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Originally Posted by justinooo9
Where did you get your coroplast?
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Try a local sign maker or plastic supply store.
My local printing shop also does some lawn and window signs, they had it in stock. I have a long term relationship with them as I'm their architect, they wanted $35-$50 for the 4'x8' sheet but gave me the employee discount and it was $25-$30 if I recall correctly. I still think it was overpriced, but you always pay more for less weight, and it does not weigh anything to speak of.
I would gladly pay double for the aluminum skinned plastic/coroplast sign material as I imagine it would look better, last longer and hold a screw better.
There are several waves and buckling in my coroplast that if it were a nicer truck would annoy me.
I'd imagine that aluminum skinned sign material would need fewer spars below it as well. If you are making your own spars this could be a cost consideration.
If you use plywood, get exterior grade. Add in the cost and time for paint plus installment difficulty because of weight. Not so attractive anymore and my plastic cover has never given me a splinter.