Channel letter signs offer your business 24-hour customer awareness. They can be lit with neon or LED lighting to bring customers through the doors.
Channel letters are composed of router-cut aluminum that can either be front or back lit; their back surfaces often consist of clear polycarbonate sheeting that can be printed or colored using translucent vinyl.
Aluminum
Metal channel letters are an increasingly popular outdoor business signage option, being 3D alphanumeric symbols constructed from aluminum or another durable material that can be painted any number of colors, fonts and sizes. Produced using special machinery which bends aluminum sheeting into letter shapes; once created they’re then welded together before lighting components are added.
Channel letters typically feature back and sides made of acrylic or polycarbonate material while their faces can either be clear sign faces or left open for an open neon look. You can choose whether you would like your signage front lit or reverse/halo lit depending on what kind of signage is needed.
Illuminated signage draws the eye and is frequently required by city codes or lease agreements. Nowadays, LED-illuminated signs are more energy efficient than neon gas tubes and help lower operating costs and maintenance requirements, with signs custom-fabricated according to your specifications from design through installation.
Plexiglas
Channel letter signs are an elegant way of getting your business noticed at night. Available in various fonts and sizes, illuminated with LED bulbs, they can also be customized with branding elements that fit with your branding as well as being produced in various shapes and colors.
Channel letters require regular maintenance in order to remain visually appealing and last as long as possible. Cleaning away grime and checking for pests are two effective strategies for maximising return on your investment. If signs of wear and tear appear on your signage, don’t hesitate to consult a professional repairman immediately for repairs.
First step in creating a channel letter sign is forming its metal return and face using aluminum sheeting – typically done using waterjet, laser or router cutting systems. Next, trim caps are applied around the edges of the return for a finished appearance and to fasten its plastic face into place; after which LED lights can be added inside each letter to complete this sign.
LED Lights
Front-lit channel letter signs are one of the most widely used types of illuminated business name and logo signs, drawing customers in day or night. Their three dimensional letters can be easily read from a distance, providing 24-hour client awareness that can make or break retail companies’ bottom lines.
Create a distinctive appearance by customizing LED first-surface lighting colors and patterns for first surface illumination, including twinkle options that help the sign stand out in darkness.
LED lights are energy efficient and environmentally-friendly lighting solutions, perfect for retrofitting channel letters or mounting to facades or backer panels. Available in an extensive selection of colors with over one million possible combinations available to choose from and even programmed to respond to changes in weather or random change, LEDs offer various tone options including lower Kelvin (K) lights that have more amber hues while higher K LEDs possess a bluer tint.
Raceway
Illuminated channel letters are a popular choice of signage because of their ability to grab attention both night and day, with reduced energy use and power costs over neon signs. Plus they’re durable enough to stand up to any weather elements!
Raceways of channel letters house all of their wiring and power sources, offering building owners, property management companies and landlords an effective solution that limits drilling into building facades and allows easier maintenance access. Raceways can even be painted to match walls for seamless look!
Channel letter signs are straightforward to install and maintain, yet their selection depends on various considerations such as font style, lighting capabilities and building facade considerations. A professional channel letter manufacturer will be able to guide your decision in making an appropriate sign choice for your business.
