Wooden House Sign
Keeping it "Real"
Everyone is talking about 'going green' these days. 'Going green' is social shorthand for making use of our resources, striving not to be wasteful, and finding better ways to use our energy. The philosophy can be applied on an individual scale just as well as it can be applied on a global one, but the truth of the matter is, 'going green' starts at home.
A good way to announce your newfound devotion to Mother Earth is with the proud display of a wooden house sign. A wooden house sign is symbolic of the entire 'green' movement: a solid and sturdy piece of nature's beauty, put to purpose by talented craftsmen and displayed with pride.
Sharing the Love
Even those who aren't part of the 'green' movement will probably agree Nature offers a bounty of beautiful goods to the average person. Woodworking is coming back as the popularity of the house number sign is on the rise, offering anyone the chance to show their love of nature in a finely carved, custom-crafted house sign.
Most modern products made of wood are formed from wood pulp, or made from inferior chemically-treated lumber which offers none of the richness and strength of true wood. A wooden home sign is assuredly "real" wood, often high-end and otherwise expensive, such as mahogany or cherry. You may not be able to afford these quality species of trees as flooring, but a wooden house sign is the next best thing.
Maintaining the Beauty
A house sign posted outside is going to spend its lifetime exposed to the elements. While some types of high-end hardwood are excellent at resisting damage from moisture and sun, all outdoor decorations need a little "edge" over the weather. To this purpose, your wooden house sign will most likely be coated in a layer of protective varnish. Some manufacturers use oil stain or marine varnish, but all serve the same purpose: to protect the house sign.
It's possible to make a varnish that has an eco-friendly effect, and you should ask your house sign manufacturer what brand and type of varnish they use on their wooden house number plaques. In addition to protecting the house sign, varnish increases its shine and hardness, and will preserve it for years longer than it would have otherwise survived.
Distinct Display
You can place a wooden house sign indoors or outside. Outside is the most common choice, and with a clearly legible and attractive house sign, it's an excellent option. Look into iron or steel frames for your wooden house sign, which will make it easier to hang the house sign outdoors. Varnish will make it difficult to put a nail (or even a dent!) in your house sign, so you must come up with a way for the sign to be suspended in another manner.
Indoor house signs are a beautiful gesture of homeowner's pride, and can be displayed much easier than an outdoor sign, in most cases. Simple frame brackets will make it possible to mount your wooden home sign much like a photograph, and having it indoors will completely remove the chance of any extensive damage. What better way to show your love for Mother Nature than to invite a beautifully carved symbol of her bounty into your home?