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Select a color that stands out from the background. Choose light-colored numbers for a dark background, and vice versa.

House numbers should be at least four inches tall, and should be in boldface type. Typefaces that look like handwriting are more difficult to read, especially at night. The ideal font styles used for address signs are: Times Roman, Gill Sans, Helvetica & Script MJ Bold.

In order to be viewable at night, house numbers should be positioned on the front of the house within the radius of a porch light or other exterior light. Avoid putting the numbers very close to the light, as the glare may make the numbers difficult to read. Above the front door is typically a good location for house numbers, but if you have a deep

Ceramic with motif signs are best for a suburban bungalow as ceramic has been used for centuries in the home and in industry. Ceramic nameplates are aesthetically pleasing, and can be personalised to make them unique.

The most common materials used for address signs are: brass, aluminium, slate, oak and other woods, stone, stainless steel, acrylic, granite and ceramic.

Brass bridge house signs are perfect for farm houses because they are traditionally cast using the sand casting method and painted and polished to give them a superior shine.