Sign types
Channel Letters
Built to Get Your Brand Noticed.
Channel letters are individually fabricated dimensional letters or logos commonly installed on storefronts, commercial buildings, restaurants, retail centers and corporate facilities. Their dimensional construction and illumination options create a polished, professional appearance that makes your brand easy to recognize.
At SCA Sign Group, we design and fabricate channel letters around your brand, building architecture, visibility requirements and installation conditions.
How they're built
A typical internally illuminated channel letter consists of several components working together:
- Aluminum Back
- Forms the structural back of the letter and provides a mounting surface for the electrical components.
- Aluminum Returns
- The sides of the letter are formed to create the depth and dimensional shape.
- LED Modules
- Energy-efficient LEDs installed inside the letter provide bright, consistent illumination.
- Acrylic Face
- The translucent face displays your brand color while allowing illumination to shine through.
- Trim Cap
- Secures the acrylic face to the letter while creating a clean finished edge.
- Mounting System
- Letters may be individually mounted directly to the building or installed using a raceway or wireway depending on the building and electrical conditions.
Illumination options
- Front-Illuminated
- Light shines through the face of the letter.
- Halo-Illuminated / Reverse-Illuminated
- LEDs illuminate the wall behind the letter, creating a halo effect.
- Front & Back Illuminated
- Combines illuminated faces with a halo behind the letters.
- Non-Illuminated
- Dimensional fabricated letters without internal lighting.
Best for
- Retail storefronts
- Restaurants
- Shopping centers
- Corporate offices
- Medical facilities
- Entertainment venues
- Commercial developments
Why choose channel letters?
Channel letters provide excellent nighttime visibility, strong brand recognition and a professional architectural appearance. Because every letter and logo can be custom fabricated, they offer tremendous flexibility in size, color, depth, typography and illumination.
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Channel Letters: common questions
Do I need a permit for my business sign?
Many permanent exterior signs require permits, although requirements vary by city, county, property, and sign type. Some locations also have additional zoning, electrical, engineering, or property-specific requirements.
Does SCA Sign Group handle sign permits?
Yes. We can handle the permitting process for many projects, including preparing required documents, submitting applications, coordinating revisions, and working through the approval process with the appropriate jurisdiction.
Do you manufacture signs in-house?
Yes. SCA Sign Group provides commercial sign fabrication along with installation, allowing us to maintain greater control over quality and the production process.
How long does it take to make a commercial sign?
Timelines vary depending on the type and complexity of the sign. Design approval, landlord approval, permitting, engineering, material availability, fabrication, and installation scheduling can all affect the overall timeline.
How much does a commercial sign cost?
Sign pricing varies considerably based on size, materials, illumination, mounting method, engineering, permitting, installation conditions, equipment requirements, and design complexity. Because commercial signage is highly customized, we recommend requesting a project-specific quote.
Do your signs come with a warranty?
Yes. SCA Sign Group provides a five-year warranty on our workmanship. Certain manufactured components may also carry separate manufacturer warranties.