3/24/2013 - Well it took a couple of sleepless nights, but we finished the St. James Sign in time for Palm Sunday. Stone Pillars, 4" thick PVC Plastic Faces supported by an internal steel structure. The arch above and the hanging sign below are both tied directly into the internal steel. This sign is tight, strong and very heavy. It was a huge challenge but a lot of fun and worth all the extra hours. Pass by and take a look!
St. James Main Entance
3/12/2013 - This week Albertson Masonry removed the old St. James sign and dug holes and poured the footing necessary to begin building the stone pillar this exciting new sign. Weather concerns have forced some delays, but hopefully soon the tarps can be removed and we can finish up soon.
St. James Catholic Church Youth Center
3/11/2013 - Today we installed the 1st part of an exciting new project for St. James Catholic Church right here in Basking Ridge. This first sign located behind the school is for the Youth Center. The next installment will be a new sign for church that will be installed on South Finley Ave. in front of the chapel replacing the existing Federal style sign. It will have many of the same elements seen in the Youth Center sign including the 3d scallop supported by the golden arch with carved gold leaf lettering against a field of blue. The large sign will feature combination fieldstone and wood style pillars. I have contracted local mason and parishioner of the chruch Scott Alertson of Albertson Masonry. Its always exiting to work with contractors that have a connection to the facility. Stay posted as we document our progress.
READERS CHOICE AWARDS CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND
Thanks to everyone's vote, "Our Lawyer" was one of six signs elevated to the final round where it eventually placed 2nd. It would not have been possible if not for your support! "Our Lawyer and all the finalist will be published in the upcoming April Edition of "Signs of the Tines Magazing".
Pursuing a Different Rout
This month we have been honored with a profile in Signs of the Times Magazine. Signs of the Times magazine has been the leading source of comprehensive sign-industry news, technical information and in-depth analysis since 1906. We met the publisher Wade Swormstedt at the 2012 USSC sign convention. He was intrigued and expressed interest in a profile. He like the answers we gave to his questions and the stories that we told so much that he honored us with a byline. It is truly an honor to be part of such a powerful and influential publication. If you would like to read the article for yourself, you can read the online version at http://nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/STMG/sott 201302/#/64.