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Channel
Letters/Front Lit, standard channel letters is
fabricated from aluminum. a flat sheet of Aluminum is typically cut by
a computer controlled router table. This creates the back of the letter
and is the basis for the letter shape. What is called the "returns" of
the letter are created by bending and forming a three to six inch wide
strip of aluminum sheet around the aluminum back. This return can be
welded or riveted to the back to create a solid “can” in the shape of
the letter or graphic. After the letter “can” has been fabricated it is
painted and fitted with any lighting components necessary such as Neon
or L.E.D. modules. The letter “can” is finished with a plastic face
that is usually cut from a 3/16" thick sheet of acrylic. This acrylic
face has a trim cap applied to its edges which finish the face with a
nice border. The acrylic is front illuminated by the Neon or
L.E.D.'s at night to give a nice lighted letter.
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Reverse Channel
Letters/Back Lit, in this letter type, the
face of the letter is constructed from aluminum and the lighting is
directed to the back. This light floods the wall that the letter is
mounted to and creates a negative space
at night. Letters in this style are also called "halo letters".
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Indoor or Outdoor Dimensional Letters, a formed or
fabricated non-illuminated letter. Dimensional letters create lower
profile identification than illuminated or channel letters, but offer a
wide variety of uses at an economical price. Almost any
material can be used to fabricate dimensional letters, particularly for
indoor applications, while non-illuminated letters for outdoor use made
from materials such as Acrylic, Formed Plastic Letters, PVC, and
Aluminum can provide years of durability and service.
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Window Graphics & Lettering, an adhesive backed
sign made of vinyl film or full color film, generally applied to
windows, floors, displays or vehicles. Vinyl graphics can range from
stock letters and die-cut decals to custom computer-cut lettering,
logos, and full-color photo wraps. Vinyl graphics are
composed of a polyvinylchloride film backed with an adhesive that
creates a strong bond to a surface when pressure is applied. Available
for a variety of short-term / long-term, indoor / outdoor applications,
vinyl graphics can be applied to nearly any surface and are removable,
leaving no residue.
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Monument Signs, a ground sign with low overall height.
A monument is a detached, freestanding sign whose sign surface is
attached to a proportionate solid base or structural frame. Also called
ground signs or low profile signs, monuments are typically known for
their solid base and low-to-the-ground installation. They can be
internally or externally illuminated.
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Pole Signs, any
sign installed in or directly on the ground where the primary
structural support is not a building but rather uprights, braces,
columns, poles, or other vertical members. Common examples of free
standing signs include pole signs, pylon signs, and monument signs.
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Awning or Overhang,
is a secondary covering attached
to the exterior wall of a building. It is typically composed of canvas woven of acrylic,
cotton or polyester yarn, or vinyl laminated to polyester fabric that
is stretched tightly over a light structure of aluminum, iron or steel, possibly wood or transparent
material (used to cover solar thermal
panels in the summer, but that must allow as much light as possible in
the winter). The configuration of this structure is something of a truss, space frame
or planar frame.
Awnings are also often constructed of aluminum understructure with
aluminum sheeting.
These aluminum awnings are often used when a fabric awning is not a
practical application where snow load as well as wind loads may be a
factor.
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