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Custom Illuminated Channel Letters
LED channel letters are a highly favored choice among businesses, spanning a broad spectrum of industries, especially those catering to the consumer market. Both large corporations and small enterprises recognize the unique benefits that channel lettering offers in terms of attracting their target audience. While originally crafted from sheet metal and hand-formed into letter-shaped channels, contemporary machinery now accomplishes the shaping process with identical results. Few things outshine the visibility of a sizable channel letter sign brightly illuminating the night. The skilled sign artisans at Winnipeg Sign Company take immense pride in creating exquisite channel letters and logos that enhance the brand presence of businesses and institutions throughout the city.
Types of Channel Letter Signage
Channel signs are versatile for both indoor and outdoor use, offering considerable impact in various locations. These light up signs are commonly spotted in shopping malls and above businesses on major streets. They boast immense customizability, coming in diverse styles and installation options. Channel signs can be either non-illuminated, with painted or specially finished letter faces, or illuminated, employing methods like face illumination, side illumination, reverse illumination, and more. There are even open-face channel letters, where letters lack a front cap and include light bulbs inside. Installation methods include mounting channel letters flush to the building’s wall or on a raceway, which serves to house electrical connections and provide structural support to the sign.
Channel letter signs typically feature aluminum or stainless steel for all their components. The sides, known as the returns, are usually 3-6 inches deep. The front of these letters is equipped with a translucent acrylic face, which receives colored or printed vinyl for added visibility. While sheet metal is the traditional material, molded and thermoformed plastic can also be used for creating three-dimensional logos. These signs can be illuminated using LED lights to provide effective lighting from various angles.
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What Illumination Options do I have with Channel Letters?
Channel letter signs can be illuminated in various ways, each offering a unique visual effect. Front-lit channel letters are the most common, where only the front of the letters is illuminated for maximum visibility. Alternatively, reverse channel letters, often referred to as halo channel letters, are backlit. In these signs, the back of the letters consists of translucent acrylic, and LED lights illuminate from the rear, creating a halo effect around the letters. You can even combine both front and back illumination for a striking look. These dual-illuminated signs use different colors of vinyl on the front and rear for added contrast. Partial side illumination is also possible, but it’s a specialty option. To determine the best illumination style for your channel letters, feel free to reach out to our sign experts for guidance.
Costs of Channel Letters
The cost of channel letter signs can vary significantly based on factors such as size, materials, illumination method, mounting methods, and installation. As a general guideline, for a standard-sized storefront sign installed at street level, you can typically expect to invest a minimum of $5,000 for a set of front-lit channel letters. However, many installations, including permit fees, often exceed this amount. It’s worth noting that operating costs are generally low thanks to the energy-efficient LED lights used inside the letters. For precise pricing and to discuss your specific project needs, we encourage you to reach out to us for a customized quote, as each project is unique, and rough estimates may not be applicable.
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Your Trusted Source for Custom Channel Letters
Channel letter signs are indeed a highly sought-after sign type in Winnipeg, and their versatility, durability, and cost-effectiveness make them an attractive choice for both new and established businesses. It’s great to hear that you have numerous quality installations throughout Winnipeg that continue to thrive. If you’re in need of a storefront sign or signage for your restaurant, our team is ready to assist you throughout the entire custom sign process, from design and sign permitting to manufacturing and installation. Whether you’re interested in custom led signs, digital signage, or electronic billboards, don’t hesitate to reach out to us today for more information.