FINISHED DIMENSIONS - Both bronze and aluminum are cast from molten metal. As such, the finished dimensions WILL vary somewhat from the actual dimension ordered. Typically, the metal can shrink 1/16" over any 12" dimension. This means that a 24" by 24" plaque can vary in size from 24" by 24" plus or minus 1/4" - possibly more.
You should always wait until you have the actual plaque in your hands BEFORE you build any custom mount. If this is not possible, you must allow sufficient room around the plaque to accommodate differing dimensions. If you will mount the plaque in concrete, allow enough room and plan on filling it with a grout. If mounting on a raised monument, allow sufficient room and plan on centering the plaque.
The
image on the left shows the cross section of a large
cast bronze plaque. The back is recessed to reduce
weight.
The image on the right shows the cross section
of a small cast bronze plaque. It is solid.
For simplicity, all of the images below show a recessed
back. The type of back on your plaque will depend upon
the size of the plaque. We reserve the right to determine
the type of back during the casting process.
BOSS & STUD
Drilled and tapped bosses on back of plate. Threaded
studs for concealed mounting to brick, stone or cement.
Flat backed plaques do not have bosses - they
have drilled and tapped holes.
HOW-TO-DO-IT
Screw studs into threaded bosses (threaded holes)
in back of the plaque.
Using studs to locate points on mounting surface,
drill holes in mounting surface slightly larger
than threaded stud.
If wall is solid such as cement or brick;
Discard washers and nuts. Fill holes using
'Liquid Nails', 'Epoxy' or other permanent mastic.
Push studs into the holes and anchor plaque
until mastic hardens.
If you can get to the back of the wall;
Insert studs through holes and have it held
in place.
From the rear, place washers on studs and
secure with nut
MACHINE SCREWS & EXPANSION SLEEVES
Expansion sleeves for mounting to brick, stone or
cement with optional rosette covers.
HOW-TO-DO-IT
Using holes in plaque to locate points on mounting
surface, drill holes in mounting surface to accommodate
expansion sleeve.
Insert expansion sleeves into all holes.
Insert screws through plaque and fasten into expansion
sleeves.
Screw on decorative rosette
MACHINE SCREWS & TOGGLE BOLTS
Toggle bolts for hollow wall installation with optional
rosette covers.
HOW-TO-DO-IT
Using holes in plaque to locate points on mounting
surface, drill holes in mounting surface to accommodate
toggle bolts.
Insert machine screws through plaque and screw
toggle bolts onto machine screws.
Tighten machine screws.
Screw on decorative rosette.
ROSETTES & WOOD SCREWS
Wood screws for mounting to wood surfaces. Can also
use optional rosette covers.
HOW-TO-DO-IT
Using holes in plaque to locate points on mounting
surface, drill pilot holes in mounting surface if
desired.
Insert screws through plaque and tighten.
Screw on decorative rosette
Plaques with either
dimension 4" and under will be drilled for 2
holes.
Tamper proof or stainless steel hardware is available
at added cost.
STAKE / POST MOUNTING METHODS
The Garden stake is 24" long and has 2 holes matching
the 2 holes we drill and tap in the back of your
plaque.
The top can be straight or bent at a 30 degree angle
(shown) for easier reading of you plaque.
Recommended uses for a SINGLE Garden Stake
Mounting into ground
For plaques 12" or less in width
Maximum plaque size 12" x 8"
Recommended uses for a DOUBLE Garden Stake
Mounting into ground
For plaques over 12" in width and up to
20" in width
Maximum plaque size 20" x 8"
Square Post Back Mount
This mount size depends upon the plaque size. It
is used for post mounting of larger plaques or for
the mounting of plaques at heights greater than provided
by the garden stake.
Recommended uses
Mounting into ground
Maximum plaque size is unlimited since multiple
posts can be utilized.
