As a facility manager, there are several factors to take into consideration if your building is typically in use after dark. You need to make sure that parking lot areas are well-lit to protect the safety of workers and visitors alike. Guests also need to be able to find your facilities at night. The best way to do this is with lighted signs. Fortunately, The Sign Center is the top supplier of exterior lighted signs for facility managers in North Jersey. Read on to learn what options are available to you.
Illuminated Channel Letter Signs
One of the most popular lighted signs is channel letters. You see them on industrial buildings, commercial offices, and many retail establishments. They are so common because of their effectiveness, affordability, and versatility. The channel letters can be mounted to your building individually or on a raceway. Many facility managers prefer the raceway because it involves less drilling into the façade of the building.
There are several different channel letter lighted sign styles. The standard front lit letters are made with aluminum frames, and the light shines through an acrylic face on the front of the letter. Clear acrylic faces allow the illumination source to be seen, producing an elegant effect. Halo lit letters are made entirely of aluminum and have an open back. They are standoff mounted to create a halo effect on the wall they are mounted to.
Lightbox Cabinet Signs
If your building just blends in with the others nearby or visitors keep saying they are having trouble finding your facility, then it is time for you to consider lightbox cabinet signs. Cabinet signs are typically made from top quality extruded aluminum. To protect the cabinets from the North Jersey elements, heavy duty paint with a powder coating is added. They get their signature look from the use of acrylic or plastic push through elements. For additional strength, we have vacuum formed faces.
There are numerous ways lightbox cabinets are displayed. They can be mounted to the façade of your facility in much the same way channel letters are. We can install a pylon near the entrance to your parking lot and mount the cabinet on top of it. Or, double sided lightboxes work great as simple monument signs.
Illumination Options
Neon tubing and light emitting diodes (LEDs) are the main light sources we use for our lighted signs for facility managers in North Jersey. With LEDs becoming increasingly more cost effective, robust, and easier to work with, we have been pushing this option more. LEDs will keep your energy costs down, since they are much more efficient than any other type of lighting on the market. Plus, they last for up to a decade of continuous use, so you will also save on maintenance costs.
Are you in need of lighted signs for your property? If so, contact the friendly professionals at The Sign Center. We handle every step of the process from design and permitting to installation and maintenance. For a free consultation and quote, call us today!
