What Yard Sign Materials Work Best? 5 Reasons To Choose Coroplast

May 31, 2023 customsignhaus

Because yard signs are typically displayed outdoors, where they are exposed to the elements and wear and tear from passing audiences, your choice of materials really matters.

At The Custom Sign & Graphics Haus, we offer a wide selection of yard sign materials, but corrugated plastic is the hands down favorite, and for good reason.

Read on to learn why business owners overwhelmingly choose corrugated plastic or “Coroplast” for their yard sign systems, or call (936)-539-4200 to speak directly with a sign specialist near you.

What Yard Sign Materials Work Best? 5 Reasons To Use Coroplast

1. Corrugated Plastic Yard Signs Are Highly Cost Effective

Corrugated plastic yard signs can greatly enhance the impact of your sign system, increasing your visibility from multiple angles and moving your message close to the road, where it can easily be seen by passing drivers. Best of all, they do it for a great price, costing less than almost any other sign option, even if you go all in with “premium” full color or double sided prints. Factor in their impressive service life and no cost installation, and you are looking at one of the most cost effective signs on the market.

2. Corrugated Plastic Yard Signs Beat The Heat And Weather Any Weather

Like we said upfront, most yard sign displays are exposed to the elements, so it makes sense to choose a weather resistant material, even if you only intend to use your signage for a short period.

Corrugated plastic fits the bill, being completely waterproof, corrosion proof, and rated for use in temperatures as high as 230 degree Fahrenheit, which is more than 100 degrees hotter than the hottest day ever recorded in Texas (120F), according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

The only real concern is high winds, and you can deal with these either by weighing down your signs, or by taking them inside to ride out the storm, since installation/reinstallation takes no special equipment, and just seconds of work.

3. Corrugated Plastic Yard Signs Are Highly Durable

Again, since most yard signs displays are going to be outdoors and largely unprotected, it makes sense to choose a durable material, and few materials outperform corrugated plastic in this area.

In fact, internal testing by Coroplast manufacturers shows:

● Corrugated plastic has “significantly higher burst, puncture, and flat crush properties than B flute fiberboard.”

● Corrugated plastic will not burst on the Mullen tester

● Corrugated plastic signs can last for months without any visible signs of wear and tear

4. Corrugated Plastic Yard Signs Are Ideal For Customization

Corrugated plastic can easily be cut into any shape or size, and it is well suited for digital printing, screen printing, and flexo printing. If you want to add extra detail or complexity, you can also add custom printed graphics to your yard signs, as they take quite well to flat, non-porous corrugated plastic surfaces.

5. Corrugated Plastic Yard Signs Are Easy To Store, Ship And Transport

Corrugated plastic yard signs are meant for temporary displays, but that doesn’t mean they are single use products. If you want to reuse them for seasonal promotions, holiday messages, or recurring sales, you’re in luck: they are extremely easy to install/uninstall, and they are also very easy to store.

Corrugated plastic sheets weigh about 0.15 pounds per square foot, or about 68 grams, and they are both flat and slightly flexible, which makes our yard signs:

● Easy to carry, even in large quantities

● Easy to stack and stow

● Easy to transport

● Available for shipping outside of Houston, TX

Moreover, unlike some other sign types, they do not need to be hung, laid flat, or weighed down in any special way. You can stack them, lean them against a wall, or store them in your trunk—as long as they aren’t seriously bent, folded, or crushed, you are okay.