A Custom Address Plaque Can Bring Charm to Your Florida Home

An address plaque is a simple way to significantly enhance the look and curb appeal of your home while making sure postal workers and other delivery personnel can quickly spot your house among all the others.

The Glass Door Store in Lakeland, FL, would like to share information about the various types of address markers you can place around or near your front door, and how they can be customized to the exact look and decorative touch you’re after.

Why a plaque?

Some might say that the only thing needed is the street number stenciled on the curb out front. Curb numbers were designed initially so mail delivery workers would know they’re at the right house.

But those curb numbers fade over time, especially if a low-grade paint was used. They can also be blocked by parked vehicles.

An easy-to-read address plaque, clearly visible at the front of your home, takes the guesswork out of mail and package delivery. If your family name – “The Wards,” “The Encinios,” “The Barton Family” – is also on the plaque, it makes it even more certain that you’ll get the right deliveries and none (or fewer) of the wrong ones.

Another good reason to go with a custom address plaque is that it will make your home look classier and more welcoming to homebuyers. When you’re selling your home, this small investment can make a great first impression on buyers as they view your property from the street.

Address plaque materials

A customized home address plaque can look just about any way you wish, and it can be made from several different materials.

Brass and bronze

This is the top of the line, a material that will outlast your home and beautify any architecture. Brass and bronze are used in a wide range of high-end applications worldwide.

Aluminum

Aluminum is a versatile material for address signage. It can last 30 years or more in all kinds of weather and can be painted and handcrafted to your specifications.

Wood

For many residential properties, a wooden address plaque lends a touch of nostalgia and informality. Easy to customize, treated wood that’s maintained can last for several decades.

Sizes and styles

A simple rectangular address plaque that bears the street address is all that many homeowners want. But your plaque can be more elaborate, if that’s what you prefer.

As mentioned above, you can add your family name to the plaque. You can also have the word “Welcome” at the top of the plaque’s face. 

When deciding how large your plaque should be, consider the available space on or around your front door. Make the area appear balanced and tidy. Moving away from the door, your address plaque can be mounted on the porch, hung from the roof, or placed in the yard near the front steps.

Is it time for a custom address plaque for your home?

The Glass Door Store specializes in beautiful address plaques for our customers’ homes. If you want to spruce up your property with one of these designer components, visit our showroom and tell us exactly what you have in mind.

You can reach us by phone or through our contact form. Our showrooms are located at 2927 Parkway St. in Lakeland, FL and 14972 N. Florida Ave, Tampa, FL.