Vehicle Decals Winnipeg

Posted on March 20, 2012 by jadesignworks

An often overlooked, or at the very least underestimated form of advertising is vehicle decals. Vehicle decals are incredibly effective for a relatively low price in comparison to other forms of advertising. Jade SignWorks has an expansive portfolio of completed projects that demonstrates our ability to provide quality, long lasting vehicle decals at a competitive price.

The effectiveness of vehicle decals cannot be overstated. They reach a vast amount of potential clients simply by the vehicle being driven, especially in high-density areas. Simply parking the vehicle outside will provide 24 hour visibility and raise awareness of the business advertised. The team of designers at Jade SignWorks know that an effective vehicle decal design will be eye-catching yet capable of delivering the required information within a short amount of time. The public will only have a few moments to read the messages; therefore the name of the business and contact information are almost always highly visible.

Once a design has been developed and approved by our client, Jade SignWorks will produce the final artwork on the appropriate vinyl necessary to provide a long lasting product that is engineered to withstand our Winnipeg weather conditions.

With the graphics now complete, the installation process can be started.Jade SignWorks has installed numerous vehicle decals in the past, all with excellent results and unanimous approval from our clients. Each vehicle is different in design and size which makes each job unique. Decals have to be placed in appropriate areas and follow the contours and lines of the vehicle.  All these considerations are taken into account, while providing a standard of quality that is fast becoming synonymous with our name.

The above photos are just a few of our completed vehicle decal projects; for additional examples; feel free to browse our website Jadesignworks.ca

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Banners Winnipeg

Posted on March 12, 2012 by jadesignworks

Banners are a key component to company advertising. The most common uses for these signs include; temporary signage, marketing events, product sales, and trade show displays. These are just a few examples, the possible applications are endless. Jade SignWorks understands the importance of banners as either a permanent or temporary sign. Digital high quality large format banners are also available. The large format banners are available in a number of different types of banner material depending on the end use.

The design process for a banner sign is as important as any other type of sign. The creativity and knowledge that our design team possesses with regards to advertising is unparalleled. Understanding the need for a design that attracts the eye, while maintaining focus on the crucial elements such as contact information and company name / promotion. The photos above demonstrate not only the quality of the various designs but also the veritable plethora of possibilities that exist for this type of signage.

Banners are an economic option when compared to other forms of signage. They possess many positive features such as life expectancy (3-7 years), ease of install, size versatility etc. Once printed, a banner is usually cut to the specified dimensions. Options such as a glued or stitched hem on the banner edge, grommets and pockets are available. Size can vary from a banner that is a few feet in width and length to one that is much larger. An example can be found in the pictures above. The banner is 12’ x 40’ and still retains a seamless appearance despite it’s large dimensions.

Once fabrication of the banner sign is complete, installation can begin. Apart from affordability, ease of install is one of the major advantages of choosing a banner sign. It can be mounted to virtually any building material such as:

  • mortar
  • brick
  • acrylic stucco
  • stone
  • cinderblock
  • aluminum

This coupled with the fact that Jade SignWorks can successfully install a banner in a comparatively short period of time makes this an attractive option for many clients.  Jade SignWorks takes pride in providing  high visibility banners that exude craftsmanship. Browse our ever growing portfolio of completed projects on our website for further inspiration.

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Condominium Sign Winnipeg

Posted on March 8, 2012 by jadesignworks

Recently Jade SignWorks completed the installation of yet another community identification sign in Winnipeg for the East Shore Gardens Condominiums. Entrance signs are unique in design and materials when compared to the majority of other signage. Jade SignWorks excels at offering an uncompromising standard of quality, which always results in an impressive sign. The increased visibility will undoubtedly attract much more attention to the condos. Image is a key factor in establishing one’s presence in the real estate market. To have constructed a condominium sign along a high traffic street will promote awareness of the complex and it’s renewed image.

Jade SignWorks consulted with the client extensively to select and approve the specifics of the signs design and construction. Custom milled Western red cedar was ordered to accommodate our custom designed steel support structure. The steel frame was pre-assembled in our shop to construct a jig for ease of install. A project of this size requires careful coordination with the concrete company involved in pouring the foundation of the structure. The jig, containing the bolts, was brought on site the day of the pour and left to harden. The mild weather was a definite help in being able to complete the entrance sign in a timely fashion.

