Changeable Way Finding Signs at VA Hospital
The Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center is using new way finding signs to direct people from their cars to the different buildings. The updated signs help people feel comfortable and confident finding the correct building or office. They also allow signs to be changed out easily in the event a clinic or doctor moves locations within the campus.
The Mann-Grandstaff VAMC and its clinics serve more than 30,000 Veterans annually throughout Central and Eastern Washington, Northern Idaho and Northwestern Montana.
“The campus is large enough now that people can get lost. They needed way finding signs with replaceable, changeable sections of the sign,” Signs for Success sales specialist Julie Dean said. “The new signs allow for removability. If a general practice doctor moves, or the senior living center moves to another building, they can move that piece from one sign to another.”
The project included a total of 14 way finding signs, some as tall as 8 feet.
The signs are uniform in appearance and easy to find and read. Each partition is made of aluminum composite material (ACM). The 48” wide signs have long-term, high performance vinyl with cut vinyl reflective lettering and directional arrow. “They also wanted to update their colors; all the exteriors are changing from brown to sapphire blue. The color is permeated into the vinyl which makes it extremely fade resistant. The reflective white lettering on top gives it a nice pop,” Julie said. The post signs match the sapphire blue building signs, making finding the right building a cinch.
Each aluminum post is secured onto a steel plate, bolted into concrete footings. If the sign is ever hit, the aluminum posts can be replaced without having to re-dig the footings. This type of sign is great for high traffic areas, and they even withstood two hurricanes in Florida in 2017.
There were several key factors the Mann-Grandstaff VAMC needed to cover, including changeability and durability. We took the time to listen to the customer’s needs and find the best option. “We will take the time necessary to research fabricators to adapt to the needs of your company or industry for the length of time you need them,” Julie said. “These signs will last 20+ years, and they can keep interchanging partitions.”
Signs for Success is a locally owned family business in Spokane, and we strive for excellent customer service, perfect color, and quick turnaround on every project. Our large production facility allows us to design, print and install everything in-house. Get quality service and a quick turnaround on way finding signs; contact us for a free quote today!
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