Channel letter signs are an easily visible exterior business sign that can reinforce your organization’s branding. They come in different shapes and sizes to meet every need, with illuminated options adding even more draw.
Channel letter signs typically consist of three components, such as a fabricated back, plastic-molded face and trim cap. A light diffuser and end caps may also be included with these signs.
Cost
Channel letters can be an effective way to draw attention and promote your business. Available in various shapes, these illuminated signs provide even more attention-grabbing potential and make an ideal solution for local stores looking to distinguish themselves.
Costing of channel letter signs depends on their size, type, material requirements and bending method chosen; larger letters will require more materials and components which will result in increased costs associated with producing them. Furthermore, manual or automatic bending machines should also be taken into consideration as costs could fluctuate accordingly.
A lighted channel letter is a three-dimensional metal or plastic sign with internally lit fluorescent lighting or light-emitting diode modules used to draw passersby in. Once painted and assembled, its can is painted before having its trim cap border attached; after which a translucent plastic face cut to fit is fastened onto it by using Velcro fasteners.
Design
Channel letters can help draw customers’ attention to your business. Their distinctive appearance makes them easy for people to spot at any time of day or night and can reinforce your brand’s unique identity. Plus, these affordable signage solutions can easily adapt to fit different promotions!
Standard front-lit channels use LEDs to illuminate their sign faces, typically composed of plastic or aluminum. Their returns feature solid sides which can be trimmed using a durable trim cap.
Halo-lit channel letters feature LEDs which illuminate from behind, reflecting off its face. This type of sign is often utilized by high-end retail stores as well as professional service businesses such as law firms, doctors, dentists, CPAs, etc. To make their sign even more eye-catching and draw passersby in, this sign features bright LED lighting at the back that shines directly onto its face – creating an eye-catching sign sure to attract the attention of passersby!
Installation
Channel letter signs can help your business stand out in a crowd and attract more customers. Not only are these durable signs easy to replace in case of vandalism or storm damage, they provide an excellent return on investment as well. Plus they look professional – providing customers with a positive first impression.
Channel letters come in various styles, from front lit and reverse halo-illuminated versions to open face-lit styles and hybrid combinations that incorporate multiple features into one sign that attracts customers’ attention from your storefront. A hybrid set combines at least two of these designs into an eye-catching display for greater business exposure.
LED channel letters are typically made out of stainless steel channels and come with different finishes such as brushed, polished or painted finishes to suit your company’s branding and color scheme. Furthermore, these signs feature translucent acrylic face inserts to allow lighting. UL Certified channel letters may also require raceways that act as conduits for power supplies and wiring supplies to allow proper functioning.
Maintenance
Channel lettering refers to three-dimensional, individually cut letters or figures which can either be illuminated or remain non-illuminated, and mounted to the exterior of structures and buildings. Commonly made of aluminum, channel lettering can be customized to match your business’s branding materials such as signage or architecture.
Channel letter signs can be created using either manual or automated methods. Automated methods enable you to simply input the letter file and have the equipment automatically bend back a return that closely resembles its outline – providing greater accuracy while eliminating human error.
Readability should always be your top priority when creating a custom channel letter sign. Fancy or unique lettering can be difficult for drivers passing by to decipher, so test font sizes in large sizes on backgrounds related to your business branding before finalizing its construction.
