Installation Instructions: Numbers and Letters

All Peninsula House Numbers custom numbers and letters come with a print out of installation instructions, and your installation template. We've also detailed them below if you're wanting to get prepared - or if your instructions have gone missing.

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01

Gather house numbers, template, rods and spacers. Not included: spirit level, tape, epoxy adhesive (we recommend Loctite Easy Repair 5 Minute Epoxy), drill and 4mm bit. Brick or concrete may require a hammer drill and 4mm masonry drill bit.

02

Tape template/s at desired location, overlapping to set spacing if required. Use a spirit level to align template. Drill through template at marked points with a 4mm drill bit, then remove template and blow dust out of the holes.

03

Gently hand screw rods into pre-drilled holes on back of each number. Avoid cross threading by ensuring the rod is pointing directly in to the hole when screwing, and not at an angle.   

04

For a floating mount, slide spacers over each of the rods. Alternatively, leave the spacers off for a flush mount.

05

Apply a small amount of epoxy adhesive to the end of the exposed rods and push number into holes. Light tapping with a hammer may be required. Take care not to scratch the face. Don't install in rain. Epoxy reaches full strength in 24 hours.

Care

To extend the life of your numbers or letters, clean them every six months or every three months in coastal areas. Use a soft cloth and a mild household detergent solution to remove dust, salt, and other deposits. Rinse gently with clean, fresh water. Dry with non-abrasive towel. Avoid abrasive pads and harsh or solvent-based cleaners.

Commercial, multi-storey and elevated installations

Our numbers are supplied for installation by you or your installer. We don't install, inspect sites or assess walls. If your numbers are going on a commercial building, a multi-storey facade, above head height, or over a footpath, entry or other public area:

  • Use a qualified tradesperson, and follow site safety and working-at-heights requirements.
  • Your installer is responsible for confirming that the fixing method and adhesive suit the wall, the height, the exposure and the weight of the numbers. The rods, spacers and adhesive we supply are designed for typical residential installations.
  • For numbers mounted above head height, use the threaded rods at every fixing point. Don't rely on adhesive or tape alone.
  • Follow the adhesive manufacturer's instructions for temperature, cure time and load, and don't install in the rain. Adhesives have a maximum service temperature, so on sun-exposed walls, especially with dark finishes, choose one rated for the temperatures the wall surface reaches.
  • Check the numbers are secure once installed, and include them in the building's routine maintenance inspections.

Approximate weight per character (the heaviest character in our heaviest font, in 8mm solid aluminium; most characters are lighter):

  • 100mm: 140 g
  • 150mm: 310 g
  • 200mm: 550 g
  • 300mm: 1.25 kg
  • 400mm: 2.2 kg

Each threaded rod and spacer adds less than 10 g. For sizes larger than 400mm, ask us for weights with your quote.

Trade and commercial orders are supplied under our Trade Terms of Supply: housenumbers.com.au/pages/trade-terms

Guarantee

Your powder-coated aluminium numbers and letters are guaranteed against corrosion and powder coat defects for 25 years from purchase, when properly installed and maintained. The guarantee covers repair or replacement of the product. It doesn't cover removal, reinstallation, access equipment or labour. For full details and how to make a claim, see our Warranty page.