Our Brass House Signs Explained – Rectangle, Bridge, and Oval Shapes
Your home deserves a touch of class and distinction that only premium brass house signs can offer. These signs are specially crafted and designed for weather conditions like those here in the UK. Our Brass sign collection also features a variety of shapes for you to choose from to make sure you pick the best one to complement your personal home style - be it large or small.
Consequently, choose from our beautiful rectangular signs, unique bridge, or even our classic oval brass designs to create a warm, inviting entrance that speaks volumes about your taste and personality - even before your guests enter your home.
Our Brass House Signs & Name Plates Range
As a Brass Sign distributor, with many of our products manufactured here in the UK, we have an extensive range of high-quality Brass signs available. These can include, for instance:
Rectangle Brass House Signs
Our rectangle brass signs are the perfect combination of traditional beauty mixed with modern simplicity.
These signs are ideal for those who appreciate a clean yet understated look. They offer ample space for your home's name or number, ensuring you get the most visibility and style combined.
Bridge Brass House Signs
However, for a truly distinctive touch, our bridge-shaped brass signs stand out with their graceful arch and eye-catching design.
This shape is also perfect for adding a unique, artistic flair to your home's exterior, making it a standout feature on your street.
Oval Brass House Signs
The oval brass signs give you a great combination of classic charm with modern style.
Their smooth, rounded edges offer a soft appeal, making them an excellent choice for a wide range of home styles.
Crafted with Care in the UK
Each Brass sign in our collection is crafted here in the UK from quality brass - ensuring you get a sign with the highest quality and durability for years to come as a result.
Consequently, we use premium-grade Brass, which weathers beautifully over time and is easy to clean and maintain. This adds character and history to your home's front.
Customisation at Your Fingertips
We understand that every home is unique, which is why we offer many personalised engraving options. For instance, you can customise your brass house sign with your home's name, number, or any text that resonates with your personal style.
Easy Installation, Lasting Impressions
Our brass house signs are also designed for easy installation and come with all the necessary fittings for you to install them.
Once set up, the instance requires minimal maintenance, continuing to shine and impress your guests for years to come.
How do I install a brass house sign?
Installing a brass house sign is really easy. Firstly, you have to decide where you want to place it, and then once you have it, you need to make sure the area is clean and flat.
Once it is, measure and mark the points for the screws on the brickwork. Now that the area is marked drill holes into the wall where necessary and insert wall plugs for a secure fit.
Next, place the Brass sign over the holes and screw it in place, making sure it's level.
Pro tip: Remember to consider using a spirit level to ensure your new Brass sign is perfectly horizontal as well.
What is the Best Way to Maintain a Brass House Sign?
Maintaining a brass house sign as well is really easy as it just involves regular cleaning and occasional polishing.
Cleaning
For cleaning, use a soft cloth dampened with warm, soapy water to wipe the surface gently.
However, avoid using abrasive cleaners or brushes, as they can scratch the Brass.
Polishing
For polishing, make sure you use a good quality brass polish applied with a soft cloth.
To apply this, follow the instructions on the polish bottle itself. Remember to always test it on a small, inconspicuous area of the brass sign first to make sure it reacts well with it.
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To protect the sign from weathering that little bit more, you can also consider applying a clear lacquer coat. Depending on how much your brass sign is exposed to UK weather, this coat will need to be reapplied every few years.
Can Brass House Signs Rust?
Brass does not rust because it does not contain iron; however, it can corrode - or tarnish - over time when exposed to the weather.
However, after a decade or so, corrosion may result in a greenish layer on the surface, known as Verdigris - this is a natural process where the copper in the Brass reacts with the air.
To prevent this from occurring regular cleaning and applying a protective clear lacquer can be very helpful to prevent this from occurring.
If Verdigris does appear on your Brass sign, you can remove it with a vinegar solution or a specialised brass cleaner as well - so it isn't the end of the world if it does.
Are Brass House Signs Suitable for Coastal Areas?
Yes, Brass house signs are generally suitable for coastal areas as Brass is resistant to salt air corrosion - more so than many other metals.
However, the harsh seaside environment can still accelerate tarnishing and Verdigris formation - please see above for more information on this.
To reduce this, it's advisable to regularly clean your sign and treat it with a protective coating like wax or lacquer to seal it from the salty air. Consequently, even though Brass is suitable for coastal areas, it can require more frequent maintenance than in less demanding climates to keep it looking at its best.
