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When it comes to signage, it's important to strike a balance between compliance and aesthetics. At Pretende, we specialise in designing signs, placards that are not only fully compliant but also visually appealing.

Background design gallery

If you would like to personalise your Braille signs, we offer a background design gallery that allows you to choose from many options. This gallery includes various designs, colours, and textures that can enhance the visual appeal of the signs. By deciding a background design that matches the overall theme of your facility, together with us, you can create a cohesive and professional look for your building signage.

Custom sizing and personalisation 

In addition to the design options mentioned above, we also offer the option to customise the size of braille signs. This ensures that the sign fits perfectly in the designated area and is clearly visible to people who use Braille to navigate.
In addition, we offer the option of adding your inscription, logo, or company image to the sign. This personalisation not only adds a unique touch, but also helps to reinforce the brand identity in the workplace.

The art of designing signage, braille signs

Designing braille signage involves many considerations, our expert design team takes every factor into account. From the outset, we ensure that the graphics meet all braille signage compliance standards while maintaining an attractive appearance.

The process

Our process for creating Braille signs involves several stages to achieve the desired results: To make our signs accessible to the visually impaired, we use Braille lettering. Using a computerised drill, we make precise holes in the background of the sign. The depth of these holes is crucial and requires meticulous calibration. Once the holes have been drilled, small plastic beads are inserted using a special tool, creating a convex text in Braille.

On which side of the door is the Braille signage placed?

When it comes to placing a braille sign next to a door, there are many factors to consider. The recommended location of the braille sign is on the side of the door latch where the door handle is located. This is the side where people enter the room, making it the most logical place for the sign.

To ensure accessibility for all users, it is important to allow users in wheelchairs or with different abilities to safely approach and interact with the sign without the door swinging open and causing any obstruction.

However, if there is not enough space on the latch side of the door, the sign should be placed in the nearest accessible location. It is significant to avoid placing the sign too far away from the door, as it may become disconnected and cause confusion for users trying to locate the sign.

For doors that open inwards, the sign can be placed directly on the door. This is permitted to prevent potential hazards to visually impaired users. Placing the sign on the door when it swings outwards may pose a risk of hitting the user in the face when trying to read the sign at close range.

Ensuring compliance, standardising signage for the blind

While we encourage creativity and personalisation, we understand the importance of adhering to the guidelines of specific standards for the blind. Our team of experts will work closely with you to ensure that your custom braille sign meets all requirements. This includes the correct placement and size of braille dots, the use of appropriate colours and contrasts and the inclusion of tactile elements.
By combining our expertise with your vision, we can create a custom braille sign that not only meets the needs of the visually impaired, but also enhances the accessibility and inclusivity of your facility.

Finishing

To complete the braille sign, we apply double-sided tape to the back for easy installation. The sign then undergoes a thorough cleaning and inspection before being carefully packaged for shipment.
If you have a braille sign design in mind, we are happy to help. Our team at Pretende is dedicated to creating fully compliant, visually appealing signs, braille signs that make a lasting impression on their users.
 

Signage of residential buildings helps you find a property quickly and efficiently but it can also be a visual and eye-catching addition. In this article you will read how to correctly mark a residential building (and not only) and how to choose the right graphic elements. Guidelines for the marking of residential buildings can be found in the geodetic and cartographic law.

SIGNAGE OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS - WHY IS IT WORTH DOING IT RIGHT?
Correct marking of a residential building is a convenience not only for family or friends, but also, above all, for emergency services, when in life or health threatening situations seconds count. Clear and visible marking of the building will make it easier for an ambulance or fire brigade to find it. A well-marked property is also a landmark for third parties who get lost or need help. It is worth remembering and immediately after receiving the decision on assigning the numbering - place it on the building, according to the relevant rules.

MARKING OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS - RULES
The building number along with the name of the town or street should be mounted on the front of the property from the street or access road to the building. In the event that it is located deep inside the property, the marking must also be placed on the gate or fence. Designations of residential buildings should therefore:
●    stand out from the facade (the material and colours play an important role here),
●    be legible and visible from a distance (it is worth remembering about the appropriate size of markings);
●    be visible after dark (backlight is necessary).

Informational elements are supposed to be useful above all. However, practicality should be combined with aesthetics. In accordance with the architecture, each project should be approached holistically and individually. Therefore, it is worth choosing the elements of the visual system, among others, in accordance with the architecture of the property. What will work in a block of flats will not fit in historic tenement houses. The owner of a single-family home who is responsible for only one building can choose any style of signage. However, in the case of larger projects, e.g. housing estates or modern blocks of flats, the developer should plan the marking much earlier and more carefully. Thanks to this, he can adjust them to the style and vision of the entire estate, thus increasing its aesthetics and using this element as an asset in sales.

