Install outdoor advertising safely: What should you consider when installing banners, billboards and signs?

Professionally mounted outdoor advertising is crucial for presenting advertising messages effectively and safely. Whether it's a banner, billboard or company sign - the right mounting ensures that the advertising material remains stable and always clearly visible, even in changing weather conditions. In this article, you'll find out which aspects need to be considered for safe mounting and which tools or aids are suitable for this.

Various billboards and banners for outdoor advertising

Outdoor advertising can take many forms - from large-format advertising banners to elegant company signs to sturdy billboards and illuminated advertising. Depending on the size and design of the advertising medium and the nature of the building surface, a different type of installation may be required. For example, facade advertising on a house wall requires different fastening solutions than free-standing advertising systems, which have to be mounted on a stable frame.

The choice of the appropriate advertising medium depends on the desired location, the environment and the company's corporate design. Lighter materials such as banners on walls can be mounted more easily and with less effort, while heavy boards or illuminated advertising require special mounting solutions and more planning.

Fastening and installation: How to securely attach an advertising board

To mount an advertising board safely, it is important to choose the right mounting method that meets the requirements of the advertising medium and the installation location. The size and material of the advertising medium also play a role. While lightweight banners are easy to mount, larger boards on industrial or office buildings require more stable solutions.

Different tools and assembly systems are used depending on the requirements. Here are some useful options:

Ladders – For smaller billboards and simple installations

Ladders are particularly suitable for installing smaller, easily accessible advertising boards or banners at a lower height. This solution is ideal if the installation location is easily accessible and no complex fastenings are necessary. However, safety should always be taken into account when using ladders: a secure footing and stable wall fastening are important aspects that must be taken into account.

Scaffolding – stability for lengthy installations

For larger installations or work at heights, the use of scaffolding is recommended, as it offers greater stability and enables work to be carried out in places that are difficult to access. This is particularly true for facade advertising on large buildings or for projects that require a longer installation time. Scaffolding offers a safe and robust solution and is particularly suitable when extensive adjustments to the advertising medium are required. Companies that want to install advertising boards or banners for the long term benefit from a professional scaffolding solution.

Lifting platforms – for maximum safety and flexibility

Lifting platforms offer maximum flexibility and safety when mounting large-format advertising boards and banners on facades or high walls. They enable stable and safe installation in hard-to-reach places without the need for a fixed scaffold.

This is particularly useful for short-term installations, e.g. when an advertising campaign is only to be visible for a limited period of time. Lift platforms are also ideal for company signs and other advertising media that are to be attached to buildings inside or outside.

A telescopic forklift and a lifting platform from BIBERGER in use at FC Bayern Munich – ideal solutions for precise and safe outdoor installations.

Observe individual permits for the installation of outdoor advertising

In many cases, permits are required for the safe and legal installation of advertising structures, particularly for larger structures or when installed on publicly visible facades. Local authorities can provide information on which regulations apply to specific buildings and locations and whether a permit is required.

Before installing a sign, companies should find out which regulations are relevant for their advertising and, if necessary, contact the relevant authorities. Whether it is a small advertising banner on the wall of a building or a large-scale illuminated advertisement on the facade - compliance with the legal regulations is essential for the successful operation of the system.

Conclusion:

The safe installation of advertising boards, banners and signs requires careful planning and the use of suitable fastening tools. Depending on the size, weight and location of the advertising medium, different methods such as ladders, scaffolding or lifting platforms are required.

In addition to the technical implementation, compliance with legal requirements is also an important aspect. Professional installation and advice ensure that the advertising can be presented in a stable, visible and attractive manner at the desired location.

Tip: At BIBERGER you can rent lifting platforms for the safe attachment of advertising materials flexibly and inexpensively.