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What are street signs made of?

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Most are made from the pine tree, treated to keep bugs and decay away with creosote, a type of tar. Newer poles are made from aluminum that will last many more years than the wooden type. Some poles were made from cypress, but when fixed in place, they sprouted new growth, making pole trimming a pain for the electrical workers.

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Street signs are typically made using aluminum sheets cut to shape and size.

The sign is printed onto rolls of reflective matterial (which comes in different classes) and is later adhered to the aluminum plates.

Fixings are then attached ready for the sign to be installed.

Temporary signs are often made using polycarbonate sheeting, or thin steel sheeting fixed into framing.

Polycarbonate sheeting signs are fabricated using the same process as aluminum signs.

Sometimes signs are made from a standard full-print, other times signs are custom made - whereby lettering and symbols are adhered by hand.

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