[MassHistPres] MassHistPres Digest, Vol 70, Issue 7 - Durable Small Outdoor Memorials
heartwood restoration
jade at heartwoodrestoration.com
Fri Dec 9 16:07:26 EST 2011
i appreciate you sharing your 2 cents........my oposition to vinyl is twofold--it is toxic during manufacture & cannot be recylced...personally, i think it's very unattractive....you've seen those plastic fences that shine in the presence of the sun and headlights....egad!
as ever......
......jade
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From: Leo Greene
To: jade at heartwoodrestoration.com ; dmauch at verizon.net ; masshistpres at cs.umb.edu
Sent: Friday, December 09, 2011 2:21 PM
Subject: Re: Re: [MassHistPres] MassHistPres Digest, Vol 70,Issue 7 - Durable Small Outdoor Memorials
Perhaps so Jade, but my understanding here is that they are merely plaques in town parks (not historic landmarks) commemorating people. In this case, I wouldn't think Azek or Vinyl connotes disrespect any more than any other material. Of course, any marker (of any material) can be ugly depending on the design, in which case I'd call it ugly rather than disrespectful.
The most respectful thing to do is procure attractive and durable markers so these folks will be recognized and remembered for years to come.
my 2 cents.
Leo Greene
On 12/09/11, heartwood restoration<jade at heartwoodrestoration.com> wrote:
i would say that using vinyl or azek composite material and the like would be disrespectful to an historic landmark...
jade l. mortimer
heartwood window restoration
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From: D. Mauch
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Sent: Friday, December 09, 2011 12:35 PM
Subject: Re: [MassHistPres] MassHistPres Digest, Vol 70, Issue 7 - Durable Small Outdoor Memorials
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
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1. Seeking advice for durable small outdoor memorial plaques
(David Temple)
2. Re: Seeking advice for durable small outdoor memorial plaques
(Joyce Anderson)
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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
508-359-2915
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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
On Dec 8, 2011, at 10:40 PM, David Temple wrote:
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?
In your reply, please include my original message. AOL users please note!
David Temple
David F. Temple, Inc.
300 South Street
Medfield, MA 02052
508-359-2915
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