Sign Blog
Regulatory Road Signs: Types, Uses and Their Importance
2nd Jun 2017
Regulatory road signs–we see them everywhere. But, do you actually pay attention to them? If you see a law enforcement officer approaching in your rearview mirror, you mig…
Imagine a World Without Road Signs
2nd Jun 2017
Informational signage is, arguably, among the most useful and relied upon innovations of the modern world. Where would we be without it? Probably lost on a back-country lane somewhere or stuck in a…
Construction Signs: Why You Should Follow Them
2nd Jun 2017
When you see those orange signs for construction, accompanied by workers in orange vests and hard hats, you may become frustrated. Especially if it is on your daily commute, you know the traffic…
The Simple Genius Of The Traffic Cone
Posted by Jill K. on 2nd Jun 2017
Uncomplicated and low-tech, the familiar
orange traffic cone hasn’t changed much in almost a century since its invention. Its easy, stackable storage ability, general ruggedness and…
The Importance of Traffic and Road Sign Retroreflectivity.
Posted by Jeff Dornbos on 15th May 2017
Retroreflectivity occurs
on traffic signs when the beam of light from a vehicle’s headlights is directed
back to the driver by the reflective…
History of the STOP sign.
28th Dec 2016
Yellow 1924–1954 stop sign. Mounting height is
typical.Stop signs originated in Michigan in 1915.[36][37] The first ones
had black lettering on a white background and were 24 by 24 inches (61 cm
×…
Custom Safety Decals for Industrial Equipment and Vehicles
Posted by Jeffrey Dornbos on 28th Nov 2016
Dornbos Sign
& Safety, Inc. offers our customers more than just high quality road signs
and installation equipment—we offer custom-made safety decals for a variety of
applications! Whatev…
Can Decorative Sign Posts and Brackets Really Increase Property Value?
Posted by Jeffrey Dornbos on 16th Nov 2016
Property values often correlate
with curb appeal, the condition of a home or commercial property and location. There
are other factors, that while they may not be directly tied to increased
prop…
How Are Colors for Street and Road Signs Chosen?
Posted by Jeffrey Dornbos on 14th Nov 2016
The colors of street and road signs are almost second nature
to drivers and passengers alike. These colors have been ingrained in our psyche
since we were young kids, and our mind reacts instantly w…