House Signs made from Bronze Metal
Bronze has been on Earth dating back to 3500BC and is composed of an alloy of Copper and Tin but can sometimes contain aluminium, silicon or phosphorus. Bronze was named as an English colour in 1753 and is golden brown.
Bronze makes a great house sign due to it being strong and durable, these signs can be placed anywhere near the home or applied to the wall and will last for years to come with little maintenance required.
The background of a bronze sign usually gets painted black, blue, brown or red but can be left natural to keep its timeless appearance. Bronze is a commonly known material for sculptures and statues across the world as it can withstand most weather conditions and does not corrode even when near the coast.
Rustic Stone make house signs using stone as they’re super durable and tough, and does not weather as quickly as sign products made from various metals.
House signs can be made using a wide range of materials and deciding which to use can be complicated. Below you can find a list of pros and cons that hopefully will make your decision easier.
The Pros
- Strong
- Resists corrosion
- Weather resistant
- A small amount of maintenance is required
The Cons
- Expensive
- Weaker than other metals such as stainless steel
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