Channel letters are an eye-catching storefront signage choice that stands out. Available in an array of fonts and colors, illuminated or non-illuminated options can add flair and make a lasting impression for brands that want their message heard loud and clear.
Illuminated channel letter signs consist of aluminum backs and returns that have been router cut using a router, attached with acrylic faces attached via trim caps.
Aluminum
Aluminum channel letters are an affordable, durable, and corrosion-resistant choice that makes working with it simple. Bendable into various shapes for effortless signage placement on storefronts or simple letters – aluminum can help your business stand out from competitors!
Preformed aluminum returns provide another viable option, comprising of strips of prefabricated aluminum fashioned into storefront signs using an auto bender. This method often provides lower costs than custom fabrication while offering fast turnaround times.
Consider design, color and lighting when selecting a material for your sign. Illuminated signs are more eye-catching, making an impactful statement about their location indoors or out; choose illumination depending on location regulations, lease agreements and branding – including LEDs and neon bulbs as possible choices.
Plexiglas
Channel letters are an affordable, effective signage solution that increases business exposure by creating bold and distinctive branding for your company. There are numerous finishing options to fit with the style and branding of any business, plus energy efficient illumination – making these signs an ideal choice.
Front lit channel letters are by far the most popular style of channel letter available today, using LED’s to illuminate their faces. Their sides and backs are constructed from aluminum while it has a translucent acrylic face for optimal viewing by passersby. This design creates a striking halo effect which captures passerby attention.
Trimless channel letters offer a clean and modern aesthetic by eliminating the need for trim caps, which provide a more modern appearance to their sign. Crafted with premium materials like polycarbonate that are UV cured for increased longevity. Easy installation makes these signs the ideal solution for businesses seeking to attract customers.
LEDs
Channel letters are internally illuminated three dimensional letters/logos designed to promote your business. Available in various sizes, these energy saving LED lit letters come equipped with energy efficient lights.
LEDs are more cost effective and energy efficient than neon, with longer lifespan and no mercury contamination issues to worry about, making them the perfect solution for businesses looking to cut operating expenses while simultaneously decreasing environmental impact.
LEDs not only offer more eco-friendliness, but they can also protect a sign from environmental elements – no more rusting aluminum returns or moisture seeping into its lights!
Your sign needs to be cared for carefully to extend its lifespan and keep looking its best, which means using gentle cleaning supplies and placing it away from any windows or glass surfaces. Doing this will extend its life while keeping its look at its best; furthermore, any wild animals or pets should never come near it.
Installation
Channel letters are internally illuminated three-dimensional graphical elements designed to be visible day and night, often used to promote restaurants, theaters and shops. Available in an assortment of fonts, colors and shapes they can also be illuminated using either static LED lights or neon bulbs for even greater impact.
Front-lit channels are the most frequently encountered type and consist of aluminum backs, aluminum sides (called returns ), acrylic faces that have been custom painted with your desired hue, and trim caps made of either aluminum or plastic material to secure their positions.
Your sign can also be mounted directly to your building with a backer mount, keeping all wires and power supplies out of sight and reducing penetrations into the structure. Or alternatively, have it placed on a raceway which houses wiring for lighting channel letters.
