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Wall mounted
A single-face sign intended to be mounted on a wall. Another name for a fascia
sign.
Wall sign
In the most literal sense, a sign that is painted on a wall. The term is often
expanded to include flat signs that are placed on or attached to the wall
of a building. (See also fascia sign). A building mounted sign. (See also
Fascia sign.)
Water resistant
A face that has had some treatment to make it resistant to the damage or deterioration
caused by water. A face that is water repellent.
Wayfinding
A word that has gained popularity with the adoption of the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA). In its most literal sense, wayfinding is the ability
of a person to find his or her way to a given destination. While the words
and graphics on a building`s signs are important to the process, wayfinding
also depends on the information inherent in a building`s design. To create
truly successful wayfinding, architects and environmental graphic designers
need to work in close partnership to integrate both elements.
Windload
The basic term for describing the design strength of a sign. Standard windload
is 30 PSF (pounds per square foot), which can withstand winds up to approximately
90 MPH. Heavy windload is 55 PSF, which can withstand approximately 110
MPH.
Window sign
A sign that is displayed in a window. A
sign that is mounted for display on a window, and intended to be viewed from
the outside.
Word space
Horizontal space between words.
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