MARKING OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS AND THEIR APPEARANCEIn addition to being distinctive in the background of the real estate, all markings should be selected so that they blend in with the architecture of the building, and even with the surroundings. If the idea of a single-family housing estate is to maintain cohesion with nature, and there are wooden inserts on the facade (pillars, shutters, etc.), you can consider elements made of the same material when marking. In modern buildings, metalwork will work, and in the case of historic tenement houses, rustic building markings will fit in. The choice of materials and solutions is huge, so it's worth matching them together. In creating a project related to the visual identification of buildings, an advisor will help, who will easily select the solutions best suited to a specific case.

MARKING OF THE APARTMENTS
The owner of an apartment building should take special care of accurate and legible marking. The building number, street name or proper name must be visible from a distance, regardless of the prevailing weather conditions. It is also worth focusing on a clear internal marking. In the lobby or at the reception, it is worth finding a place to put the general name of the entire facility, and in the corridors, precisely mark the directions of movement towards individual premises. It is also important to remember to mark elevators, communication routes, evacuation routes or storeys in staircases. These are minor elements, but it is worth taking care of them since they are a great help allowing users to easily move around the building.

MARKING OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS
Public utility buildings are places that should be particularly well marked. It is hard to imagine a visit to a clinic or hospital without descriptions of offices, rooms or entrances to individual buildings. It is a necessity and facilitates the functioning of both patients and specialists. The same applies to schools, universities, banks, museums and sports facilities. Although they will consist of different rooms, it is necessary to mark all of them in a very clear and, above all, in a logical way. All information boards should be made in the same style, possibly adapted to specific buildings. You can then designate individual colour or graphic elements that, on the one hand, would be consistent with the entire project, and on the other, would perfectly indicate where the user is.

In the case of public buildings, external markings are used, i.e.:

● property number and street name,
● proper name of the property,
● markings of individual entrances
● boards informing about which rooms or offices are located in particular places.

Internal labeling applies to:
● offices and study rooms,
● reception,
● check-in desk,
● halls,
● branches,
● conference rooms,
● toilets,
● elevators
● or storeys.

What these rooms will be depends on the purpose of the building. A good solution is also the marking of ground-floor sites. They will protect users and create a more intimate atmosphere, but also inform from the outside what is in individual premises.

HOTEL SIGNAGE
Hotels and tourist facilities should be visible from a distance. In this case, it is worth focusing on distinctive signage, totems, neon signs, Led letters and other elements related to light advertising. However, hotel facilities should especially take care of an internal, consistent style suited to the character and vision of the brand. In such places, you can not forget about marking the reception, restaurants, conference rooms, rooms for guests, playrooms, spas or swimming pools. Markings should be visible and legible, and guests should be able to easily find the location they are interested in after reading them. The entire creation must also take into account the principles of fire protection and occupational health and safety.

HOW DO WE WORK?
When creating a concept for marking residential buildings, public buildings or hotels, it is important to maintain logic and consistency. Properly selected and made elements have an informative function, but they are also an interesting element that visually enriches the property. Our specialists, thanks to many years of experience, pay great attention to every detail, but they are also able to match individual elements (materials, colours, design, size) so that they form a harmonious whole. In each project we carry out, we also mark the technology in which the markings will be made, and we coordinate the entire project and its implementation. We focus on quality and creativity, because we are aware that all elements of building marking must retain their unique appearance and long-term durability as long as possible.

Neons play a significant role nowadays. They are visible in the streets of big cities, small towns and villages. These neon lights can take the form of artistically curved shapes and letters. They add a colourful, glowing effect to each item that is made of them. A glowing logo, banner, sign on a restaurant, cinema or clothing store attract the attention of passers-by and encourage them to use the services or make pur-chases. Neon lights are an eye-catching idea that has been perfect for the advertis-ing industry from the very beginning.

The beginnings of the neon career

The very word "neon" is derived from the word "neos" and means "new gas". Neon occurs naturally in the atmosphere, but in negligible amounts. Neon gas was dis-covered in 1898 by William Ramsay and Morris Travers. However, it was George Claude who was the first to create the neon. He combined electric gases and then passed an electric current through them. The result of this experiment was dis-charge, visible in different colours. When the neon maker realized that glass tubes can be twisted in different ways, into different positions, he took part in an exhibition in Paris in 1910. It was the beginning of the glory of neon lights.

What is neon? How is it made?

Neon lights are glass tubes filled with inert gases. This fact means that the neon lights do not react with other chemicals. As soon as the gas fills the tube, several electrodes are connected to the end, at which point the energy transported by the volts contributes to the boiling of the atoms inside the gas.

What is the process of making neon lights?

The very process of creating neon lights consists of several significant steps and is a time-consuming and long-term process. As the first step, we always choose the project that we want to create. The next step is to print it on white, fireproof paper, on which we carefully mark the places where the material will need to bend. Then we can start shaping our tubes. This process takes place at a temperature of 800 ° C - 900 ° C, which is possible thanks to a tool called a ribbon burner. As soon as the glass becomes soft, and this happens after approximately 30 seconds, it is time to bend the glass to the desired shape. Then, after the melting and bending process, we start joining the electrodes at the end of each tube. Now we're hitting each of the tubes with a 20,000 volt electron bombarder. Towards the end, we must not forget to inject the gas used to make the element, and then we must stick the neon to another element made of wood or plastic. What else needs to be done? Turn on the light and enjoy the completed task. This is the last stage that allows us to verify the order we have made.

