Custom channel letter signs are a popular choice for businesses’ logos and names on the front of their buildings. Here’s a look at how channel letter signs are made and installed.
Step One: Consultation and Design
Our team meets with you to understand the sign you want, including the font, colors, size, and lighting. We also discuss material options. We recommend aluminum and acrylic as these are the best options for channel letters.
After the consultation, we draw up the design with advanced CAD software to give you a visual representation of the sign. We show this to you before production begins so you can make any adjustments or refinements before approval.
Step Two: Fabrication
The production process involves cutting the letters from the substrate or materials using precision tools and techniques like routers and lasers. The aluminum is then shaped and welded together to make the letter. The same is done with the acrylic faces. Once they as finished, we do a quality check to make sure all the elements look perfect and fit together right.
Step Three: Permitting and Compliance
Before installation can begin, the necessary permits must be obtained. Our team handles the entire permitting process, ensuring that the sign complies with local zoning laws and regulations of Oceanside.
Step Four: Installation
On installation day, we arrive and double-check the location to make sure nothing will impact visibility or structural integrity. The installation process varies depending on the lighting, mounting type, and location.
If the letters are mounted on a raceway, it is installed on the wall first, and the electrical wiring is inserted, followed by the letter returns (aluminum sides), lighting elements, and then the acrylic face (front).
If the sign is mounted flush, the electrical needs to be run through the building’s façade. Then, the returns are mounted, and the lighting element is installed in the channel. This is then covered by the acrylic face.
Step Five: Post-Installation Maintenance and Support
After installation, we provide you with tips for maintenance and cleaning. If you prefer, we can handle this too. Our maintenance plans include cleaning and inspection.
North Coast Signs for Channel Letter Sign Needs
North Coast has been the sign expert for businesses in Oceanside for years. Whether you need a channel letter sign, dimensional letters, or any other building sign product, we want to talk to you.
Visit us today in Vista, and let us work with you to design the perfect sign.
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