murals window graphics and even graphics for floors and ceilings! Give us a call today for a free consultation and quote!

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