At Metro, we consider ourselves lucky to work on a wide variety of different projects. We take pride in selecting the right materials to craft the signs our clients want, need, and have envisioned. Whether the client is a design/build firm, a general contractor, or an individual business owner, whether it’s interior or exterior signage, whether the job site is around the corner or three states away, we truly enjoy the variety we have in our work. While reviewing some of our products and looking through our portfolio offers an overview of what Metro Sign & Awning does, these three downloads provide a little more insight into some of the work that goes on here. Residential Building Signs: Exterior &
Here at Metro Sign, as at all Boston-area businesses, it’s hardly business as usual this week. Monday morning’s patriotic displays started the day in a proud and upbeat way. The office staff was a little light as many of our co-workers, clients, vendors, and partners had taken the day off to see the Sox and cheer on the runners. The shock and horror of the afternoon sent us all in different directions, reaching out for the assurance of a loved one’s voice. Like you – like everyone in Boston – we’ve started to pick up the pieces. We’re still in disbelief, we’re deeply saddened, but we’re not sitting still. It’s time to get back in the race, and there’s no
Last winter the old Motel 6 / IHOP Tewksbury pylon sign came down in a bad storm. The damage was severe, and the sign needed to be replaced. The corporate office contacted Metro for a quick response to remove the massive wreckage and replace the sign. Meeting Permitting and Installation Challenges. The project presented several challenges beyond the need for quick action. The corporate office felt it was critical to replace the sign with a new one of the same size, given the visibility of the site to Interstate 495, yet the sign was old and did not conform to current zoning regulations. During the permitting process, Metro’s engineer reviewed the shop drawings and the site’s soil conditions and provided
