Sign mounting

[michael_schwartz]

I am going to be working on a commercial sign in about 2 weeks. The sign blank its self will be an oval approximately 36-48" wide. I plan on using MDO for the panel with a curved frame made from cedar. I have everything figured out for the most part, but right now I am thinking about installation.

As far as the installation is concerned the sign is getting installed on to a stucco wall. The building was built in the 60's so its real stucco. Codes and or zoning/permitting are non existent in this situation.

Right now I am planning on using either an aluminum Z clip, or a shop made french cleat, anchored to the stucco.

I will also install a piece of steel angle iron on the wall near the bottom of the sign I will then screw through that into an MDO backer strip to secure the sign.

The questions I have are what the main advantages may be of a Z clip vs an plywood french cleat.

And if anybody has any other suggestions, or words of wisdom about mounting similar work on stucco.

I have attached a drawing with a cross section showing what I am referring too.

[michael_schwartz]

Well I have since thought of a different way to accomplish this. I will post about it in about 3 weeks or so when it is done, and installed, along with details, and pictures of the sign.

[kevin]

I'am looking forward to see thanks for your time

[powerlsc]

Just curious as to why the space block an not directly into back of sign. New at mounting also, wondering what the advantage or did you want the added dimension.