Benefits of LED Retrofit for Your Fluorescent Signs

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Bright lighting makes a business’ signage pop and can potentially be a great draw for customers. LED is a readily available source of fluorescent lighting, with such perks as instant illumination requiring no warm-up time, no UV radiation (unlike some fluorescent sources), and completely recyclable. LED retrofit is a safe, reliable, and efficient lighting option for modern business owners looking to make their exterior stand out.

Savings on Cost and Energy

 

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LED lighting fixtures typically last longer than their traditional counterparts as there are no fragile wire filaments used within. LED can last between 4 to 40x longer than conventional bulbs. Maintenance costs are, therefore, significantly less than with conventional lighting. This alternative for illumination is also renowned for consuming substantially less energy, reducing cost and negative environmental impact. Monetary rebates are available for businesses looking to become more ecological and convert over to LED retrofit.

More Reliable Than Neon

Traditional neon fluorescent lighting has a classic vintage appeal and can be visually intriguing. However, the fact is that LED retrofit is a more dependable source of light. LED stands for “light-emitting diode” and is a semiconductor that puts off light in potentially unlimited ranges of color. On the other hand, Neon is produced by gas inside a glass tube with electrodes at either end and requires lots of high voltage electricity to charge the gas enough to give off light visible to the human eye. Neon’s colors are limited to the gas available and the make-up of the glass tubing, and usually, only one color can be used at once. The glass is also very fragile, and if a tiny breakage or crack occurs, the entire piece is rendered kaput. Maintenance for neon is quite costly overall and puts off little light considering the large amount of energy required for operation.

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Getting Sign Permits for Your Business

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Having clear and visible signage with effective exterior decor is a must for countless businesses. As much as they represent a creative element in advertising to draw customers in with style and design, there are also many practical and logistical factors behind their creation and installation.

The Practical Side of Professional Signs

Getting sign permits grants legal permission to display professional information.

Business signage is essentially a critical form of advertisement, and getting sign permits grants legal permission through the local zoning and permit departments to display this type of professional information. Any time a business sets up new signage, including modifications and replacements, a permit is required, intended to be a form of quality control. Signage must be considered aesthetically acceptable, must not hinder driver visibility due to position or glare, and must blend well with surrounding signs. At times, sample sketches or elevated “mock-ups” are required by cities before getting sign permits, which is another reputable service professionals like those at Precision Sign Co. provide for customers.

Know the Signage Requirements Before Installation

Before enlisting the expert craftsmanship of signage businesses, you need to be aware of the different rules and regulations that affect the location of your business. Experienced professionals and craftsmen, like those at Precision Sign Co., meticulously abide by all practical information available to them and can help customers decipher tedious regulatory information. Important factors affecting the allowed appearance of your signage are local zoning laws, signed ordinances in cities and suburbs, and restrictions imposed by landlords, especially for businesses located in malls and shopping centers. These regulatory measures can restrict location, size, lighting, and overall sign type. It is essential to investigate your business’s unique restrictions and talk them through thoroughly with signage craftsmen to avoid expensive mistakes.

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