Many homeowners wonder if the look of their house numbers matter. House numbers are a very important part of the home for a few reasons. First responders need to be able to identify their intended destinations. So they need to be clear enough so that the police, fire department, and paramedics can quickly locate the property in case of an emergency.
Do some investigating. Find out if your local municipalities have any specific standards for the display of house numbers on buildings. They may have standards for the numbering and whether it is reflective at night. In some instances, fines can be imposed if the standards are violated.
It is advised that the house numbers are visible from the street and that they should be large enough to be seen. Generally, it’s required that the numbers are 3 to 6 inches tall. It’s also important for the numbers to have color contrast with the background of the home. Reflective numbers are very helpful because they can be seen at night.
It’s important to make sure that the numbers are not hidden by trees, shrubs, or other objects. Numbers should also face the street that it is named on and be displayed at the driveway entrance if the house isn’t visible from the road.
A big part of home maintenance is making sure that the trees and shrubs in the house in front of the house have not grown so much that you aren’t able to visibly see the home number. If the home numbers get dirty or need to be repainted maintenance of these home numbers is critical.
In conclusion, house numbers do matter. They serve a very important function for emergency personnel. Be sure that they are always clearly seen.
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