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If you are contemplating on remembering an important individual, location, event, or deed, purchasing tailor-made cast plaques can be an excellent way to do so. The good thing about cast aluminum plaques is that they are tough and can be cleaned and restored to their original finishes, letting you prolong the service life of such installations. They are quite versatile, and can be made to go together with the style or theme of the building where they will be set. You may have them designed as a eye-catching or understated visual element of your building or streetscape. In addition to text, you may also include logos, bas-reliefs, photos, and other artwork onto the metal plaque.

Guidelines when choosing metal plaques


Order from a respected maker


When purchasing customized plaques, will want one from a company that has been creating these things for years if not decades. The older the plaque making company is, the better, since a plaque maker’s level of skillfullness grows with experience. Don’t choose the first plaque maker you come across, rather, you ought to compare multiple companies before deciding on one.


To know how skillful the plaque maker is, make sure to look at their portfolio. A large number of companies have websites which have pages that show past projects. Ask for references as well, so you can contact former clients and ask for their overall impression about the maker. Also, look into the company’s other services. Select a company that also cleans and restores plaques.


There are plenty of plaque makers offline as well as on the Internet. If you are bewildered by the number of choices, personal recommendations can be tremendously helpful.


Decide on the shape and size of your plaque


The shape and size of the commemorative plaque is partly dependent on the length of text you would like to put into them. For example, an oval shaped commemorative plaque can only cater to long text lines at the middle section, whereas rectangular plaques can accommodate lengthy lines from top to bottom.

The size and shape of the plaque must also be ideal to the structure where they will be set. The plaque should be readily visible and the text in them should be legible.


Installation method


There are two widely used ways of installing commemorative plaques. The first option is to superficially affix them onto a wall or surface. The other option is to have it embedded. Either option demands a great amount of skill, so you should select a contractor wisely.