Specifications for Metals and Finishes for Cut House Numbers

Production Description: Cut metal house numbers and letters are produced by cutting a number or letter from flat sheets of either 100% aluminum, brass, bronze, copper, or steel. The cutting device is a high-pressure jet of water that contains a fine grit. This water-jet cutter produces very precise angles and curves for our house numbers & letters. These cut pieces are then finished in the numerous styles below. Click Here Cut Acrylic specifications.

Aluminum
Click on a chip for photos & detailed discussion of the particular finish.
Brushed	Polished	Our water-jet-cut aluminum house numbers & letters are produced from aluminum alloy 5052 flat sheets. This alloy offers good cutting, welding and corrosion resistance. It allows excellent anodizing and has a superior hardness rating of H32. Aluminum is avalable in thicknesses of 1/8", 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 3/4", and 1". The water-jet is a tiny, high-pressure stream of water that contains a fine grit. This high-pressure stream cuts precise corners and turns leaving a .02" inside radius. This method produces the best detail for small numbers & letters.
Enamel Paint	Rust Powder-Coat
Clear-Anodized Brushed	Clear-Anodized Polished
Tint-Anodized Brushed	Tint-Anodized Polished
Brass
Click on a chip for photos & detailed discussion of the particular finish.
Brushed	Polished	Our water-jet-cut "Brass" house numbers & letters are produced from flat sheets of either Brass alloy C46400 Naval Brass (60% copper, 39.25% zinc, & .75% tin, 0% Lead); or from Muntz alloy C280 (nearly identical in appearance of brass - 60% copper & 40% zinc). These alloys are used interchangeably for "Brass" numbers or letters. Brass is available in thicknesses of 1/8", 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2". Note: See the discussion of the water-jet in the Aluminum section above.
Bronze
Click on a chip for photos & detailed discussion of the particular finish.
Brushed	Polished	Our water-jet-cut Bronze house numbers & letters are produced from flat sheets of Bronze alloy C220000 (90% copper, 10% zinc, & 0% Lead). Bronze is available in thicknesses of 1/8", 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2". Note: See the discussion of the water-jet in the Aluminum section above.
Oxidized	Patina
Copper
Click on a chip for photos & detailed discussion of the particular finish.
Brushed	Polished	Our water-jet-cut Copper house numbers & letters are produced from flat sheets of Copper alloy C11000. This alloy provides good cutting, welding and corrosion resistance. Copper is available in thicknesses of 1/8", 1/4", and 3/8". Note: See the discussion of the water-jet in the Aluminum section above.
Steel: Hot-Rolled
Click on a chip for photos & detailed discussion of the particular finish.
Raw Steel		Our water-jet-cut Steel house numbers & letters are produced from flat sheets of Cor-Ten^TM or regular hot-rolled steel. These alloys produce extremely durable products that are ideal for the rustic appearance produced either by allowing the numbers to naturally rust or by using our special patina. Hot-Rolled Steel is available in thicknesses of 1/8" & 1/4". Note: See the discussion of the water-jet in the Aluminum section above.


Steel: Stainless
Click on a chip for photos & detailed discussion of the particular finish.
Brushed	Polished	Our water-jet-cut Stainless Steel house numbers & letters are available in two different alloys: C304 for good cutting, welding & normal corrosion resistance; and C316 for superior corrosion and tarnishing resistance. C316 is also known as marine-grade stainless steel. The c316 alloy resists salt-water corrosion. We advise using c316 for salt-water beach addresses. Both alloys C304 & C316 are available in thicknesses of 1/8", 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2". Note: See, the discussion of the water-jet in the Aluminum section above.

Cut Metal Specifications For House Numbers