Extruded sign blanks are well suited for signs that will be install outdoors using specialized sign hardware like our Wing Bracket .
Flat blanks are great for signs that are going to mounted directly on the wall.
The most popular Street Name Signs use your name and either the street type or it's abbreviation above - just whatever sounds or looks the best. The length of the sign will be dependent on the amount of letters in the street phrase. If your last name is long, you might want to use the street type's abbreviation.