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Custom Yard Signs, From People Who Print Them
The yard sign is grassroots advertising at its most literal — a message planted where people drive and walk past, cheap enough to deploy by the dozen. Real estate runs on them, campaigns live and die by them, and any local business or event can blanket a neighborhood for the price of a nice dinner. The engineering is humble but there are a couple of details that separate a sign that lasts a season from one that folds in the first storm.
Coroplast and stakes
Yard signs are printed on coroplast — corrugated plastic, like a plastic version of cardboard, with hollow flutes running through it. Those flutes matter: the wire H-stake slides up into them, so the flute direction (vertical) has to match the stake, or the sign won’t mount. Standard is 4mm coroplast; 6mm and 10mm are sturdier for wind. The wire H-stake is the near-universal mount — cheap, quick, and reusable.
Sides and durability
Single-sided is cheapest; double-sided shows your message to traffic coming both ways, which is usually worth it on a corner or roadside. Coroplast is inherently weatherproof and UV-printed signs resist fading. Yard signs pair with feather flags and stickers in a local marketing kit; for terms, see the yard sign glossary.
Frequently asked
How much do custom yard signs cost?
Custom yard signs typically run $5–$15 each including a wire stake, dropping with quantity. Double-sided printing and thicker coroplast cost a bit more. Because setup is minimal and coroplast is cheap, yard signs are one of the most affordable ways to blanket an area with a message, especially in bulk.
What are yard signs made of?
Yard signs are printed on coroplast — corrugated plastic with hollow flutes running through it, like a weatherproof plastic cardboard. They mount on wire H-stakes that slide up into the vertical flutes. Standard thickness is 4mm; 6mm and 10mm resist wind better. Coroplast is waterproof and holds up outdoors for seasons.
Should yard signs be single or double-sided?
Double-sided is usually worth it for roadside and corner placements, since it shows your message to traffic coming from both directions. Single-sided is cheaper and fine when the sign faces one clear direction. For real estate and campaigns where visibility from all angles matters, double-sided maximizes impressions.