Shining a Light on Exterior Signs
About 50% of the requests I get are for exterior signs or new building signs. Usually, this means your exterior company logo signs that allow clients, and potential customers to find you. They are placed on the façade of the building or next to an entryway. You might consider this as the big Pylon's announcing "McDonald's" or the smaller monument signs for an apartment complex. Exterior, then, means any sign you intend to put outside. They go -
Pylon Signs - think of this as any large sign atop a pole. They are generally lighted from the inside and have acrylic face panels that read the name of the business. They last 10 plus years and faces can be changed as tenants move out or in.
Cabinet signs or Light Box Signs - are placed above an entryway or on the side of a building. Similar to a Pylon, they do not have a pole but are just the cabinet, internally lighted, piece of the sign. Since they are reasonably priced, they are easily modified or changed by replacing the acrylic face. In fact, the latest printing technology allows for full color photorealistic prints on the sign faces.
Carved Signs and Routed Signs are the same. They are a substrate that has been drilled into to spell words. They are then primed, painted and sealed for durability of up to 10 years. I prefer these to be pole mounted or hung from a chain for a charming, curb side appeal
Sandblasted Sign
Routed Sign
Channel letters are basically a cabinet shaped like a letter. Aluminum is shaped into a letter than formed around acrylic. If they are being mounted to an uneven surface, a raceway (or mounting bar) is used. Again, be careful for rust and poor construction on cheaper models. It's all fun and games until Sassy's becomes....well, you get the picture!
Dimensional letters are usually requested for township, municipal, school or other official buildings. If you read my other post on dimensional letters, you'll get the picture. A fancy outdoor version would be backlit for a halo effect. You'll see this most often in malls. I'd suggest it for a salon or other boutique open late.
Monument Signs are most likely as permanent as you get. Well, they were until foam became the norm. Now, they are much easier to install but still require cement pouring and holes. That's probably why you see these used for apartments, cemeteries and complexes. They welcome you home....for as long as you own the home...then longer.
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