Meanwhile, the lumber was custom routered via CNC to produce the logo and lettering. Once completed, the next task involved meticulously hand painting all the lettering with two coats, allowing it to fully dry between both applications. Staining followed to match the condominium complex; this was to ensure a unified look with the custom cedar sign.

Having coordinated the various components of the sign to be ready for assembly at the same time, Jade SignWorks was ready to begin the onsite install. Once again blessed with a mild day, the community sign was installed without complications.  The wood was stacked and through bolted with galvanized 3/4” threaded bolts that ran the depth of the sign and into the steel support structure underneath. The pieces were securely torqued together with an appropriate amount of compressive force that will maintain the signs integrity and shape.

The East Shore Gardens condominium sign immediately gave the impression of a seamless timber sign without any visible anchoring hardware. Our client was extremely satisfied with this impressive condominium sign and the heightened awareness it’s presence will inevitably bring.

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Billboards & Site Signs – Winnipeg

Posted on November 17, 2011 by jadesignworks

For many years Jade SignWorks has undertaken a vast amount of billboard sites signs in Winnipeg. From design to installation, the process of constructing this style of signage has been perfected to provide a consistently high quality product. This versatile and comparatively simple type of sign impresses for it’s affordability and its effectiveness.

Billboard site signs come in various materials and designs depending on a clients needs and expectations. Jade SignWorks provides advice and recommendations on what to build upon receiving pertinent information from the client. The following options are to demonstrate, to a limited extent, the amount of choices available.

Some examples of commonly used substrates / materials are:

  • UV-board
  • Overlay plywood
  • Aluminum
  • Di-Bond
  • Coroplast

There are numerous forms of applying graphics to these particular signs. However vinyls and laminates are most common and are matched to accommodate specific sign requirements. Anti graffiti laminate is a prime example, This product ensures the protection of the signage from vandalism. Once the appropriate materials have been selected, the manufacturing process is underway. Billboard site signs are fabricated by our skilled team and are completed efficiently while retaining our signature quality.

These billboard site signs are used for many purposes. These billboard style signs can be used for short and long term applications. The list of uses for this sign type is as varied as the potential materials from which it can be made.

Examples include:

  • Construction site signs
  • Government signs (Federal, Provincial, Municipal)
  • Realtor signs
  • Commercial signs
  • Safety signs
  • Retail signs
  • Event signs

The support structure of a sign is often the most overlooked aspect. At Jade SignWorks, we put an emphasis on building a sound sign structure and back bracing if required. The structure is only constructed once these important factors have been addressed:  wind load, overall height, project life, budgetary constraints and sign surface area. Sign posts are set using lime stone gravel, however concrete can be utilized for more permanent structures. To complement the sign, a coat of paint is added to the framing and back bracing to ensure it is aesthetically pleasing.

Common sign structure materials include:

  • Douglas fir wood
  • Pressure treated spruce wood
  • Steel ( U-channel, i-beam or tubular )

The knowledge attained from years of experience in the sign industry demonstrates the endless potential use for this type of signage. Jade SignWorks provides many examples of completed billboard site signs on our website. These examples serve the purpose of inspiring ideas and demonstrating potential for your next billboard sign project.

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Vinyl Wall Graphics – Winnipeg

Posted on November 10, 2011 by jadesignworks

Jade SignWorks was asked to produce and install a printed wall vinyl graphic for an outdoor product distributor at their new location in Winnipeg. The main goal being an aesthetic appeal that would grab the attention of potential clients and liven-up an otherwise bare wall. The professional photograph was provide to us in a high resolution format and uploaded to our FTP site ( file transfer protocol ).

Jade SignWorks opted to use a wall vinyl that would ensure high quality printing and ease of installation. The picture was paneled into six different pieces which contained a small amount of overlap to give the final product a seamless look. The important feature of our printed wall vinyl is it’s low initial bond and water based adhesive that strengthens over a longer period of time. This low-tack adhesive vinyl is frequently picked for interior wall applications. Another benefit of this material is it can easily be removed after an allotted period of time without causing unnecessary damage to the wall underneath.

Printed wall vinyl graphics such as the one depicted above provide an excellent option for clients that want to promote products, enhance visual appeal and create a vibrant exhibit for long or short term use. Jade SignWorks is able to create and print high resolution images and graphics for wall vinyls which utilize the full potential of this unique product. Clients are pleased with the results that come from having these oversized wall vinyl prints in their retail, public or office work space. Printed wall vinyls add a strong visual message to observers.

