Suntronix / The sign journal
Practical advice for your next sign
From the Suntronix journalMonument & Pylon Signs10 min read
Internal cabinets make translucent faces glow, external fixtures light an opaque sign from the front, and direct-lit letters illuminate the identification itself. Here is how to compare the three approaches.
Read the guide : Internal, External or Direct Monument Sign Lighting?Digital & LED Signs10 min read
A practical governance checklist for church leaders comparing digital-sign proposals, assigning software access, approving content, planning turnover, and defining the vendor handoff.
Read the guide : Digital Signs for Churches: An Ownership ChecklistPlanning & Permits8 min read
Most permanent business signs need a permit, and lighted signs usually need an electrical permit too. Here is what the application includes, what cities charge and how long review can take.
Read the guide : Do You Need a Permit for a Business Sign? What to ExpectSign Design8 min read
Twelve storefront sign types, when each one fits, and the readability, material and permit questions to settle before you order a business sign.
Read the guide : Storefront Sign Ideas: 12 Sign Types That Get NoticedDigital & LED Signs8 min read
Sixty original church sign sayings grouped by season and occasion, with practical guidance on word count, letter boards versus LED message centers, and hold times in residential zones.
Read the guide : Church Sign Messages: 60 Original Sayings for LED and Letter BoardsSign Design5 min read
A sign can look clear on a screen and disappear from the road. Use the customer’s approach to make better decisions about size, placement and copy.
Read the guide : Business Sign Readability: Design for Viewing DistanceStorefront Signs4 min read
Front-lit or halo-lit? Direct mounting or a raceway? Work through the decisions that connect your logo with the actual storefront.
Read the guide : Channel Letter Signs: A Storefront Planning ChecklistDigital Signage4 min read
Permanent identity or a message you can change? Compare the two jobs, the site requirements, and the work of keeping a digital sign useful.
Read the guide : Digital Signs vs. Static Signs: Which Does Your Business Need?Planning & Budget8 min read
A sign quote is more than the letters on the wall. Learn which costs to compare, what to ask, and what information makes an estimate useful.
Read the guide : How Much Does a Business Sign Cost? What Your Quote Should IncludeThe next landmark could be yours
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