Description
Smallboard wooden poster cases offer a traditional appearance for applications and locations where the usual aluminium case just doesn’t cut the mustard. Solid oak frames are combined with back panels fabricated from Tricoya®, a man-made acetylated wood panel material with durability and stability far exceeding that of any form of plywood, to produce a poster case which combines traditional appearance with high-performance modernity. Click here for more information on Tricoya®. All cases can be supplied for wall, post or railing-mounting.
Standard specification includes:
- Solid oak frames and Tricoya® back panels
- Microporous wood stain finish
- 4mm toughened safety glass
- Integral weatherseal and ventilation
- Stainless steel piano hinges
- Lockable
- Self-healing rubber pinboard
Available in 3 sizes (A2, A3 & A4) and both portrait and landscape formats, these cases are all available with a choice of self-healing rubber pinboard or aluminium sign panel with computer-cut vinyl text. All cases have an integral weatherseal, are lockable and feature 2, allen key-operated locking studs per door. They can be specified with toughened glass or optional polycarbonate glazing.
All oak Smallboards are designed to give a long, trouble-free life and come with a 5 year guarantee.
Options include:
- Choices of coloured woodstain finishes
- Alternative 4mm polycarbonate glazing material
- Choice of 2 alternative display materials
- Radiused pattern header panel to accept lettering/logos
- Available for wall, post or railing-mounting
- Dedication plate
Standard Specifications
| Available sizes | A4 – A2 |
| Configuration | Single-sided landscape or portrait |
| Frame and doors | Solid oak |
| Finishes | Light oak or dark oak microporous wood stain |
| Glazing | 4mm toughened glass |
| Back panels | 12mm Tricoya® |
| Display surface | Self-healing rubber pinboard |
| Mounting | Wall, post or railing-mounted |
| Hinges & locking | Stainless steel piano hinge.
Spring-loaded locking studs (2 per door) operated by allen key. |
| Weather resistance | Integral weatherseal
Integral ventilation to minimise condensation |
| Warranty | 5 years |
Poster Case Options
| Alternative finishes | Opaque coloured microporous wood stain (10 standard colours) |
| Alternative glazing | 4mm polycarbonate |
| Alternative display surface options | Signwritten panel – aluminium with computer-cut vinyl lettering |
Header Options
| Headers | Radiused, 130 – 190mm high (depending upon model) |
| Lettering for headers | Computer-cut vinyl letters in straight or curved layout |
| Logos | Single-colour (Computer-cut vinyl) or full-colour digitally-printed logo, from client’s artwork |
Mounting Options
| Mounting | Post kits – 1,2 or 3 posts depending upon board size Standard posts are made from MMT (durable recycled plastic) Post Colour: Golden Oak supplied with Light & Dark Oak Noticeboards. Black supplied with colour stain finish Noticeboards Wooden posts are available on request and are price on application, please contact us for a quotation. Post-fixing kit (for fixing to customer’s own metal posts) Wall-mounting Railing kit |
Accessories
| Commemoration | Brass dedication plate 75 x 30mm with up to 50 engraved characters |
Stain colours
Light Oak (Ronseal QD Satin Natural Oak)
Dark Oak (Ronseal QD Satin Dark Oak)
Jet Black (RAL9005)
Traffic White (RAL9016)
Ivory (RAL1015)
Signal Blue (RAL5005)
Ultramarine Blue (RAL5002)
Light Green
Moss Green (RAL6005)
Dark Green
Burgundy (RAL3004)
Traffic Red (RAL3020)
Oak Poster Case Product Information
Prices & specifications for Smallboard wooden poster cases.
Installation/maintenance instructions for oak poster cases
Installation & maintenance instructions for Smallboard oak poster cases
Artwork requirements for logos, interpretation panels etc.
All you need to know about preparing artwork.
Ordering
All our oak poster cases are made to order. Orders may be placed directly online by completing details of the required specification, by phone on 01280 701093, by email to sales@greenbarnes.co.uk. If you need us to quote your order number in correspondence or on the invoice, please be sure to include this when ordering. All orders will be acknowledged on receipt by email or (where no email address is supplied) in writing and will include an estimated date for completion.
Lead time
Lead time for production and delivery of oak noticeboards is usually 4-6 weeks but may vary according to workload. If your order is urgent or has a specific deadline, please contact us to discuss your requirements and we will do our utmost to accommodate you.
Payment terms
Local Authorities, churches, schools and registered charities: 30 days from date of invoice.
All other non-account customers: Payment in full is required with order.
Methods of payment: Credit card, electronic payment (BACS) or cheque.
BACS payments should be made to:
Greenbarnes Ltd
Sort code 23-05-80
Account no:26585244
Delivery
Our preferred method of delivery will vary depending upon a number of factors including the weights of individual items in the consignment and the delivery address.
The majority of orders are now delivered by couriers using a specialist 2-man delivery team, as experience has shown this to be the safest and most reliable method. Although slightly more expensive than conventional alternatives, this guarantees that our boards, which can be heavy and difficult to handle, are treated with the necessary care at each step of their journey thus minimising the chances of loss or damage.
As soon as your order is completed, we will contact you to let you know that it is being collected by our courier and, shortly thereafter, they will contact you directly to make final arrangements for the delivery. This also has the advantage that you can normally fine-tune delivery details and thus avoid waiting in for prolonged periods.
All consignments will need to be checked and signed for upon receipt. In the unlikely event any item being damaged or missing, this should be recorded on the delivery note when signing for the goods and reported to us, preferably immediately and at the very latest, within 24 hours of delivery. We regret that we are unable to entertain any claims for damage or shortages that are notified to us outside this timescale.
