Hello,
I’m from Canada and a family member has asked me to make an outdoor sign for their retirement trailer they recently acquired in Texas.
My knowledge of Texas is limited to what I’ve seen on Walker Texas Ranger, but I dont think Mr. Norris kicking *ss is going to help me in this situation.
Anyway, back to the ask.
Could anyone from Texas provide guidance on what materials/finishes are preferred for the environment down there for outdoor signs?
Thanks
This one is kinda Texas. 
Plywood, wood filler, paint and lacquer.
I use one of similar construction for my RV camping that gets more of the “environmental exposure.” It also gets banged around a lot. Works fine so far.
HDPE (w/ UV-resistant additives, one brandname is Starboard), and PVC (w/ UV-resistant paint) are the usual suggestions, or use a tight-grained hardwood suited to the outdoors such as cypress, or if budget allows, a tropical hardwood.
If you more of a naturalist as I tend to be, Pecan (aka Hickory) and Mesquite are prized woods that are plentiful in Texas. I use Berdall Sawmill in Bastrop, Texas as my primary supplier for these 2 species. I’ve also had good success with Waterlocs original as my sealer.
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Thanks @CrookedWoodTex @jc.jensen
@WillAdams is there not an issue with the temperatures if considering pvc?
Temperature? What!? 
It’s hot everywhere. And cold.
My plywood signs just get a good paint job and last fine.
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