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Important Tips on Use of Community Signs
Signs are important in a community for various reasons. Routed community signs are of different shapes and designs. It is important to ensure that the signs are visible from reasonable distance and also make sure that the material used will serve for the intended period of time. This means that the material should be durable and able to endure the different climatic conditions.
There are different types of community signs. These include:
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Routed Community Signs
These are signs that are used to display your name at the entrance and/or to show the direction to a certain place or to mark a certain place like an apartment number. A good example are the signs installed on entrance monuments or that have Arrows pointing to a particular direction. These are important because, without them, people will find it hard to figure out their way to the desired destination. When placing routed community signs, it is important to make sure that the sign is clear enough and also that the sign is visible from far. Therefore, the colors used should be chosen carefully.
Warning Community Signs
These are outdoor community signs that show a warning and are intended to pass an important warning message to the members of the community. For instance, when there are children playing in a gated community, we use the signs to warn motorist that there are children and they should approach the compound at a slower speed. These signs should be observed, and failure to abide by the warning messages should attract a penalty. However, community managers should use language that can be understood by all people within the community, and in case of use of symbols, it is important to ensure that the symbols used are common to all people.
General Information Community Signs
These are signs that are meant to pass general communication to the members of the community. These signs are used occasionally sometimes when there is need to pass a message to the residents of a community. They are neither warning signs nor routed signs. A good example is the signs placed on a community notice board.
When using community signs, it is important to follow the following tips:
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Use Durable Material
Outdoor signs are prone to different weather conditions, and therefore it is important to make sure that the material is weatherproof. A good example is a concrete. Signs placed on concrete slabs will last for a longer period than signs that are written on soft boards.
Use Visible Colors and Good Background
The color used on the writings should be readable from far, and the background will sometimes impact the visibility of the signs. Therefore, it is important to use colors that will reflect the writing well into the eyes of the reader.
Accuracy Is Important
Routed community signs should give clear and accurate direction. Misleading people will be offensive because you end up wasting their time and resources. Therefore, community managers should make sure that the signs communicate an accurate message and that they are relevant.
It is important to educate community members on the use of signs regularly. Make sure that they understand the meaning of each sign, and consider enforcing adherence to warning signs.
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