When it comes to the installation of our products we think of everything. This flexible system provides a means to install any of our fine products. Our patterns are the most accurate and easy to use in the sign industry.

Patterns

• Fort Hill supplies a computer generated paper pattern with every job for pin or stud mounting.
• The patterns insure perfect positioning of letters, and because each like letter has the same hole pattern, you won't have to pre-sort your letters.
• Each is supplied with a leveling line and a centering line.
• Patterns are placed on the wall accurately and quickly, this time saving advantage saves you money.
• Fort Hill provides laser cut stencil installation patterns from paper, pressboard or polystyrene.
• Combining full coverage transfer adhesive with a laser cut pattern makes your installation as easy as peeling and sticking the letters in place

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Pin mounting

• The pin mounting system is a recent advance made by Fort Hill, which will cut your stud installation time by 40% and guarantees perfect results.
• Mounting pins are zinc plated or stainless steel spring pins which are inserted in pre-drilled holes in the backs of the letters.
• We recommend using mounting pins or studs for installing heavier letters.
• A small plastic spacer can be used to allow the letter or logo to stand off the wall.
• All jobs using pins are supplied with a mounting pattern for easy installation.

Stud mounting

• Studs are short threaded rods that are screwed into threaded holes in the back of the letters.
• We recommend using mounting pins or studs for installing heavier letters.
• A small plastic spacer can be used to allow the letter or logo to stand off the wall.
• All jobs using studs are supplied with a mounting pattern for easy installation.

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Six easy steps for installing letters.

1. Simply put the pattern on the wall, level and center the pattern and lightly tape it in place.
2. Drill the holes.
3. Remove the pattern.
4. Insert pins or threaded studs in the letters.
5. Add a little adhesive to the back of the letters and press them in place.
6. Your job is perfectly aligned.

Install conditions vary greatly and we can provide a method for every circumstance, just call us for advice. Some of the most common mounting options are listed here.

• Flat cut out, No mounting.
• Laser cut letters can be cut with full or partial coverage transfer adhesive applied.
• Router cut letters can be provided with partial coverage adhesive to allow for a combination of tape and silicone adhesive mounting.
• Laser or router cut letters can be cut with:
  • Velcro backing.
  • Stud mounting
  • Pin mounting
• Although we strive for perfection we are not perfect. Therefore always check the job before you leave the shop for letter counts and pin/stud alignment.

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