BANNER SUGGESTIONS

Nature's relentless forces are impossible to predict in intensity, duration or timing. Under extreme conditions, winds can create hundreds, or even thousands of pounds of force, affecting the fastenings, the moorings and the banner itself. Cold weather can diminish the material flexibility, further reducing the expected life of the banner. The continual stretching and flexing of the material, through the action of the weather, can cause material fatigue much in the same manner that repeatedly bending a plastic piece back and forth will cause it to also break. For outdoor use, particularly with banners mounted in vulnerable locations, extreme care should be taken on the installation, ongoing use and maintenance of your banners.

Outdoor Applications

1.Wall mounted: fasten with lag bolts and washers, through grommets, into wall mountings.

2.Frame mounted: tie onto frame, through grommets, with nylon cable ties, bungee cords, ropes or special fastening hardware. Ensure that tension is kept taut in order to minimize flexing that may break down the banner.

3.Fence mounted: tie onto fencing mesh, through grommets, with nylon cable ties. The action of the wind through the fence mesh or slats will likely involve abrasion of the banners against the fence. This abrasion will break down the banner material. Ensure that tension is kept taut in order to minimize flexing that may break down the banner.

4.Post mounted. (Suspended between posts or pillars.): tie to posts with rope that has been sewn through the material to enhance strength. To further ensure integrity of the banner we recommend the use of a guy wire running to the top and bottom of the banners. Guy wires are to be attached to the post by mechanical means (clamp, bracket, etc.). Banners are then fastened to guy wires by nylon cable ties. The guy wires will take the brunt of the force. Ensure that tension is kept taut in order to minimize flexing that may break down the banner.

Indoor Applications

5.Wall mounted: Ensure banners are properly secured into wall material.

6.Ceiling mounted: Ensure banners are properly secured. Ensure that fastening devices, suspended ceiling, anchors, etc. are designed to accept the weight of the appropriate banner.

7.Window mounted: Ensure that the adhesive used to affix the banners is appropriate to achieve a positive grip. Ensure that condensation on the window will not adversely affect adhesion.

CAUTIONS

• Do not mount banners over automobile thoroughfares or pedestrian right-of-ways without consulting with your local municipal authorities. They will have additional information on permits and approvals required.
• All outdoor banners should be taken down during extreme weather conditions such as high winds, driving snow, torrential rain, extreme cold (less than -20ºC), extreme heat (over 35ºC), hurricanes, tornadoes and similar conditions. The banners can then be reinstalled after the offending weather system has passed.
• For outdoor applications, do not mount banners by simply tying off corners using loose ropes attached through the grommet holes. Grommets, simply a mechanical bond to the material, will not stand up to the forces involved.
• To ensure that your banners will maintain their image and color trueness, they should, if possible, be mounted in shaded or northerly locations. Direct exposure of the banners to sunlight will result in the eventual breakdown of the inks and materials, and ultimately affect their original appearance. Some materials will be more affected by the actions of direct sunlight than others.
• Prior to your installation or distribution, we require that you inspect the banners to ensure that all of your specifications have been met regarding image, materials and finishing.
• Banners Plus cannot be held responsible for damage caused by improper handling, installation, neglect, extremes in weather conditions, vandalism, accident or "Acts of God".