Confirm the layout
The buyer approved the shop drawing before the set went into fabrication.
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Brushed aluminum address numbers
Lux Signage Co. supplies custom brushed aluminum address numbers to U.S. sign companies. For this exterior project, the approved drawing specified 12 mm flat-cut aluminum, a horizontal brushed silver finish, and threaded stud mounting. The finished workshop photo shows the grain and mounting studs on two of the numerals.
The brief
Separate numerals in a compact exterior layout.
The project called for exterior address identification within a layout specified at 28.88 inches wide by 8 inches high. The buyer approved the shop drawing before fabrication.
The production file called for brushed silver aluminum, a horizontal grain direction, and stud mounting. The finished workshop photo shows the grain and the projecting studs on two numerals.
What should a sign shop specify when ordering brushed aluminum address numbers?
Call out the overall width, numeral height, thickness, brush direction, and mounting method on the drawing. This build used 12 mm aluminum with a horizontal brush and stud mounting. The wall substrate was still open in the approved file and should be confirmed for each installation.
Fabrication details
Build specifications
Dimensions, materials, finish and mounting below come from the approved production file. The workshop photo shows a partial view of the completed numeral set.
- Overall layout
- 28.88 in. W × 8 in. H
- Material
- Aluminum
- Thickness
- 12 mm specified
- Face and edge finish
- Brushed silver
- Brush direction
- Horizontal
- Mounting specified
- Stud mount
- Application
- Exterior
Project workflow
From drawing approval to finished numerals
Specify the finish
The production file documented the aluminum thickness, brushed silver finish, and horizontal grain direction.
Check the finished pieces
Lux sent original workshop photos after quality checks. The close-up shows the grain, solid edges and mounting studs.
Verified stage: fabrication and workshop quality checks completed.
For sign companies
What to confirm before you quote
Confirm brush direction across the set
Mark grain direction on the approved drawing so it can be checked across every numeral.
Plan the drilling layout
Send the substrate and overall dimensions, and review the stud locations and spacing with your installer before fabrication.
Quoting a similar sign?
Send your numeral layout, overall dimensions, finish, and mounting surface for a trade quote.