[MassHistPres] MassHistPres Digest, Vol 70, Issue 7 - Durable Small Outdoor Memorials

[D. Mauch]

Try using vinyl lettering on PVC or a plastic composite similar to what is being increasingly used on house trim such as Azek pvc.  We offer both MDO laminate wood as well as pvc.

D. Mauch
nehistoricalmarkings.com


On Dec 9, 2011, at 12:00 PM, masshistpres-request at cs.umb.edu wrote:

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>   1. Seeking advice for durable small outdoor memorial	plaques
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> Date: Thu, 8 Dec 2011 19:40:49 -0800 (PST)
> From: David Temple <davidftemple at yahoo.com>
> Subject: [MassHistPres] Seeking advice for durable small outdoor
> 	memorial	plaques
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> In Medfield we have about 10 outdoor
> memorial plaques in town squares, honoring local residents who have been killed in
> wars. Unfortunately, in less than ten years the plaques have corroded, and we
> replace them, we want something much more durable. 
> 
> The present plaques ? 8-1/2 x 11? -
> are made of metal (aluminum? steel?) and have text painted(?) on them, and they?re
> protected [sic] with plexiglass(?) covers that have mainly served to trap moisture
> inside.
> 
> There must be a better way.? Ideas? ?If possible, we?d like to keep cost below $500
> per plaque ? I?m almost afraid to ask the cost of brass with embossed lettering,
> though I imagine that would last a long time. Also, any recommended vendors?
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> David Temple 
> David F. Temple, Inc. 
> 300 South Street 
> Medfield, MA 02052 
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> Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2011 07:15:12 -0500
> From: Joyce Anderson <jabanderson at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [MassHistPres] Seeking advice for durable small outdoor
> 	memorial plaques
> To: David Temple <davidftemple at yahoo.com>
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> David,
> The Princeton Historical Commission has used Healy Bros in Rhode Island. Some of the plaques, made of bronze with raised lettering, we purchased in 1997 and they  have held up very well. The company is located in Lincoln, RI. and the telephone number is: 401 765 7600. We found them very helpful and easy to work with. Price wise, I am not sure how costly plaques are today but in 1997 we paid about $650. for an 18x24 marker.
> I hope this helps.
> Joyce Anderson 
> Princeton Historical Commission
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> On Dec 8, 2011, at 10:40 PM, David Temple wrote:
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>> In Medfield we have about 10 outdoor memorial plaques in town squares, honoring local residents who have been killed in wars. Unfortunately, in less than ten years the plaques have corroded, and we replace them, we want something much more durable.
>> 
>> The present plaques ? 8-1/2 x 11? - are made of metal (aluminum? steel?) and have text painted(?) on them, and they?re protected [sic] with plexiglass(?) covers that have mainly served to trap moisture inside.
>> 
>> There must be a better way.  Ideas?  If possible, we?d like to keep cost below $500 per plaque ? I?m almost afraid to ask the cost of brass with embossed lettering, though I imagine that would last a long time. Also, any recommended vendors?
>> 
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>> In your reply, please include my original message. AOL users please note!
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>> David Temple 
>> David F. Temple, Inc. 
>> 300 South Street 
>> Medfield, MA 02052 
>> 508-359-2915 
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