🏠 Heritage Boards - HOW?

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Board Weight & Fixings

 

A composite board measuring 1.2 m x 2.24 m, assuming a standard 3mm thickness, would likely weigh between approximately 9.4 kg and 14.8 kg

For the Bognor Heritage Boards pilot project on existing timber-framed hoardings, the most suitable fixings would likely be:

  • A4 (Marine Grade) Stainless Steel Countersunk Screws with a Torx or Square drive head.
  • Dimensions: Approximately 5mm or 6mm diameter, with a length sufficient to penetrate well into the timber frame (e.g., 50mm to 75mm, depending on timber depth).
  • Optional: Incorporate security screw features if vandalism/theft is a significant concern for the pilot boards.

Always ensure that the chosen fixings are appropriate for the anticipated wind loads and environmental conditions of the site.

Demo boards

There are 27 panels and 20 themes so far, plus an Intro and Outro.

 

Each panel measures 2.3 metres high x 1.2 metres wide)

 

This is a draft list of suggested themes and may be developed further.

 

Comments and suggestions are welcomed below.

 

Collaborations and expressions of interest are invited for each of the themes.

Rough Demo

Dimensions

Key Features of Effective Heritage Storyboards:

  • Concise Text: Aim for easy-to-digest information, typically under 250 words per panel, as people are often reading while standing.

  • Engaging Visuals: High-quality images, historical photographs, illustrations, and maps are crucial for attracting attention and conveying information effectively.

  • Clear Layout: A well-structured design with clear headings and good use of white space improves readability.

  • Durability and Weather Resistance: Outdoor panels are typically made from robust materials like Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP), vitreous enamel, or high-pressure laminate, with vandal-resistant features.

  • Accessibility: Consideration for different heights (e.g., for wheelchair users), clear fonts, high-contrast colours, and sometimes tactile elements or audio components are important for inclusivity.

  • Thematic Grouping: Often, a series of boards will follow a theme or a narrative to tell a more complete story.