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The Dramatic Effects of Custom Channel Letter Signs

We live in a world where customers love to “see and feel” things, and this is why channel letter signs can have a huge impact on your business. You could advertise with a simple one dimensional signage. However, when you take advantage of channel letters, your signs come to life in vivid three dimensional colors. Let’s take a closer look at these signs to see what they can do for you.

What are Channel Letter Signs?

Channel letters are designed to stand out from a business building. At Dave’s Signs, we can create several different types of channel letter signage, depending on what you want and need. Here are the basic types you may want to consider.

Standard Channel Letter Signs

Standard channel letters are designed to be three dimensional signs. A channel is usually custom fabricated from material like aluminum sheet metal. This forms the backs of the letters. The letter sides are created by bending strips of aluminum around the back.

Most channel letters are illuminated these days and lights are installed inside each letter. One can choose LED or neon lights, depending on needs. Each letter is then painted and a translucent material is usually installed to form the front of the letters. Everything is trimmed and shaped to fit the original design.

Mounting Options

Channel letter signs can be mounted in three basic ways:

  • Flush mount – the sign is usually placed directly on the side of the building.
  • Raceway – a raceway is a box in the shape of the sign back. It serves as a mounting structure and box for the electrical wiring and components.
  • Wireway – wireway mounts can be used as back plates. They usually only contain wiring for the sign.

Exposed Neon

Some channel letter signs use neon lights exposed to the elements. They are covered with a protective coating of acrylic.

Halo Letters

Also called reverse lit channel letter signs. They are constructed so the background is lit up (instead of the letters) and this increases the three dimensional effect.

Why Choose Channel Letter Signs for Your Business?

Channel letters make it easier for customers to see and identify your business, especially at night. Dave’s Signs will help you choose the perfect channel letter signs to make your business more visible. Working with Dave’s Signs you’ll have many options in which to choose and you will enjoy the benefits of professional sign fabrication, installation, and repair services. We are there for you every step of the way.

Dave’s Signs Blog

This is a blog about signs. We highlight the different types of signs: signs we’ve created for our customers, history of sign design and today’s cutting edge sign technologies. Ask a question about signs, and you’ll likely find the answer here.

Case Studies

Spencer Makenzies Neon Sign

Here we go into detail on some of the custom signs we’ve done. Including Spencer Makenzie’s Neon Sign, Topper’s Pizza Neon Signs in the Oxnard Harbor, and The Historic Ventura Pole Sign. Check back with us. We’ll have more case studies of signs posted in the near future.

Custom Signs Near You

Saloon BBQ Custom Sign

We’ve designed, fabricated, installed and serviced signs all over southern California. Here are some highlighted areas near you including Ventura, Oxnard and Santa Barbara. Check back soon for more updates.

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Neon Sign Design Computer

We Make Beautiful Neon Signs in Our On-Site Facility

Dave’s Signs has perfected the art of neon signs. We can handle all sizes of neon signage, from the small intricate signs to the eye-catching, large neon signs. Ask us for a personalized quote or contact us for any questions you may have about neon signage.

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Dave’s Signs Makes Custom Office Signs

Whether you need a lobby sign, directional signage or ADA signs, Dave’s Signs can help you with all your office sign needs. We can use your logo and create a beautiful, distinctive sign for your office. We can also create custom building directory signs, suite signs, and directional signs to give the building a unique unified theme. Call us today to help you with all your office sign needs.

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