SIGN TYPES
Learn the difference between the types of signs that exists and what you feel is best for your business!
Front-lit (Face-lit)
“Front lit channel letters are “Illumination projecting through an acrylic lens onto the face of the letter.”
Back-lit (Reverse)
Back-lit channel letters offer a much different look.
“Reverse back-lit letters provide a more elegant illumination. We frame the letter profile in light,” “Depending on the distance that the letter is mounted off the substrate, you can have a very tightly defined halo effect or a wider washing effect.”
Open-face
This is where we get into some of the less introductory, more complicated methods of channel letters.
“Open-face letters probably present the biggest challenge for illuminating with LEDs,” “Usually, the desired look is that of scripted neon. This look is almost impossible to achieve with regular LED modules. We offer flexible LEDs that simulate neon, which is the best choice for open-face channel letters.”
The lighting aspect of open-face letters is the main consideration with these projects.
Specialty letters
With specialty channel letters, there is a bit of vagueness. Typically, it is classified as something close to one of the above letter types, but with some differentiator.
“Specialty could be considered a combination of both halo and front-lit,” “We have done many jobs like this, and it requires a minimum depth of three inches and a baffle set into the letter can (we prefer it at two inches from the face) to separate the LEDs, providing the face illumination from the LEDs providing the halo illumination.”