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An important element of every home’s front entrance is a well-marked address plaque. Having your house number clearly and prominently displayed on your home’s exterior not only helps friends and visitors locate you, but it also helps service providers, delivery people, and emergency responders reach your home, as well. For this reason, an address plaque is more than just a matter of curb appeal; it’s a safety feature of your home, too.

Address plaques are available in an almost endless number of material choices. If you are looking at a framed plaque, aluminum is usually a good frame material choice, because it will resist rusting and corroding when exposed to the elements. Avoid steel, because it will rust quickly, and also copper, unless you desire the look of the tarnished patina that will develop over time. Vinyl home address plaques may also be a good material choice, and very long lasting, too. When purchasing a vinyl sign, though, make sure that the plastic has been UV treated so it won’t fade or discolor in the sun.

For the most weatherproof address sign, consider a natural material like wood, stone, granite, or slate. In the case of wood, something unpainted will require the least maintenance. Usually the numbers on an unpainted wood address sign will be burned or carved into the wood. With a stone, granite, or slate plaque, numbers may also be carved or etched into the surface. Again, the result is a very durable and long lasting sign that will require little maintenance over the years.

Regardless of the type of address plaque you choose, the most important thing is to have one displayed. So choose a spot on your house where the sign can be clearly seen from the street, and then get yourself an address plaque. Not only will your home look better, but your family will be safer, too.