Channel letters are letters made of metal or plastic that can be installed as exterior signage on public buildings and commercial corporations, either illuminated or not illuminated, with dynamic features for added dynamism.
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Customization
Channel letters are customizable metal or plastic letters commonly used as exterior signage on storefronts, strip malls and public buildings. They may feature face-lit or back-lit illumination or non-illumination options and even dynamic features.
LED lighting is becoming a more and more attractive choice for channel letter signs due to its increased energy efficiency and safer nature. LEDs also improve light scattering for brighter illumination as well as offering an eye-catching design element.
No matter the nature of your business needs – from single-color programmable signs to full-color LED displays – we can custom craft the ideal solution. With help from our professional graphic design team and selection experts, we can also ensure the optimal font, size and lighting to attract target audiences. Your new sign will look incredible and create lasting impressions among customers; additionally, night visibility increases brand recognition among local residents which in turn increases revenues over time.
Materials
Channel letters are an eye-catching and customizable choice of building signage, offering customizable fonts, lighting options and sizes. Mounted on raceways, flush mounts or backers these signs add architectural flare that will set your business apart from competitors in its neighborhood.
A standard Channel Letter Sign comprises of an internally lit metal channel and sign face, connected by a plastic “channel”. Its base consists of a flat sheet of metal (typically aluminum because it will not rust), while a plastic molded cover snaps over its base to form its sign face; this cover may feature flat or round prismatic faces made from translucent light-diffusing colored plastic material, creating its sign face.
Plastic faces can also be given an eye-catching makeover by applying a translucent chrome finish with spray adhesive to produce a halo effect or illuminated by LED modules and transformers for more energy efficient illumination. A trim cap border finishes the edges for a sleek appearance.
Lighting
Channel letters are one of the most effective signs for commercial businesses, providing stunning visual impact in various lighting options such as face-lit or halo-lit versions. Current channel letter signs utilize LED illumination that is more energy efficient and uses less power than fluorescent or neon lighting solutions.
These signs are constructed in three-dimensional letters or logos made of translucent acrylic that allow light to pass through them, drawing passersby in. They can either be mounted flush against walls or by using raceways – the latter method often being preferred on brick, block, or concrete walls where installing flush-mounted signs could require drilling multiple holes for installation.
LED backlighting is extremely popular with customers, as it adds an additional element of illumination without making individual letters visible in darkness. This technique is known as the halo effect and gives your storefront an elegant glow that draws customers in from the street.
Installation
Channel letters offer an effective signage solution for any business or storefront. From front-lit letters that match with your playful brand image to halo-lit ones that create an air of professionalism and sophistication, channel letters help get businesses noticed day and night.
Form channel letters differ from cast or cut metal letters by having a plastic pan enclosure that has been formed into the shape of letters, commonly referred to as a “letter can.” A snap-on translucent light diffusing plastic molded cover fits over this enclosure for light diffusion purposes and this sign type may have flat, spherical, or prismatic (faceted face) features.
Raceway mounts are popularly chosen for these signs as they require minimal holes to be drilled into a building facade and provide shelter for power supplies and wiring used for illumination, keeping signs safe from weather elements and pests. Some businesses opt for flush mounting instead for an attractive look; this requires longer installation time and another mounting method.
