Tips for protecting your signage in winter

We are moving into winter now, and this is the time of year when signage maintenance is most important. You will need to protect your exterior signs from the wind, rain and ice during winter. Here are some tips for keeping them in pristine condition.

Set a regular cleaning schedule

You should really have a schedule for cleaning your signs at all times of the year, but in winter it is even more crucial. Regular cleaning will help to make sure the signs remain looking good even after being hit with bouts of heavy rain, strong winds or snow and ice. It will also enable you to spot potential damage caused by the weather and get it repaired.

Look after the seals

One of the key winter signage maintenance tips is to make sure the seals are in good condition. Check them to see if they have been affected by dirt or moisture, which can lead to mould and stop any electrics from working properly. This kind of internal dirt will also leave the sign looking bad even if you clean the rest of it – so it must be attended to.

Make sure the mounts are secure

The mounts are what carry the weight of a sign, but in winter they can collect ice and snow that adds additional weight. This can lead to them breaking or becoming loose, which will make the sign unsafe. Check for this and remove ice and snow if necessary.

At Ainsley Signs, we offer professional signage installation in Manchester as well as maintenance. Call now for details.