One of the most cost effective ways to grab the attention of clients at all hours of the day and night while marketing your enterprise is with illuminated letter signs, also referred to as channel letter signs. You can count on All Star Signs to manufacture, install, and design illuminated letters that are perfect for your venue whether you choose halo or front-lit letters, LED or neon illumination, or raceway or direct mounting. Today’s entry will illuminate the many solutions available for your organization.
Illuminated Letter Varieties
Let’s look at the broad range of channel letter options first:
Standard Front-Lit Letters – The most requested illuminated letter signs in Escondido, CA are front-lit letters. They are made of high gauge aluminum that is routed into shape with deep returns and smoothly welded edges. Aluminum is valued for its rust-free qualities and durability. The letter has an acrylic face through which the light source shines.
Halo-Lit Letters – With these markers, the light comes from behind the letters to produce a halo effect around the channel letters on the wall where they are installed. The back is left open on these letter signs made entirely of aluminum.
Back-Lit Letters – When you combine halo-lit letters and standard front-lit letters, you get back-lit letter signs. There is light coming out of the back of the letter as well as shining through an acrylic face.
Open Face Lit Letters – It is a bit misleading to refer to these markers as “open face.” In fact, there is little difference between these and front-lit letters. These are distinguished by their clear acrylic faces. They create a dramatic effect after dark since it appears as if the illumination source is exposed.
Types of Illumination
Until recently, neon was the main illumination option for channel letter signs. Several gasses are used in neon signs to fill tubes that are shaped like the letter. The gasses are used to produce different color lights. Neon is affected by cold temperatures, usually requires more frequent maintenance, and consumes more energy.
You can get brilliant illumination in any atmosphere when you connect light emitting diodes (LEDs) in a series. LEDs are quickly replacing neon as the lighting alternative of choice for illuminated signs since they need far less energy and maintenance than neon.
Installation Methods
You can choose to have your illuminated letter signs for Escondido, CA mounted on a raceway or directly to the façade of your building. With direct mounting, the letters are wired to a power supply that is situated in an interior cavity. You achieve a cleaner look with direct-mounted illuminated letters.
The letters are attached to a long, narrow rectangular aluminum box with raceway mounting. The power supply, wiring, and other electrical components are all housed within the raceway. We then mount the raceway to your building. When direct mounting is prohibited by local ordinances, the building owners, or the design of the venue, raceways are a great choice.
Do you want to put this excellent signage option to use for your enterprise? If so, call All Star Signs today for a free consultation and estimate on illuminated letter signs.
