Channel letters can be front or back lit to illuminate your logo, coming in various colors that match your brand and can even be customized specifically.
LED illumination offers more color choices at a lower cost compared to neon illumination, as well as being safer and requiring less maintenance than its neon equivalent.
1. Durability
Channel letter lights are built for outdoor use and can withstand even the harshest of climate conditions, making them the ideal lighting solution. Plus, their low energy usage helps your business save on electricity costs while decreasing carbon emissions.
LED signs come in different shapes and sizes to meet the unique requirements of your business, whether face-lit or reverse-lit signs or twinkle options are desired. Furthermore, their longer lifespan than other forms of lighting allows you to keep using it without experiencing dimming over time.
Durability of LED signs depends heavily on the material chosen to construct them, with aluminum being an increasingly popular choice for sign makers due to its resistance against rust. You could also opt for polycarbonate or acrylic as backer materials as both have moistureproof qualities but acrylic may crack with prolonged exposure to elements.
2. Energy efficiency
LED channel letter signs use less power and require less maintenance, saving money on power costs. Their longer lifespan means less downtime.
Another thing that makes LED lights great is their minimal heat output, making them ideal for continuous use without overheating issues. While CFLs and incandescent bulbs lose up to 80% of their energy through heat production, LEDs produce only minimal amounts.
Channel letter signs typically feature aluminum returns, sides, mounting brackets and faces; their faces can either be lit with neon or light-emitting diode (LED) modules or backlit by clear polycarbonate backlight channels that can be painted to produce a halo effect. No matter which format is chosen to present your letters they will draw attention from passersby while also drawing more customers in to your business.
3. Aesthetics
Channel letters can add some flair to any business sign. Their distinctive look draws passersby in, while available in various colors to reflect your company’s branding, they come in sizes to accommodate any storefront or building.
Channel letters are typically constructed of aluminum and can be custom painted to complement your business’s color scheme. Their return or sides, known as the sides of a channel letter, can then be painted to match. Their front or face may be acrylic but back-lit with LED illumination or neon tubing for added effects. Finally, their backs typically consist of clear polycarbonate that can be tinted using translucent vinyl for an eye-catching halo effect.
Lights are installed into the base of a can and shine through an acrylic front to produce a bright and uniform illumination of your business. They can also be back-lit, reflecting off of a building for an understated effect; front/back lit signs provide even greater eye-catchingness by lighting both sides simultaneously – drawing in passersby.
4. Customization
Channel letter signs can be customized to make a bold statement about your business, drawing passersby’s attention day or night. Made out of aluminum or acrylic materials, channel letter signs are highly visible day or night – perfect for drawing passersby in.
LEDs offer significant energy savings over neon, plus more durability than traditional bulbs and reduced maintenance needs. While neon may be experiencing something of a nostalgic comeback, its use requires a high voltage transformer and consumes substantial energy resources.
Customizing channel letter signage offers many customizable options, from front and halo lit versions to backlit LED signs that envelop its face for an eye-catching appearance. By carefully considering all these possibilities, you can craft beautiful channel letter signs that draw customers in while supporting business growth and expansion.
