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For over two decades Century Group has manufactured precast concrete signs for business, industry, residential subdivisions, parks and many other applications. Our staffcan assist architects and engineers to design the most innovative and attractive signs to meet the client's needs. Custom colors and designs along with durability make precast concrete the obvious choice when selecting the perfect sign for your project.

Century Group Inc. offers several standard concrete sign designs but also specializes in custom manufacturing precast concrete signs to meet the exact needs of our customers. Century's precast concrete signs range from small pedestal entrance/exit signs to large corporate signs. Century concrete sign designs vary from freestanding structures, those cast into poured-in-place foundations, to those which are set into brick walls and fences.

If your logo/text can be transferred via computer in AutoCAD or a jpeg, Century Group Inc. can cast it into a concrete sign where it will last for decades if not centuries. Your logos, graphics and text can be cast into the concrete at different layers to project a multi-dimensional look to perfectly compliment the image and architectural style desired. Century Group Inc. offers a diverse line of materials which can be used to accentuate logos, text, and other graphics. Whether it is brushed stainless steel, brass, bronze or state-of-the-art durable polymer letters and logos, Century Group can incorporate these materials into your precast concrete sign ensuring that design, texture, geometry, and color meet your project requirements.

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All Century concrete signs are manufactured using 4,000 p.s.i. concrete with American Grade 60 or 72 reinforcement depending upon the application and design. On some occasions fiber reinforcement is utilized when casting ultra thin concrete structures.

All Century Quality Control Inspectors and are Supervisors are A.C.I. (American Concrete Institute)Grade Certified Technicians to insure that your precast concrete sign is manufactured using only the highest quality materials and procedures.

Manufactured of high-strength steel reinforced 4,000 p.s.i. concrete, Century's concrete signs are resistant to the harshest of climates and virtually indestructible. With the durability of high-strength concrete the Century signs are not susceptible to vandalism which is a problem with fiberglass and lightweight metal signs. The Century concrete signs do not warp, corrode or rot. The Century concrete signs are immune to termite damage. With the use of high-quality cementious coatings the Century concrete signs do not fade, peel or chip. If ever defaced with spray paint or other substances, Century concrete signs can be easily repaired at a very low cost. Virtually maintenance free, the Century precast concrete signs are the obvious choice when making your decision regarding signage. We are very proud that our concrete signs are now certified hurricane resistant! The majority of the signs depicted on this site rode out Hurricane Rita in southwest Louisiana in 2005. We are proud to say that every one of the signs are virtually in the same condition as the day they were installed (Hurricane Survivor Sign Flyer) "The proof is in the pudding”, our signs held up to 140 mph. sustained wind gusts! So if you are looking for the most durable sign available the answer is a Century precast concrete sign.

Century Group Inc. recognizes the significance of developing the right color scheme and textureof a sign. Both items make the difference in whether your sign gets noticed, demands attention, compliments the surrounding architecture and landscape and most important of all projects the image and message desired.

Many of the custom concrete signs manufactured by Century Group are cast in standard gray and then coated with cementious coatings in a wide variety of colors and varying degrees of texture. Some projects call for a finish that simulates stone, brick or granite type finishes.

Century Group Inc. commonly works with architects, engineers, advertising executives and property owners to develop project drawings that include general design, graphics, foundation and installation procedures.

The project drawings include dimensions, general foundation plans and reinforcement details.Note dimensions for concrete sign and foundations may vary depending upon soil conditions at the sign installation site. Century Group also provides written specifications to insure the utmost quality and coordination during the manufacturing and installation process.

If you do not have a plan or specifications but have interest in one of our standard signs on our website please submit the text and graphics required. Once we receive the information we will submit a quotation based on manufacturing one of our standard designs with your logo and/or text.

All standard precast concrete signs designed by Century Group will have written installation instructions. Many of Century's signs are freestanding and very easy to install on a stable foundation. Some Century signs are constructed with a footing that includes block outs. When the sign is installed on a poured-in-place foundation it is anchored by grouting in the block outs which have dowel rods or reinforcement members connecting the two structures. Century signs are manufactured using engineered lifting units that have a 3:1 lifting ratio minimum. Lifting slings and units are engineered for handling the signs to ensure a safe installation.

Century Group Inc. also manufactures a variety of other architectural precast concrete products that can compliment or be an accessory to your Century concrete sign. The list includes fence caps, column caps, bases, a variety of precast columns, balustrades and many other precast concrete products.

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