Signage Briefs
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Five “Hot” Sign Options
Buy Direct Signs
Buy Direct Signs is one of the United State's largest manufacturer of church and school signs. They offer more than 40 sign models at all extremely competitive prices because they are the actual manufacturer. They also offer low-priced electronic message center signs available anywhere.
www.buydirectsigns.com
SIGNARAMA
SIGNARAMA is a full-service sign outlet using the latest technology and the highest quality products. From the distinctive monument sign outside your location, to way-finding signs, and banners, they can do it all. They even offer SIGNARAMA Digital Solutions, an innovative, high-tech approach to displaying information that you can change easily.
www.sarsign.com
PolyEngraved Signs from EZSignsOnline
The new PolyEngraved signs are an extremely durable UV stabilized signboard material that will withstand the harshest weather and are vandal-resistant. This high density polyethylene material won't fade in direct sunlight, is impact-resistant, and can withstand the elements.
www.EZSignsOnline.com
Daktronics
Daktronics is a leading manufacturer of scoreboards and electronic video displays. These easy-to-program displays not only promote school activities, but also communicate important information to students and parents. Monochrome and full-color displays are available in a wide variety of sizes, using the latest in LED technology, which provides excellent visibility, high reliability, and low energy consumption.
www.daktronics.com
Stewart School Signs
Since 1968, Stewart School Signs has been the benchmark in quality and has provided more than 35,000 signs across the country. They specialize in top-of-the-line, internally illuminated, changeable copy, and electronic message centers with graffiti-resistant finishes, vandal covers, and a lifetime warranty.
www.stewartsigns.com
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Fundraising Ideas
First, look into locating sponsors to donate toward your new school sign. It's a win-win situation! Not only does your school get a new school sign, but your sponsors are widely recognized for their generosity. Because sponsors donate the money for the school sign, it is essentially like getting a free sign for your school!
Plus, do not forget that your school sign can actually become one of your biggest fundraising sources. Not only do school signs easily promote fundraisers to everyone who passes by, some schools even rent space on the message center to raise funds. For example, parents may rent space to send a message to their child (Happy Birthday, Good Luck, Congratulations); and local businesses may rent space to announce an upcoming event that will be beneficial to families.
Source: Signs Plus
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Benefits of an LED Sign
Schools can benefit from both outdoor LED signs. This includes student and teacher communications, public notification of school and community events, and safety and awareness information. Promote school and athletic activities throughout the campus, and to the local community.
Instantly communicate:
* Student activity announcements
* Promote school spirit, sporting events and results to the entire community
* Welcome important guests and groups to campus
* Announce schedule changes, cancellations, and other critical or timely information
* Advertise promotions & product specials
* Display community involvement, arts and events – ticket sales
* Remind students about safety and security programs
Source: ElectronicSigns
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Sign Letter Types
Metal Sign Letters
There are a variety of metals available to choose from when looking at metal sign letters. Aluminum is by far the most common metal letter choice. You can paint it, polish it, brush it, apply a clear coat and even dye the metal to look like others metals. Aluminum letters will not rust. Bronze and brass letters are very nice choices, as well, but they can get expensive in a hurry. Copper letters look great when they are first put up, but they will fade to a green over time and cost quite a bit in today’s metal markets. Steel letters are great for a rustic look on any building, but hence the word “rustic;” these letters will rust faster than you can put them up.
Cast Metal Sign Letters
These are a great option when considering metal letters. Why? Because cast metal letters are not solid, they have a hollow core. This is part of the process when they are made. They become a great value when wanting a thick letter in depth and dimension, but can’t afford a “solid” metal letter.
Flat Cut Acrylic Letters
Acrylic letters are by far the most common letter types used in schools. They are inexpensive, come in a variety of standard colors, thickness’s and can be cut into almost any shape or size. You can also paint acrylic to match the look of metal letters – which will cost considerably less than a metal letter.
Formed Plastic Letters
These type of letters follow the same principal as cast metal letters, meaning; they save you money when you’re looking for a letter with some depth and dimension to them. They come in a variety of standard colors, and can be painted to any color you can imagine. They also come in different face types; round, flat, or bevel – depending upon the font you are choosing.
Channel Letters
These letters are most commonly used for exterior illumination purposes. You will see these letters on the sides of buildings in a variety of colors or sizes, illuminated using either neon or LEDs. They also come in “reverse channel” as well, meaning that they have a ‘reverse illumination.” These are becoming more common and requested because of their “classy appearance.”
Source: Letters and Signs
