Creating a positive first impression of your home starts with curb appeal. One simple, impactful way to enhance your home's exterior is by adding or updating your house numbers.
When the courier can read your address clearly, it may even assist you in receiving package delivery!
We’ll give you ideas of where to place house numbers, how to install them into common sidings, and how to get perfect alignment.
Where to Place House Numbers
When deciding placement, you want to consider two major factors:
Visibility of your address numbers matters for emergency services, delivery accuracy, and for guests to find your house easily.
Tips to consider:
- Install at eye level or above
- Ensure there are no trees, landscaping, or other obstructions blocking someone from seeing the number sign from the street
- Consider nighttime visibility. Place your house numbers near a floodlight (such as above the garage), or you could even install a small light under the numbers.
- Sizing is important. Stick with a letter height of 4 inches or higher.
Readability is important for someone to see your house number immediately, without squinting or second-guessing.
Tips to consider:
- Pick the right finish to create contrast. For example, pick a light color like satin nickel or gold for dark-colored mounting surfaces or matte black for light-colored surfaces.
- Create ample space. Try ½ inch spacing between numbers. Test the readability by stepping back to the street, looking at the numbers, and adjusting if necessary. If you want ideal spacing already done for you, check out Derby House Numbers.
- Stick with simple, clear font styles. Artistic fonts might look nice up close or with normal text, but will likely be hard to read from far away.
Pro tip: For longer life and appearance of your house numbers, install them on a porch or under eaves to shield them from rain and other outdoor elements.
After these considerations, placement of house numbers comes down to personal preferences, which entrance of the house you use, the layout of your neighborhood, or aesthetics.
Some common locations of address numbers include: above the front door, on an exterior wall facing the main street, above the garage door, or on the exterior wall of an enclosed yard.
It's now time for the installation itself.
Do you want your house number sign to look great the first time around? Derby House Numbers are a no-hassle solution for DIY pain points of alignment and spacing.
How to Install with Perfect Alignment
Having level (not crooked) house numbers should be easy, right?
Oftentimes, this can be difficult when you must install individual address numbers with multiple screws on every piece.
Derby custom house numbers in matte black
That’s why we created the Franklin Brass
Derby House Numbers. With our bracket system, serving as a template, installation is simple and precise.
Instead of a paper template and screws for each number, you only need 2 screws on the bracket, and then slide on the custom numbers of your address.
Installing is DIY friendly:
- Level the area where you want to install the numbers
- Drill two points for the screws
- Screw in the channel bracket
- Slide on the numbers and you're done
With this simple installation, you can achieve a professional-looking result with minimal effort.
How to install Derby house numbers
How to Install on Wood or Vinyl Siding
Derby House Numbers come with screws designed for installation into wood.
You can install them into vinyl siding and other materials by going through the siding and fastening it to the sheathing. Watch our installation video above to see this in action.
The installation process depends on your home's construction. Always avoid overtightening and use the proper hardware for your project.
Installing on Surfaces Other Than Wood or Siding
Consider the surface you are mounting your numbers to. For Derby House Numbers, the included hardware is intended for wood installation and can be used for vinyl siding when there is wood sheathing behind the siding (as shown in our installation video).
For other surfaces, like brick or stucco, house number installation will vary. Additional tools and fasteners may be required. Be sure to buy fasteners designed for your application and follow all manufacturer instructions for installation.
Benefits of Derby House Number System
Durable construction: Made from weather and rust-resistant aluminum, ensuring long-lasting, sleek appearance.
Perfect alignment: Effortless and precise alignment, enhancing the polished look of your home's exterior.
Size and visibility: Height of 4.3 inches, width of 3 inches, with a crisp font, ensuring easy readability from a distance.
On-trend finishes: Colors that pop, with options for dark or light mounting surfaces.
Warranty: Backed by a one-year warranty, providing peace of mind and assurance of durability and performance.
Where to Buy House Numbers
The
Franklin Brass Derby Collection is a durable and stylish choice for homeowners, available on Amazon.
For your convenience, the step-by-step buying process is shown below. Watch the video or follow the written directions at the bottom. Happy DIY-ing!
How to purchase Derby house numbers
Shopping Tip: Here’s how to shop our collection on Amazon
2. Select the ″Number Bracket″ that fits the numbers you’ll need for your address. Add to cart.
For example, house number 2078 will require selecting ″4 Number Bracket″ and adding it to your cart.
3. Select the ″Symbol″ (number) for each digit of your house number. For example, address sign number 2078 will need Symbol ″2″, Symbol ″0″, Symbol ″7″ and Symbol ″8″ all added to cart.
4. Optional: select Symbol ″No.″ to have the shorthand number added to the front of your custom house number sign. Add to cart.
5. Go to your cart, make sure you have all your individual numbers and the right size bracket. Check out and you’re all set.
Final Thoughts: More Home Update Options
First impressions matter, and house number signs help your residence look fresh and modern.
Keep that polished look going with Franklin Brass
home hardware in the same finish families – black, nickel, and gold – for a seamless, coordinated style from the curb to the kitchen.
If you’re looking to add more ambiance to your yard, we offer
string light poles in matte black from our Liberty brand.