Custom Business Signs - Types of Signs - Boulder, Colorado

1) WHAT IS AN LED SIGN?

An LED (light emitting diode) is an efficient, effective and ultrabright alternative to incandescent light bulbs. Unlike traditional light bulbs, LEDs do not burn out because there is no filament. Rather, they just slowly dim over a long period of time (about 100,000 hours or 11+ years). An LED sign is made up of individual modules (about 12” square each) with LEDs mounted on them. The modular design allows the signs to be configured to almost any size. LED signs are typically double-sided and are available as monochrome or full color. A common size for commercial LEDs is 37” high x 8’ wide. LEDs are usually part of a larger system, as in the example shown here. Messages can be programmed and scheduled easily using software installed on the computer that controls the sign.

2) HOW DOES AN LED SIGN WORK?

• Broadband Wireless
• Radio Frequency (RF) connection
• Phone modem (similar to a dial-up Internet connection)
• Fiber optics
• Corporate network (LAN or other)

The software allows the user to program and change messages on the sign. The marketing department often manages programming. The programmer chooses from a menu of text and animation options and creates a schedule of messages, sometimes setting a schedule weeks or even months in advance. Prepackaged graphics, web graphics and original graphics can all be part of the messaging mix.

3) WHO SHOULD CONSIDER INVESTING IN AN LED SIGN?

Anyone who relies on business from passersby should consider LED. If your business or organization is visible from the highway or a busy street – whether it’s vehicular traffic, pedestrian traffic or both – you should consider advertising with an LED sign. In addition, if you’ve already invested in more expensive advertising to reach your audience, you should consider an LED sign. What’s more expensive, you ask? Read on.

4) HOW DO LED SIGNS COMPARE TO OTHER FORMS OF ADVERTISING?

Just look at how LED signs stack up. Compare an LED sign in terms of the number of impressions, cost per impression and how much it costs on a per-day basis. It beats newspaper, yellow pages and radio hands down. And only with an LED sign can you change your message instantaneously. LED signs can be used to quickly reduce inventory or boost site-specifi c and time-specifi c sales – perfect for a restaurant that wants to clear out perishable food items by offering a limited-time special, for instance.

5) HOW DO I CHOOSE THE RIGHT LED SIGN?

You’ll want to consult with a sign professional, but here are a few items to consider right away:

• What will the typical viewing distance be?
• Will your LED sign fit into an existing sign?

• Another instance to consider the expected viewing distance.
• How important is detail in the images you will display?

• Will the products or services you want to advertise work best in color?
• What is the environment of your sign?
• How will color or monochrome stand out?

6) HOW MUCH SHOULD I BUDGET FOR AN LED SIGN?

You’ve learned that there are many options in size, color, depth, detail and more, so obviously it depends. There are some useful guidelines that will help you budget. Remember that price is primarily driven by LED quantity and color—prices range quite a bit, from $10,000 to $300,000. An LED sign purchase can best be considered as an advertising expenditure, rather than a capital investment. Put in these terms, the monthly investment of an LED sign, as pointed out in #4, compares very favorably to other advertising options. Another way to look at it is that the monthly payment for an LED is highly comparable to a vehicle or truck lease.

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Neon/LED Channel Letters

Custom fabricated letters that allow a lighting source within for illumination. The face of the letter can be a simple color to exotic materials such as stainless steel. Illumination can be from the front of the letters or the rear of the letters.

Sign Cabinets

Metal signs that contain bulb and ballast for illumination. These signs can come in various designs from square and rectangle designs to custom designs. The can be mounted to walls or part of a larger monument sign.

Illuminated Blade Signs

Projecting signs that can be lit within by LED or by neon. These signs can project vertically and horizontally and are typically slim in design.

Neon Window Signs

These signs are the champions of cost effective advertising. Timeless in design and function. They are except from most municipal sign codes and can be seen from a great distance. No business should be without a good neon window sign!

LED/Neon Border Tubing

If you want curb appeal then adding accent lighting affects use LED or Neon border tubing. Border lighting cab be used inside your store or facility to add an exciting affect or on the outside of your facility to attract eyes and traffic to you.

LED Message Centers

An LED (light emitting diode) is an efficient, effective and ultra bright alternative to incandescent light bulbs. Unlike traditional light bulbs, LEDs do not burn out because there is no filament. Rather, they just slowly dim over a long period of time (about 100,000 hours or 11+ years).

An LED sign is made up of individual modules (about 12” square each) with LEDs mounted on them. The modular design allows the signs to be configured to almost any size. LED signs are typically double-sided and are available as monochrome or full color. A common size for commercial LEDs is 37” high x 8’ wide. LEDs are usually part of a larger system, as in the example shown here. Messages can be programmed and scheduled easily using software installed on the computer that controls the sign.

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MDO/Plywood Real Estate Signs

Most common type of commercial real estate sign.

Plaques and ADA Signage

From identifying the CEO’s office to the simplicity of a bathroom sign, these signs are essential for any facility. Americans with Disability Act (ADA) regulates the position and requires brail on most common identification signs. We can make them simple or custom fabricate them to your unique requirements.

Banners/Flags

Banners are made from vinyl or scrim material. We offer various sizes and material types. Keep in mind how you plan to use your banner. Reinforcements and material types need to be considered depending if you plan to use it for a long period of time, or inside or outside your facility. Otherwise you might be paying twice.

Decals

We can design and print your stickers and decals.

Vehicle Graphics

Vehicle graphics can be placed on every size of vehicle. From your standard passenger car to a 53’ cargo trailer. Vehicle graphics are a simpler and more cost effective way to identify your fleet vehicles and advertise your brand every day.

Vehicle Wraps

If you want to make a dramatic advertising effect, then a vehicle wrap is what you want. The possibilities are endless.

Vinyl Yard Signs

Building/Facility Directories

Your customers and tenants need to know were to get. We design and fabricate custom directories to fit with the design of your facility and your unique taste.

Safety Signs

Traffic Signs

If you need a STOP sign or any other traffic sign we can make it. Reflective or non-reflective.

Wood Signs

Nothing creates a historic look like wood.

Magnetic

If you want the ability to place your logo and contact info on your car from 9 to 5, but remove it when you want. Magnets are what you are looking for.

Reflective

Reflective signs let you be seen at night.

Product Identification

Engraved identification or Decals for your product? We can get it done.

Event Signage

Got a big event and need promotional signage? Let us set it up for your next big event.

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