Do you have a need for an outdoor sign? Not sure what is the best type sign for you? There are many different types of signs and sign materials available from a variety of sign companies. How do you know what the best option is for your outdoor sign and budget? First of all where and how is your sign going to be installed? Do you need the sign to be placed directly onto the building or store front? If so you have several options to consider. If you would like the sign to light up, then you may want to purchase a plexiglass or lexan sign with a light box. Another option for you may be channel letters. Channel letters are individual three dimensional letters that you can have light up. The benefit to and electrical sign, obviously, is that it can easily be seen in the evening. The down side to electrical signs is they can be very costly and will also require maintenance from time to time.

If you are interested in a non-electrical sign then you may want to think about a wood sign or aluminum sign, especially is this is to be used as a permanent outdoor business signs. These sign materials usually can be custom cut into a variety of shapes and sizes depending on your need for your outdoor sign. These sign can sometimes be costly as well. 1-800-The-Sign offers an inexpensive option for you, different then most sign companies. The sign we offer are made on a 10 mil, approximately ½" thick, corrugated plastic signboard. These are high quality, cheap signs. This signboard is extremely rigid and durable, yet lightweight and able to easily install in a variety of ways. This signboard is a comparable material to wood signs but much easier to work with and won’t break the bank. This is a very good option for new business owners that are just starting out and need a sign up to attract business but do not want to spend a lot of money on a permanent sign until you have a steady revenue coming in.

These sign have a 2 plus outdoor life. Now if the outdoor sign is to be installed next to a road or in front of your store, it will also require some sort of stand, base or frame, depending on the material you select. The choices for sign materials are basically the same as the one previously listed. The electrical signs when out by the road, especially in plazas with multiple store signs combined in one base, are commonly referred to as marquee signs. Aluminum signs can be installed with metal or wooden frames and tends to be very heavy. The wooden signs can easily be installed with 4"x4" wooden posts. This is the most traditional method for site signs. At 1-800-The-Sign we offer a decorative PVC post kit for our corrugated signs. This post kit includes two horizontal tracks that the sign slides into two vertical 8 foot posts with French gothic top caps. These post kits add a high end look, for a low cost. The decorative PVC post kit has better overall appearance then most wood signs on wood posts. Do you need an outdoor sign that can easily be set up on a sidewalk? 1-800-The-Sign offers a 3 foot tall by 2 foot wide a-frame sign. The signs offered by 1-800-The-Sign are all custom designed to your specifications and are digitally printed. The signs have a two plus year outdoor life under typical weather conditions.

1-800-The-Sign has been proudly serving customers nationwide for over 15 years. We have a design team that will take your information and create a sign design for you to review within only a few hours of placing you order. Once the sign design is to your satisfaction your order will ship out either the same day or next business day. At 1-800-The-Sign we make customer service our number one priority and work hard to expedite all orders. We don’t go home until all orders have been completed! 87% of orders approved by 2 pm are shipped out same day. Our experienced 1-800-TheSign team members are happy to talk to you and help you or answer any questions you may have. We are available Monday through Friday from 9am to 6pm eastern standard time at 1-800-843-7446. You can also email us at sales@1800thesign.com or fax at 954-989-9099. If you are ready to place your order you may also do so here one our website www.1800thesign.com. We want to thank you for considering us for your outdoor sign.