Custom channel letter signs are hands down the best choice for a business’s external sign. Here are a few of the reasons why:
- Easy to Read: Channel letters are bright, so they can be seen from far away. They also contrast well with the building. This can help businesses in large plazas.
- Durability: Channel letter signs are made from materials like aluminum and acrylic. This helps the sign resist rust, not fade, and stand up to the weather.
- Customizable Options: Choose any size, color, and shape. Most commonly they are made to look like your business’s logo, along with the name.
- Energy-Efficient: LED lights give channel letters their powerful glow while being the most energy-saving choice.
Overview of Channel Letter Signs
Channel letter signs are composed of several technical components that come together to create a cool sign.
Parts of Channel Letter Signs
- Aluminum Returns: The sides of the channel letters are known as returns. By choosing they are lightweight, durable, and resistant to rust. The returns give the letters their depth and three-dimensional appearance.
- Acrylic Faces: The front of the channel letters is made from acrylic. It can be colored and shaped to match the return. They are translucent, so the lighting element can illuminate the sign.
- LEDs: These are the internal lighting of channel letter signs.
- Trim Caps: These are the edges that hold the acrylic faces to the aluminum returns. Trim caps are typically made from plastic and can be colored to match or contrast with the letters.
Types of Channel Letter Signs
Front-Lit Channel Letters
Front-lit channel letters are the most common type. In these signs, the LED lighting is placed inside the letters, illuminating the acrylic face from within. This type of sign is highly visible at night and offers a bright, clear appearance.
Reverse-Lit Channel Letters
Also known as halo-lit or back-lit letters, reverse-lit channel letters have lighting facing the building behind the letters. This makes a cool “halo” style glow around each of the letters.
Combo-Lit Channel Letters
Combo-lit channel letters combine the features of both front-lit and reverse-lit signs. These signs have LEDs both inside the letters and behind them, illuminating both the face and creating a halo effect. Combo-lit signs offer maximum visibility and a striking visual impact, making them suitable for businesses that want to stand out.
Open Face Channel Letters
Open-face channel letters do not have an acrylic face, leaving the internal lighting exposed. Typically, these signs use neon or LED tubing to create a fun and cool retro or vintage look.
Amazing Signs: The Channel Letter Specialists
Please contact Amazing Signs in nearby Zephyrhills to learn more about channel letters and to schedule a consultation.
