Sign facings
| Sign facings refer to the material that covers the front of the sign, visible to the public and displaying your sign message. There are different materials for different sign applications, we will be able to advise which is suitable. Generally, permanent traffic signs will be faced with high quality 3M HIP or DG3 - these exceed the minimum requirements for sign reflectivity prescribed by the DfT. Generally, temporary traffic signs will be faced with 3M High Intensity Workzone (Class RA 2) or reflective engineering grade (Class RA 1) All other signs which do not require fluorescent/reflective material will be faced with vinyl. |  | |
| Material | old name | new name | life-span |
|---|---|---|---|
| PERMANENT High Intensity Prismatic (HIP) |
This is a NEW product, replacing Class 1 (perm) | HIP |
12 year |
PERMANENT |
This is a NEW product | High Intensity Glass Beaded (BS 12899-1: 2007 Class RA 2) |
10 year |
| Diamond Grade Cubed (DG3) | Replacement to VIP |
DG3 (BS 8408:2005) |
12 year |
| TEMPORARY High Intensity Prismatic (Temp HIP) |
Class 1, Workzone |
Temporary High intensity Prismatic (BS 8442 Class RA 2) |
N/A |
| PERMANENT Reflective Engineering Grade |
Class 2 Engineering Grade | Eng. grade (perm) Class RA 1 (BS EN 12899-1:2007) |
7 year |
| TEMPORARY Reflective Engineering Grade |
Class 2 Engineering Grade | Eng. grade (temp) Class RA 1 (BS 8442) |
N/A |
| Ecof (overlay film) | --------------------------------- | -------------------------------- | ------------ |
| Non Reflective (Vinyl ) | Non Reflective (Vinyl ) | Non Reflective (Vinyl ) | 3-5 year |