Our professional installers have applied this printed wall vinyl to various surfaces with many obstacles such as support beams, doors and windows. Nevertheless, owing to past experience, these obstacles do not pose a challenge and in fact tend to enhance the visual impact of the final product. The printed wall vinyl that was applied above had to be placed around a doorway and cut to conform to a small set of stairs. The final product was well received by the client and Jade SignWorks completed yet another printed wall vinyl graphic. Visit the Jade SignWorks website for ideas and further examples of our completed projects.

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Outdoor Billboard Signs for Richardson Pioneer Grain

Posted on August 17, 2011 by jadesignworks

Richardson Pioneer grain is Canada’s largest privately owned agricultural business, serving farmers across Western Canada. From their humble beginnings in 1882 when they built their first grain elevator in Kingston, Pioneer grain has since successfully grown into an industry leading corporation. To establish an efficient network, Pioneer grain has built grain elevators across the country that are close to export corridors. Jade SignWorks has been responsible for many of their sign projects including outdoor billboard signs that prominently display the company name on their grain elevators.

Multiple outdoor billboard signs were required for municipalities across Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta. The communities of Lethbridge, Estevan, Starbuck and numerous others needed new billboard signs on their grain elevators. Jade SignWorks was tasked to fabricate these signs and have them packaged and shipped for installation. Before starting production of a full sized sign, Jade SignWorks produced a small scaled prototype for client approval. This served two purposes; to provide the client with a visual of a completed sign and to verify the accuracy of their corporate colours. Once the prototype had been approved, the various sized billboards went into production. Sign dimensions varied between 5 feet x 30 feet to 10 feet x 24 feet.

Jade SignWorks cut and applied premium 3M colour matched vinyl to the aluminum composite material. This material is known in the industry as Di-Bond. Due to the size and shape of the Di-Bond sheets, the vinyl graphics had to be applied in sections by hand. This process is challenging and time consuming. However, our experienced staff was able to apply the vinyl in a proficient and effective manner.

After completion, special shipping crates were fabricated for each sign to properly safeguard the billboard signs during transportation. Jade SignWorks fashioned these crates utilizing wood planks and corrugated cardboard. The billboards arrived safely to their respective destinations and were subsequently installed.

Every step of the fabrication and design process was handled professionally and was well received. Case in point; the town of Killarney proudly displays a picture of their new billboard sign on their municipal website. Pioneer grain was extremely pleased with the care and quality given to their completed billboard sign projects and continues to work with Jade SignWorks for their signage requirements.

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Illuminated Channel Letter Sign for Qualico Winnipeg

Posted on August 5, 2011 by jadesignworks

Qualico is one of the largest real estate companies in Western Canada. Founded over 50 years ago, Qualico has been involved in many developments ranging from commercial office buildings to single-family homes. In 2007, Qualico started construction of their new corporate office in the Sage Creek area. Jade SignWorks was awarded the contract to fabricate and install the building signage. Part of the contract entailed large illuminated channel letters on the atrium glass walls.

This proved to be a fairly unique sign project that required a great deal of coordination with the on-site construction crew. All the appropriate permits and certifications were obtained for the illuminated channel letter project. The letters were custom-built from anodized aluminum and are over four feet high.  A total of 1748 LED’s were used to ensure the proper amount of illumination. The LED’s have a life expectancy of  over 50,000 hours and due to the low voltage demand, meet the LEED requirement certification. For the letter faces, a blue Plaskolite acrylic was chosen to match Qualico’s corporate colour.  A custom aluminum frame was fabricated to provide ease of install and additional support between the letters. The frame matches the buildings window mullions in colour and size,  making it virtually impossible to see once installed.

For this illuminated channel letter sign, Jade SignWorks coordinated closely with on-site contractors and electricians to ensure a quick and flawless installation. Electricians worked inside the building to complete the final hook-up, while Jade’s installers focused on securing the sign to the building.  An engineering firm was contracted by Jade SignWorks to verify the construction details based on wind loads and structural integrity; to ensure a long lasting and safe sign.

Qualico’s history of excellence and quality in all their endeavours speaks volumes. Jade SignWorks was proud to have had the opportunity to complete their corporate office signage and continues to work with Qualico in their various projects.

This eye-catching illuminated channel letter sign will undoubtedly complement their building for years to come.

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Banner Sign Installed in Winnipeg District Area

Posted on July 28, 2011 by jadesignworks

StreetSide Development Corporation is in the process of building condominiums in the heart of the Winnipeg District area. Having purchased several buildings, they are past the initial stages of construction for several units and are now in the selling phase. To advertise these new concept District Condos and attract potential buyers, StreetSide decided on a very large banner sign and requested that Jade SignWorks design, produce and install it.

