Pylon signs play a very important role in promoting a company's brand. Their salient feature is their height. They are visible for hundreds of yards around.
There are some remarkable pylon sign designs these days. The old narrow, rectangular shapes have given way to more ultramodern arches and flowing curves. Any shape that can turn heads is a marketing winner as far as sign designers are concerned.
Pylon signs can be made in any number of materials. Usually, the supporting structure needs to be very sound if a good height is to be achieved. Steel, aluminum, and concrete are popular base foundation materials and provide a robust structure.
Acrylic is a very flexible material and can be tooled in a variety of ways. It makes a good fascia material, and can be laser cut in all kinds of weird and wonderful shapes. Acrylic is excellent for illumination with LEDs. It’s also waterproof, which is ideal for outdoor signs.
Hardwoods give a more natural look. If finished well, they are very durable. Pylon signs made from oak or cherry suit more natural surroundings, such as parks and nature reserves.
One of the more common locations for pylon signs is outside of gas stations. Their height is ideal for displaying current prices of gas and diesel. With a solid aluminum mounting, they can be built up in large acrylic sections. Each section will display a particular litre price in sharp LED illumi
nation.
Fuel prices will vary depending on the daily fluctuations in market price. The height of the pylon sign means that large LED-lit digital letters can be read even by drivers of vehicles speeding past. A pylon sign gives drivers plenty of time to think about whether they need gas and to maneuver safely.
These signs are also often used at the front entrance to retail parks. Again, they are highly visible to passing drivers. Their tall, narrow design allows for the display of all the retail store brands housed in the park. By scanning down the list of LED-lit brands, drivers can easily spot the store they wish to visit.
If you think a pylon sign would be the best way to market your business, call or email Pure Image Signs and Graphics today. We’ll be happy to show you how we can make your business reach further with a pylon sign.
Written by: Pure Image Signs and Graphics – Maple Ridge, BC