How Long Does a Brass House Sign Last?
As you can see, a brass house sign can last many decades, but it must be maintained properly.
How long this sign lasts depends entirely on the environment and how well the sign is maintained.
In areas with harsh weather conditions, such as high humidity, salt, or pollution, the sign will require more frequent cleaning and protective treatments to keep it looking at its best for longer.
Periodic reapplication of a clear protective coating - once every 1 - 2 years - can extend the life of the sign by protecting it from direct exposure to harmful elements.
What Styles of Brass House Signs Are Available?
As you can see with our range above, our Brass house signs are available in a variety of styles ranging from classic and traditional to more modern and minimalist styles as well.
Traditional & Modern
Our traditional styles feature more ornate fonts and decorative borders. In contrast, our more modern styles above give you cleaner lines and more straightforward, bolder fonts instead.
Custom
Each of these signs can also be customised, allowing you to choose from a variety of shapes, sizes, and design details, such as motifs or lettering, that reflect your tastes or the character of your house.
How Do I Choose The Right Size For My Brass House Sign?
The right size for your brass house sign depends entirely on its placement and the distance from which it needs to be readable.
As a rough rule of thumb, for a sign that includes both your house number and street name, larger sizes are always preferable due to the space that is needed.
A good rule is to choose a sign that is large enough to be read easily from the nearest road or path facing where your sign will be placed but not so large that it dominates the space it is in.
So always consider the scale of the surrounding features around the sign and the size of the front of your home when determining which one to go for.
What Is The Difference Between Polished and Brushed Brass Finishes?
Polished Brass has a glossy, highly reflective surface - achieved by buffing the metal with a fine abrasive material until it shines.
This finish, though, requires more maintenance as it shows fingerprints and tarnishes a lot more easily.
Brushed Brass
On the other hand, brushed Brass has a matte finish with a textured look that is obtained by brushing the surface of the metal with a wire brush or similar tool. At the same time, it is being manufactured and made.
This finish is much better at hiding fingerprints and generally requires less maintenance than Polished Brass.
How Can I Prevent Theft of My Brass House Sign?
Even though theft of Brass house signs is exceptionally rare, if this is something of a concern to you, some of the things you can do to prevent theft is to ensure your brass house sign is securely fixed to your home with strong tamper-proof screws.
You can also position the sign in a well-lit area or within view of your security cameras.
Additionally, using a custom design that also clearly identifies as belonging to your property can also deter thieves as well.
Is It Necessary To Remove A Brass House Sign When Painting The House?
Yes, it's generally a good idea to remove your brass house sign when painting your house to avoid getting paint on it.
Removing the sign also allows you to clean and inspect it for any needed maintenance, such as polishing it or reapplying any lacquers or waxes.
However, if removal is not possible, cover the sign thoroughly with masking tape and plastic sheeting to protect it while you paint.
Can I Restore An Old Brass House Sign?
Restoring an old brass house sign is certainly very possible and easy to do, and it can be a quick and easy way to bring back its original charm when you install it.
To do this, start by cleaning the sign with a mild soap solution first to remove any dirt and debris.
If the sign is tarnished at this point, you can use a brass cleaner to restore its shine.
However, for signs with significant Verdigris or corrosion, a more intensive cleaning with a vinegar solution or a commercial metal polish - as mentioned above - may be necessary.
Suppose you have also applied a lacquer coating to your sign prior, and this has deteriorated. In that case, consider reapplying a new layer of protective lacquer after cleaning to give it that longer-lasting protection afterwards as well.
How Do UK Weather Conditions Affect Brass House Signs?
Environmental factors such as air pollution, rain, humidity, and sunlight can affect brass house signs. They can do this, for example, by accelerating the tarnishing and corrosion of the signs.
In highly polluted or coastal areas, as mentioned above, your sign may tarnish more quickly and require more frequent cleaning and protective treatments.
As a result, regular maintenance and the application of protective coatings can quickly reduce these effects and help maintain the sign's appearance over time by doing so.
Brass House Signs and Name Plates Overall
Explore our selection today and find the perfect brass house sign to elevate the look of your home. Whether you prefer the classic elegance of the rectangle, the unique appeal of the bridge, or the timeless charm of the oval, our brass signs are sure to make a lasting impression.