For this large banner sign, Jade SignWorks opted to use an 18oz heavy weight scrim vinyl to withstand the elements. It will also ensure a long lasting sign through the multiple phases of development. These banner signs typically have reenforced edges that prevent the mounting hardware from tearing the banner. Large banner signs are a cost effective option which provide eye catching advertising.

Installing banners of this significant size ( 16 feet x 24 feet ) can pose some challenges. It is imperative that folds and wrinkles are worked out, while avoiding over-stretched material. High winds are another concern; although there was wind present, it was not strong enough to impede the install. Caution was used in the hammer drilling process because old brick buildings are prone to crumbling when drilled. These typical problems were compounded due to the size of this particular banner sign; nevertheless the install was finished quickly and efficiently by our skilled installers.

The end result was a very well installed, large and highly visible banner sign on James Street. StreetSide Development is extremely pleased with the amount of attention that this banner is producing.

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Vehicle Decals for Silver Jeans Winnipeg

Posted on July 18, 2011 by jadesignworks

In preparation for the upcoming Canadian Bullrun Rally; Silver Jeans decided to liven-up their already stylish Porsche 911-Turbo with some custom vehicle decals. Jade Signworks was tasked to print and apply the approved vehicle graphics.

Jade Signworks has completed many vehicle decals for a plethora of businesses over the past 16 years. This has given us a wealth of experience in regards to properly applying the vehicle decals as well as ensuring that they adhere for the proper amount of time. The majority of these vehicle decal applications are commercial in nature which made this particular job unique in comparison.

For this vehicle we chose to use a Rapid Air technology vinyl. This was to ease the difficulty of applying the vehicle decals, due to the fact this Porsche possesses many extreme body curves. These curves make it somewhat difficult to assure that the vehicle decal lines remain parallel while applying them. Although this challenge is present in every vehicle, it was specifically more difficult due to the shape of this particular car.

Jade Signworks managed to finish applying the vehicle graphics to the Porsche in one day. The end result was well received by the client and subsequently posted on the Canadian Bullrun Rally website shortly afterwards. Jade Signworks was pleased with the completed project as well.

We wish Silver Jeans all the best in the upcoming race.

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Community Entrance Sign for Southdale Winnipeg

Posted on July 4, 2011 by jadesignworks

A jam-packed Southdale intersection was the first in Winnipeg to be retrofit with a traffic round-about. With the construction of the round-about completed, The City of Winnipeg initiated a new community entrance sign that would welcome people to the community entering from Bishop Grandin Boulevard.  Jade SignWorks Inc. was awarded the contract to build this interesting curved wood and steel community entrance sign. The design and concept was developed by McGowan Russell Group. The structural engineering was provided and overlooked by Dillon Consulting.

The production of this sign presented many construction challenges such as; heavy steel forming, fabrication and wood shaping. Due to the nature and size of the various metal components involved, such steps as transportation and installation on site as well as the location itself posed various challenges. The fabrication of the Southdale community sign was mostly done on site and given the amount of traffic in the work area,  required an appropriate amount of planning to ensure a safe worksite for all.  Another hurdle to deal with was ensuring that the wood was shaped to the appropriate angles to fit perfectly onto the curved steel frame. This would result in a gap free sign face.  All these challenges were easily overcome by Jade SignWorks due to the construction and installation experience we have acquired over 16 years of business.

This community entrance sign was engineered with the following specifications and components:

  • Curved heavy steel c-channels
  • Large steel posts and baseplates
  • Three 2 feet x 15 feet deep concrete piles with galvanized reinforcing steel cages
  • Appearance grade 4 inch x 6 inch fir timbers that were custom milled
  • Embedded concrete anchor bolts

All the steel components were sandblasted and galvanized in order to be maintenance free. The appearance grade fir lumber that was utilized to produce the sign face and was shaped by CNC cutting equipment. The lettering was engraved into the lumber and then followed by traditional hand-painting to add a touch of colour. The entire wood sign was then coated liberally with an anti-graffiti and UV sealant.

The completion of this community entrance signs was on schedule and within our clients budget expectations. The City of Winnipeg and Jade Signworks is extremely pleased with the community entrance sign which, given the attention to quality and detail, will ensure a lasting product for years to come.

Visit our website to see other sign projects that Jade Signworks has produced.


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