Site Survey

Before picking out any sign, have our experts take a close look at your building’s façade. In some cases, the makeup of the building front may not support heavier signage. In other situations, the look and overall appearance of the building eliminates some products simply because would not complement the architectural style.

Lease and Zoning Rule Review

The next step is a review of applicable lease and covenant rules. Depending on the location of your company’s building, there may be neighborhood specific rules with respect to sign sizes and material selections. The zoning board, too, sets up rules that govern the use of marker types in a specific area.

Illumination Decision

Should the signage have built-in light sources? Typically, we recommend the selection of lit signage whenever possible. It is more eye-catching after dark, and it emphasizes the colors of your corporate palette. Of course, if you have pre-installed building spotlights, you may not need lit signs but may do better with dimensional products.

 Style Selection

•    Dimensional letters. Choose foam, metal, or acrylic. These materials are durable and do very well in all weather conditions. For the most dramatic appearance, foam is your best choice. It offers the option of increased depths, which can look fantastic when illuminated with spotlights.
•    Lightbox cabinets. We manufacture these products with an aluminum body and an acrylic or polycarbonate facing. Depending on your preference, we can shape the cabinet in the form of your logo or any other image. Imprinting the information directly on the facing or a vinyl overlay is another choice to make. This sign provides built-in LEDs.
•    Channel letters. Available as lit or unlit products, the letters combine aluminum and polycarbonate for a large rendition of your company’s name in its font. Choose from having the light escape through the fronts or backs. A third option is a combination of the two.

Mounting Option Decision

The majority of these signs can be mounted flush to the wall. If your lease or façade setup does not allow for this installation type with channel letters, we can use a raceway instead. This has a minimal effect on the great look of the sign and enables even those who would otherwise be unable to benefit from channel letters to now have a chance to do so.

Talk to an Expert before Selecting an Exterior Building Sign in Alpharetta GA

Save money by discussing your options with an industry insider. Not only do you get a better understanding of the signage solutions that would be ideal for your venue, but you also learn about work arounds that are easy on the budget. Call us today!

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Design Specs Adjust to Your Needs

The typical box cabinet sign takes on a rectangular shape. But if you want something different, our experts can help. Because the sign’s body consists of an aluminum frame, we can shape it into any form you like. Some companies have excellent success with selecting the appearances of their logos. Others opt for niche-specific presentations.

To enhance the attention consumers pay to the product, you have three distinct facing choices.

1. Flat face. We use a flat acrylic sheet to close off the cabinet’s front. The edges of the product are flush with the structure’s front. We can imprint your information directly onto the material or use a vinyl overlay that features your details.
2. Pan face. In this setup, the material adds a depth of a little more than an inch that protrudes over the cabinet’s edge. Doing so is ideal if the LEDs inside the cabinet would be too close to the acrylic surface.
3. Embossed pan face. For a more prominent three-dimensional display, we recommend the use of a pan face that features embossed style elements. By presenting raised letters and logo presentations alongside a custom paint job, you succeed in catching the consumer’s eye and creating a favorable impression.

Mounting Options and Accessories for Electrical Cabinet Signs

The standard installation is flush mounting the product to a building’s wall. The cabinet advertises the business and adds illumination to the mix. However, not all of our clients need this type of display. Another option is the pole mount. For this scenario, we recommend a double-face presentation because consumers approaching your business from two directions can now see the information. This setup benefits companies near highway off-ramps and those with little traffic going past their locations.

Integrate a box cabinet into your monument sign. There, it serves as a lit signage solution that beckons to motorists.

By the way, did you know that you could combine a box cabinet construction with the message capabilities of a changeable reader board? Known as LED reader boards, these signs let you change the messages remotely from your computer. Opt for scrolling text and, depending on the board’s specifications, add graphics to the mix. When integrated into a box cabinet, you achieve effective brand communication alongside proactive marketing. That said, conventional reader boards are still a thing, and you can pick one of these if the idea of the LED scroller just does not appeal to you.

Buy Lightbox Cabinets for Your Building

When you want to put the branding and marketing capabilities of an electrical cabinet to work for your business, contact the backlit signage specialists at the Black Dog Sign Company. We serve the business communities in and around Lawrenceville, Duluth, Alpharetta, Norcross, Suwanee, Milton, Cumming, Johns Creek, and Sugar Hill, GA. Call us today to discuss the design of your building sign!

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