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November 20, 2012

A Fast Reference of Signage Types

Pole sign

Here is a brief list of signage types. Please bookmark this page for future reference

Pole sign – A Freestanding sign with a pole as the primary support.

Monument Sign – A low elevation ground mounted sign.

Mobile sign – A lightweight, portable sign designed for easy mobility.

  

Message Center Sign – An electronic sign designed for remote updating. This type of sign can be integrated with other signage types.

   

Marquee Sign – A type of permanent sign structure that is typically constructed from metal and glass. This signage type typically incorporates a message center.

   

Channel Letter Sign – A dimensional signage type with an individual structure for each letter. Channel letters can be front lit, reverse lit, open faced or front and back lit.  

 

High Rise sign – A freestanding sign with high elevation. Typically a pole sign.

 

Directory sign – A wayfinding sign that identifies the tenants or services present in a building and their respective locations.

   

Directional sign – A wayfinding sign for pedestrian or vehicle traffic.

   

Canopy sign – Another building-mounted outdoor signage type. Similar to an awning sign.

  

Cabinet sign – A box type sign with either one face or two faces. Internally illuminated.

   

Billboard sign -A larger sign format designed to be read from a distance.

  

Awning sign – A building-mounted sign that uses the awning surface area for signage.  

 

Animated sign – An electronic sign that depicts motion, graphics and/or action.

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