Different arrangements may apply for small parcels, local deliveries or deliveries to remote areas and offshore islands, as follows:
- Where possible, small parcels (spare parts etc) are dispatched via Parcelforce 48 hr service.
- If the size of an individual order or the mileage involved warrant it, we may opt to use our dedicated, local courier.
- Deliveries falling outside the range of our usual 2-man service, i.e. to remote areas of the UK mainland and offshore islands, may require special arrangements. If you receive the message “Please contact us to discuss delivery methods/costs” when prompted to enter your postcode during the online buying process, please give us a call. This message doesn’t mean that we can’t deliver to your chosen address, just that we can’t automate the process of costing the delivery.
In all cases we endeavour to get the goods to you in the safest, most cost-effective and convenient way possible.
What is the expected lifespan of an oak poster case?
Like any piece of external joinery, this will depend upon the conditions that it is subjected to and the way in which it is maintained, but with regular maintenance a lifespan well in excess of 20 years is perfectly possible.
Which display panel option should I choose?
For details of each option and its benefits simply choose that option from the dropdown and hover over the ? symbol that appears next to its price.
Toughened glass v. polycarbonate – which is better?
It depends upon the circumstances of the individual installation. Toughened glass is heat-treated and typically has a strength 4 – 6 times that of the equivalent ordinary float glass. When it breaks, it tends to shatter into small pebbles that are relatively innocuous (like an old fashioned car windscreen). Polycarbonate is a tough plastic material, as used for the production of items such as police riot shields. It will cope with far greater impacts than will toughened glass but, being a plastic material, has a softer surface and is therefore more susceptible to being scratched.
What about condensation?
Incorporated into all glazed, oak, Smallboard poster cases are concealed vents designed to maximise airflow and thus eliminate condensation or, in locations where this is not practical, to reduce it to a minimum.
Which way do the doors hinge?
If this is important due to the location of the board it is possible to specify this by letting us know at the time of order. Please include this information in the Special Instructions section.
Unless you tell us otherwise, doors are hinged as follows:
- Portrait format boards – are supplied hinged randomly left or right
- Landscape format boards – are hinged on the bottom edge and lock at the top. It isn’t possible to change this.
Are all doors lockable?
All glazed cases are supplied lockable. Each door has 2 spring-loaded locking studs which are operated by allen key.
What about installation?
Installation is designed to be as straightforward as possible and should be well within the capabilities of anyone competent at DIY. All our Smallboard poster cases are supplied with instructions and necessary fixings. We recommend that posts for post-mounted boards are concreted into the ground to a minimum depth of 600mm.
The majority of our customers either undertake installation themselves or arrange for it to be carried out by a local contractor as this generally proves to be the most cost-effective method. We are however able to offer an installation service covering much of the UK if required. If this is of interest, please call us on 01280 701093 for details.
What maintenance is needed?
To maintain oak boards in prime condition and prolong their life we recommend the following:
- Annually – Lubricate locks and hinges with a little grease
- Every 2-3 years – rub down lightly to remove surface dirt and any loose/flaking finish and apply one coat of the appropriate wood stain.
Please note that these recommendations are based on average locations. In some circumstances, e.g. coastal locations or under trees, more regular treatment may be desirable.
Can I make minor changes to contact details, service times etc on a sign panel?
Sign panels (as opposed to digital print and encapsulated panels) have lettering applied in computer-cut vinyl. Whilst this is designed to be weather-proof and permanent, there is a technique for removing it, if you know how! This means that making minor amendments, such as a change of contact number or service times is easily accomplished. We can supply new lettering to match the original for you to apply on site without the need for the board to be returned to us.
What artwork do I need to provide for logos or graphic panels?
For detailed information on acceptable file formats for logos and guidance on generating suitable artwork for graphic panels, maps etc., please click here for our separate guide on the subject.
Can I get spare keys?
Yes, they are available from stock and can usually be posted out to you the same day.
5-year Guarantee:
Each Greenbarnes oak Smallboard poster case comes with a 5-year guarantee on the quality of workmanship and materials used. We guarantee to the original purchaser that our oak poster cases are free from defects in material and workmanship. “Defect” is defined as any imperfection which impairs the normal use of the board. This guarantee is expressly limited to the labour and material costs of repair within 5 years of the date of despatch and excludes the following:
1] Defects caused by the improper assembly, installation or disassembly.
2] Defects occurring after purchase as a result of lack of maintenance as prescribed in the relevant maintenance instructions, unauthorised product modification, intentional damage, misuse, abuse or negligence.
3] Cosmetic damage.
4] Labour costs incurred in returning the board to us.
Additional Notes
Consistency of finished colours
Natural timbers are subject to variations in grain detail and colour from one sample to the next. The examples shown on this website are depicted as accurately as the on-screen reproduction process will allow. However, you should be aware that slight variations may occur. If this is of concern, we are always happy to supply samples of materials and finishes on request.
Product development
Greenbarnes Ltd follows a policy of continual product development and improvement. Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of this information, we reserve the right to change specifications and finishes at any time, without notice.
Related oak cases
| Next size down | A3, oak Smallboard poster case, landscape format, glazed, (Ref: SBA3L/O) |
| This board | A2, oak Smallboard poster case, landscape format, glazed, (Ref: SBA2L/O) |
| Next size up | N/a |
| Portrait version | A2, oak Smallboard poster case, portrait format, glazed, (Ref: SBA2P/O) |
Equivalent cases in alternative materials
| In Man-made Timber (recycled plastic) | A2, MmT Smallboard poster case, landscape format, glazed, (Ref: PSBA2L) |
| In aluminium | A2, Budget poster case A2, Colour Budget poster case A2, Magnetic poster case A2, Pinnable poster case |
*Please note that colours shown are subject to the limitations of on-screen reproduction and should be used as a guide only. For further guidance, please ask.
