Directory Boards Continued…

Most directory boards hang from a wall. They can have different backgrounds, different frames and even come in different colors. The Aluminum frames may work best for displays that are outdoors where as wooden and plastic frames would be more appropriate inside. You can also choose the background for your board.

Backgrounds include: felt, often with grooves for inserting letters, cork which is good for showing pictures or memos, and magnetic backgrounds which allow for greater creativity and are longer lasting than cork. A combination white board is also available.

Directory boards can be open displays or closed. Closed displays are often made of Plexiglas or shatter resistant glass. Doors can be swinging or sliding. Swinging doors usually have piano hinges, which is a hinge that connects along the entire gap and not just 2 or 4 spots like traditional hinges. Most directory boards also have a locking feature available.

Directory boards with name headers can be specially ordered with information already on it, such as the name of your school, business, the address or name of the building. They also come in just about any dimension. Yet make sure you buy the right directory board for your needs. Take care to consider where it will be and how much information you want on it. They are very expensive and accessories for using the board, such as letters and numbers are usually sold separately.

By Jeanne Rongitsch