What colour is the neon?

Classic real neon is orange-red in colour. Red is visible in its pure form and in a transparent glass tube. Neon, whose colour is not classic red, informs us that it does not contain gas neon. It is generally known that noble gases glow in their own col-our when exposed to high voltage. So helium glows pink, krypton turns yellow-green, xenon turns lavender, and argon then turns light blue. Radon is also a noble gas, but it is the only one that does not react to electricity by shining with colour, and thus it is the only noble gas not used in neon.

More neon shades can be obtained by applying a variety of glass coatings that are used for the pipes. Therefore, when switched off, neon lights are white or colourful - in the latter case they are coloured. When delving further into the topic of neon col-ours, it is worth noting that classic red and classic blue neon are made of transpar-ent glass and, respectively, neon glass, as well as argon. However, all other colours can be obtained by manipulating the glass using fluorescent powders such as pink, purple or green neon as well as by tinting the glass.

Neon is an art in itself

Ever since the nineteenth century, neon lighting has spread around the world, many artists have become interested in its use in art. Neon lights began to be used in movies, TV programs and in modern art. Julia Bickerstaff, a famous neon design-er, has gained great popularity in the world. She made signs for Star Trek movies and for the famous hotel in Dubai. Bruce Nauman is another famous personality, a veteran among neon artists. He created dozens of designs and collections that he presented as his art in renowned, famous museums around the world.

Neons are certainly more than just "lights". It is real art, which nowadays also occu-pies an excellent position in the advertising industry.

Neon signs are one of the most popular advertising elements in marketing.

We use the highest quality glass neon lights

Our company is characterized by market knowledge, many years of experience and careful selection of materials and accessories appropriate for the implementation. We pay attention to the smallest details, which are extremely important in the entire process of creation and assembly. Therefore the whole realization takes on style and full precision. We use the highest quality neon glass from European and American producers. It is in the USA, the cradle of neon lights, which is associated with brightly lit Las Vegas, that the highest quality elements necessary for the production of this type of lighting are created. Therefore, the service life of our products is very long and pleases the eye even for several years of use. In addition, we have a properly adapted workshop, which is perfect even for the most demanding orders. This place is facilitated by the process of creating unusual compositions and interesting combinations for our clients. Highly specialized staff performs tasks that affect the final appearance and quality of our products.

Which neon to choose - led neon or glass neon?

Often, customers ask us about the specificity of neon lights, their way of creating and their durability. Due to the fact that we are supporters of glass neon, we often emphasize that the very process of creating glass neon influences their quality and durability. Glass neon lights are a tradition in itself. Over the years, they have been refined in terms of production techniques, they are made of more and more durable components. Therefore, they are more resistant to failures. They have been fulfilling their role perfectly for a century, enjoying great support among people choosing proven and original products. Various shapes and sizes are created from glass neon, while maintaining the authenticity of the colours. Contrary to an ordinary light bulb, glass neon lights can be easily formed into various shapes, because they consist of a thin tube, and the light in the neon is generated by the process of electric discharge in gases.

Where can glass neon lights be used?

Mainly glass neon signs have been used for years as a form of advertising and providing information to many companies towards their potential customers. Recently, glass neon lights are also increasingly used to create various types of interior decorations, in particular lamps. They are also often used to illuminate furniture, stairs or ceiling spaces. They are also gaining more and more popularity in gardens, especially near ponds. This form of lighting is also extremely popular in bars and hotels. Illuminated rooms in entertainment spaces not only illuminate the rooms, but also give them a unique character. The atmosphere created by neon lighting allows you to achieve the intended effects. These traditional forms of neon lights are appreciated by supporters of interesting and extraordinary designs.

Choose professional traditional neon signs by Pretende and enjoy the quality and professionalism!

Vintage Metal – Marquee letters

Our classic Letters with bulbs are very eye-catching. A letter filled with light bulbs - plug and that's it. Create your favourite words, phrases or monograms. The letters are available in the vintage version, the letters can be finished in any colour. You can also combine more letters from the supplied cable. The letters have bulbs of the size E14. Letters with light bulbs perfectly decorate every home and also serve as a sign of your company or a shop for commercial purposes.

Coloured lampshades for light bulbs add charm to the whole letter. The lampshades have a large selection of colours, which allows for various configurations of filling the letter. Moreover, they can be adapted to the colour of the logo. The letters in your logo can be filled with light bulbs and then coloured lampshades can be screwed onto them.

Polished gold letters, galvanized stainless steel letters. Exclusive decorative tin letters ideal for prestigious and high-standard places. We can make letters from brass, copper and nickel-plated sheet. Stainless steel spatial letters illuminated from the back (hallo effect).

Some of our customers ask for gold letters made of stainless steel with an inclined side, these are so-called prismatic letters. These letters require double work time, putting such a letter together is an artistic handicraft.