An arched top is the whole idea behind the Arch Marker standard wall plaque. The curve softens the rectangle, so the sign looks finished rather than boxy next to a door. Homeowners who want a classic two-line address without a lot of ornament tend to pick this one.

Two lines on the Arch Marker standard wall plaque

The top line holds your house number, up to 5 characters. The second line holds the street name, up to 15 characters. In the photo you can see 3749 OCEAN DRIVE in gold on black, which shows how much room a longer street name has. Both lines are raised and cast in, not printed, so they stay sharp for years.

Eleven ways to color it

You can order the plaque in Antique Brass, Antique Copper, Black/Gold, Black/Silver, Black/White, Bronze/Gold, Green/Gold, Oil Rubbed Bronze, Pewter/Silver, Red/Gold or White/Gold. Black/Gold, as pictured, is the classic pairing. Dark backgrounds with light numbers are easiest to read from a car at dusk. If your siding is dark, though, a White/Gold or Pewter/Silver Arch Marker standard wall plaque stands out better.

Built to stay outside

Recycled aluminum is the base metal, and it is cast in the USA. Aluminum doesn’t rust, and the all-weather coating keeps the color from chalking. The finish is backed by a five-year warranty. Also, the plaque has no inserts or decals, so there’s nothing to maintain beyond an occasional wipe.

For a lower-cost option with similar lines, see the economic home plaques. If you’d rather put the address out by the road, the lawn address plaques put the same kind of designs out in the yard. Proofread your number and street before ordering an Arch Marker standard wall plaque, since cast lettering can’t be changed and personalized orders aren’t returnable.