Cedar Sign Company

The best type of wood for outdoor family name, welcome signs and custom wood signs made to order that can be used is Western Red Cedar. It is superior to even it's first cousin - Redwood. When properly finished, (see our refresher finish) Western Red Cedar will endure for decades; even in the most harsh environments. This is thanks to the fact it has a natural resistance to moisture, decay and insect damage, which makes it a great choice for a custom wooden sign that is going to be in the sun, rain, heat and cold all year round. It has a natural durability but it also has a natural beauty and it is these two things combined that make it perfect for use on a carved wooden sign for your cabin or as a outdoor family name welcome sign. You will have the freedom of being able to place an image on your custom wooden sign; choosing to do this can greatly increase your wood signs visibility, in fact, people are far more likely to notice and develop an interest in your custom wood cabin sign if an image is featured on it. In many cases folks will often notice the image before they read the text on it. The images on your custom cabin sign could be anything from a pet to a portrait or landscape - as well as objects and logos. Photographs can be incorporated on your carved wooden sign, too. Because it is hand crafted and Erosion Engraved™ it will not be high resolution but bold silhouette details can be powerful on your wood sign from a distance. Size, too, affects the carving complexity and cost of our custom wood signs. The larger the outdoor welcome sign is; the more detail you can place on it. These larger custom cabin, camp and RV wood signs will cost more but if you need the extra detail or text then the extra cost is a good return on your investment. As seen above, the visibility and readability of your custom wood sign is profoundly proportionate to size.