Channel letters are an attractive and eye-catching solution for business signage that will draw in passersby. Crafted from router-cut aluminum sheeting with acrylic faces, channel letters can either be illuminated or non-illuminated for optimal effectiveness.
Illuminated channel letters use LED lighting that emits a halo effect around each letter, which attracts passersby either walking or driving by. Illuminated channel letters are the most widely seen commercial signs both day and night.
They Are Illuminated by LED Lights
LED channel letters illuminated by LED lights are an engaging way to attract customers day or night, providing a stunning focal point and creating a striking halo effect around each letter that helps make them more noticeable. Furthermore, this energy efficient form of illumination will outlive neon by decades!
These signs are typically installed onto a raceway, a custom fabricated metal sign mounting structure designed specifically for this use. Additionally, the raceway serves as a place to store power supplies and wiring associated with their installation.
Front-lit channel letter signs can be an extremely effective way to draw customers’ attention. They feature translucent acrylic faces with LED lights shining through, lighting up your name or logo with illumination.
Open-lit channel letters differ from standard front-lit versions in that they feature an opaque or blank sign face attached with a trim cap to aluminum returns. Lighting usually uses LED, though neon may also be an option.
They Are Versatile
Channel letters are one of the most versatile and eye-catching signage types available, perfect for businesses that wish to attract customer attention day and night. Channel letters can also serve as durable signs that will last years after installation.
There are various kinds of LED channel letters, each distinguished by how they illuminate. Available in various shapes, sizes and colors – they’re even designed to withstand elements and temperatures across a wide spectrum!
Front-illuminated channel letters feature aluminum backs and sides (returns) with polycarbonate or acrylic faces illuminated from within by LEDs or neon. This type is the most frequently seen. Thanks to new fabrication techniques, trimless edges have become standard on returns and faces of these channel letters while 24V modules provide greater lighting power while being more energy-efficient than 12V products.
They Are Affordable
Channel letters can be an effective way of increasing visibility and brand recognition. Available in a range of sizes and shapes, channel letters can be illuminated using LED lighting for an eye-catching display that’s both affordable and stunning – ultimately saving money in the long run!
These signs are made from custom-routed aluminum and can be back or front lit using LEDs or back lighting; front lighting provides illumination on the face while reverse or back-lit channels cast an illuminating glow around their acrylic faces for back lighting or reverse illumination to create an impressive halo effect.
Channel letters are an attractive sign choice for nighttime restaurants and bars, making an impressionful first impression when business opens late; such as grocery stores, convenience stores, or gas stations. Not only are these signs durable but they’re easy to maintain – up to 10 years can pass without needing replacement!
They Are Easy to Install
Channel letters can help your business to be noticed and attract customers in any location – be it an ultra-busy strip mall or dimly lit downtown area. With its variety of colors, fonts and sizes as well as being illuminated or non-illuminated depending on its use – channel letters provide a simple yet cost-effective solution. Depending on where your location lies you may require planning/zoning approval as well as building permits to install this form of signage.
These three-dimensional letters typically feature aluminum back and sides (known as returns) painted to match your sign’s colors, while an acrylic face in your preferred hue is mounted to the front for mounting to your sign. You have various lighting options at your disposal – front-lit, reverse-lit or even halo lit options are possible!
Signs like these can be mounted flush against a wall or in raceway style with an easy installation system that encases all wiring in a thin box behind it, thus reducing the number of screws needed for mounting it. They may even stand freely on monuments.
