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wall mounted sign:
A single-face sign mounted
on a wall. (See also wall
sign.)
wall sign:
In the most literal sense,
a sign that is painted on
a wall. The term is often
expanded to include flat
signs that are placed on
or attached to the wall of
a building. These latter
signs are also called fascia-mounted
signs and wall mounts. (Also
known as a wall mounted sign.)
water resistant:
Describing a face that has
been treated to make it resistant
to damage or deterioration
caused by water.
waterproof:
The use of the term in relation
to treated cotton ducks is
prohibited by the "Fair Trade
Practices Act" unless the
product shall be impervious
to the passage of any water
so long as the fabric may
endure. "Water Resistant" is
the proper designation for
cloths treated to resist
water penetration and leakage.
wax transfer:
A method of heating a colored
wax material and printing
it on to vinyl.
weathering steel:
A steel alloy that forms
a tenacious, self-protecting
rust layer when exposed to
the atmosphere.
weave:
The configuration of threads
running perpendicular to
one another. A plain weave
places weft thread over the
warp thread in sequence,
then reverses for the next
row of threads.
webbing:
A sturdy fabric woven in
narrow widths for use where
strength is required, such
as seat belts or headbands.
Often used in banners, where
heavy duty usage is required,
like over-the-street banners.
weed:
The process of peeling extraneous
vinyl or matrix way from
a plotter cut, leaving only
the sections representing
the final image. Pulling
the extra material away in
one quick stroke is known
as "rip weeding."
weep hole:
A small opening or hole in
the bottom of a letter or
a sign cabinet, placed at
the lowest point to prevent
water from accumulating in
a unit.
weft-fill:
Threads that run in the crosswise
direction of woven fabric.
Weft also is referred to
as fill.
weld:
The process that connects
pieces of material by heating
until molten and fusing together.
welt:
A strip of material seamed
to a pocket opening as a
finishing and a fabric strengthening
device.
welt cord:
A tape or covered cord sewn
into a seam as a reinforcement
or trimming.
wet location fixture:
A watertight electrical or
light fixture that is sealed
to protect against moisture.
white space:
Empty or unused space (having
no lettering or graphics)
within the sign face. (Also
called negative space. See
also positive space.)
wickability:
The property of a fiber that
allows moisture to move rapidly
along the fiber surface and
pass quickly through the
fabric.
wind load:
The basic term for describing
the design strength of a
sign. Standard windload is
30 PSF (pounds per square
foot), which can withstand
winds up to approximately
90 MPH. Heavy windload is
55 PSF, which can withstand
approximately 110 MPH.
window sign:
A sign that is mounted for
display on a window and intended
to be viewed from the outside.
wood lag screws:
Screws which are tapered
to a point and do not utilize
nuts. Their strength is proportional
to the hardness of the wood
in which they are embedded.
In many awning applications
that require fastening to
wood framing, wood lag screws
may be the best available
option.
word space:
Horizontal space between
words.
working load:
Also known as "working strength," this
is the weight in pounds that
is recommended for safe working
conditions. It is applied
to new rope in good condition
with approprite splices and
only under normal service
conditions. Where dynmic
loading may occur, the recommended
working load should be adjusted
accordingly.
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