Framing Options for interpretation & park signs
Shelley Signs design and supply a wide range of lectern frames, post and bespoke structures in timber and steel for outdoor, external interpretive signs and interpretation panels.
Framing and support structures are a key consideration in any project. The notes below give an outline of our most popular styles of frames with pictures in the banner section above. We also regularly produce bespoke or special design frames – please call if you need something individual. All of these framing options are for interpretation panels and park signs.
Timber Lectern Frames
Produced in either Oak & Accoya from FSC suppliers, or pressure-treated softwood, wooden lectern frames are suitable for external grade interpretive signs and panels. A few notes for your information:
- Timber is oiled or stained by agreement according to your preferences.
- A0, A1 and A2 landscape-orientated signs are usually supplied with twin legs. A2 portrait and smaller are normally supplied with a single leg.
- Wooden lectern frames are supplied with wooden picture frames to hold the printed signs securely.
- Timber lectern frames will weather down over time and normally develop a silvery sheen.
- Lectern frames are the most popular of all our framing options for interpretation panels and park signs
Timber Vertical Frames
Produced in either oak & Accoya from FSC suppliers or pressure treated softwood, wooden vertical sign structures are suitable for external grade interpretive signs and panels. A few notes for your information:
- Timber is oiled or stained by agreement
- A0, A1 and A2 landscape-orientated signs are usually supplied with twin legs. A2 portrait and smaller are normally supplied with a single leg.
- Wooden vertical frames are supplied with wooden picture frames to hold the printed signs securely.
- Timber vertical frames will weather down over time and normally develop a silvery sheen.
Aluminium Lectern Frames
Our standard metal lectern frame structure is produced in powder coated aluminium. This produces a robust and attractive lectern structure with excellent colour fastness for the powder-coated finish.
- In addition both a) zinc etched and powder coated mild steel and b), brushed- or powder-coated stainless steel are also available
- A0, A1 and A2 landscape-orientated signs are usually supplied with twin legs. A2 portrait and smaller are normally supplied with a single leg.
Aluminium Vertical Frames
Our standard metal vertical frame structure is produced in powder coated aluminium. This produces a robust and attractive post mounted structure with excellent colour fastness for the powder-coated finish.
- In addition both a) zinc etched and powder coated mild steel and b), brushed- or powder-coated stainless steel are also available
- A0, A1 and A2 landscape-orientated signs are usually supplied with twin legs. A2 portrait and smaller are normally supplied with a single leg.
Recycled Plastic
Lectern frames, vertical frames for external interpretation panels, and park signs can all be produced in recycled plastic. We normally carry black and brown recycled plastic in stock as both create an attractive finish.
A0, A1 and A2 landscape-shaped signs are usually supplied with twin legs. A2 portrait and smaller are normally supplied with a single leg.
Wall-Mounted Signs
Depending on the size and required style, wall-mounted signs can be supplied as flat signs, drilled. To create a more elaborate finish, signs can be supplied complete with either an aluminium or timber frame. The aluminium finish will be powder-coated to your agreed finish. The timber finish is supplied in either oak or softwood, and stained or oiled to suit your preferences.
