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The Many Types of Channel Letter Signs

You see them everywhere: in retail shopping centers, strip malls, downtown storefronts and commercial office and industrial buildings. Lighted letters, otherwise known in the trade as illuminated channel letters are one of the most effective and economical types of signs you can buy.

These three-dimensional letters can be manufactured in a variety of styles to fit the image you are trying to achieve. At Vital Signs USA, we use only the highest quality brand of LED’s which provide a safe, energy efficient and environmentally friendly source of illumination. Our signs contain no neon tubing which is not only dangerous to the environment but is known to require frequent maintenance. Our unconditional two-year warranty is twice as long as the industry average. Browse our gallery at the bottom of the page showing examples of our channel letter signs and let us design a set for you!

Top of the building sign installations in DuPage County IL

For strip malls, downtown storefronts, retail shopping centers, and industrial and commercial office buildings in the Chicago metro area, channel letters are the most popular signage choice. You are probably quite familiar with the effectiveness of these signs if you have ever driven by any commercial business area at night. Illuminated channel letters are the ideal option for helping clients find your storefront from far away in any type of weather.

Channel letter signs can be mounted on a raceway or individually to your building. At Vital Signs USA, we use economical, environmentally-friendly LED lights in our signs. In addition, we handle every part of the process from design and permitting to installation and maintenance. Below are the types of channel letter signs that we get the most requests for:

Reverse Halo Lit – Also known as “halo lit letters” due to the light coming from behind the letters, these signs are only made of aluminum, and the back is left open. All of the light, then, comes from the back. The letters are then offset mounted about two inches from the wall to allow the light to shine on the wall and create a halo effect. It has an elegant effect at night and is easy to ready during the day.

Back Lit – In addition to light coming out of the back of the letters, back lit channel letter signs are also illuminated through the front face. You get an intriguing effect with the soft halo coming from behind the letter in conjunction with the crisp lit face.

Open Face Lit – Despite the name, these signs are not really open faced. Instead, onlookers are able to see the lighting source inside at night because of the clear acrylic face.

Non-Illuminated – For non-lit channel letter signs, high gauge aluminum is used. They are routed into shape with smoothly welded edges and deep returns. They are then primed and painted with car-grade paint. To create a soft shadow and more depth, these letters are commonly mounted with a standoff.

Standard Front Lit – Housed in aluminum frames, LEDs shine through an acrylic face of any color with standard front lit channel letters. Due to its durability and rust free qualities, aluminum is most often used for the housing.

We Handle the Whole Process

At Vital Signs USA, we can take care of every step of the signage process for you. Once we are completely clear on your vision and goals for your new markers, we begin the process and keep you informed every step of the way. We work with your property manager to make certain we do not violate the terms of your lease. Plus, we are well-versed on and follow all local regulations, including procuring the correct permits.

We Offer Third-Party Sign Installation!

Do you run a sign shop anywhere in the United States? Do you have a client in our service area? Good news! Our team routinely works with national sign companies as well as franchise headquarters to manage and complete local projects. Our licensed technicians comply with all state and local code requirements. We get your installation project done on time and budget!

Areas We Serve

Serving business clients from our sign shop at 791 Industrial Drive in Elmhurst, we also work with members of the business communities in and around Naperville, Oak Brook, Lombard, Schaumburg, and Chicago, Illinois. We are just a phone call away at 630-832-9600.

Browse our gallery below! Click on any image to enlarge the picture.

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