DIMENSIONAL LETTERS
Bringing Your Message to Life.
Just opened a new business or want to revamp your branding? With dimensional letters, you can bring your brand to life. They can be made from a variety of materials, including acrylic, PVC, Dibond, cast metal, and aluminum. Learn more on this page.
Lets get your message in high gear
Advance’s handcrafted letters and logos offer impressive variety and customization options for any outdoor or indoor application. Choose from various rich, durable materials offering dramatic depths, stylish finishes, and virtually unlimited colours. As a result, you can quickly achieve a sophisticated look and enduring performance.
An attractive sign with a dimensional feel will create a professional appearance for your brand.
Dimensional letter examples:
Dimensional letters can be a great way to add a personal touch to your brand, and they’re super trendy right now. While they are affordable, they can also be quite expensive depending on how fancy you want to go.
Dimensional letter types
The main difference between dimensional letters and channel letters is that dimensional letters are usually non-illuminated, slimmer, and can be made from a wide range of solid materials including acrylic, steel, cast metal, aluminum, wood, PVC, and injection-moulded plastic.
Explore the tabs below to learn more.
Explore the tabs below to learn more.
FLAT ACRYLIC LETTERS
The single-pole pylon sign helps single-tenant businesses to gain the most visibility in their area. They are perfect for branding and marketing your business at a lower cost. One or two lightboxes are suspended from a single-pole that extends from the ground. Can be made with single or double-sided lightboxes, illuminated or not. Your pylon sign can be customized in many different ways. They can be built with Lexan graphics, channel letters, dimensional letters, aluminum cladding, and any colour of your choice.
PVC LETTERS
The twin-pole mount is built with two poles and is typically used to hold one large sign cabinet or several smaller cabinets. The poles are usually made of steel and can be either round or square-shaped. The height of the pole will depend on the height of the box and how many boxes you want to put on it. You may be subject to height restrictions depending on where your business is located.
FLAT METAL
By using the covered-pole concept, you can create any shape for your pylon sign. Aluminum cladding, dimensional letters, push-thru letters, and channel letters are some of the components that can be used to create a beautiful and modern pylon sign. It can be made of natural or faux stone, wood, or concrete, or you can create a beautiful raised bed landscaping around it.
FABRICATED METAL
The main goal of any mall is to attract customers to its storefronts and keep them there for as long as possible. One way to do this is by making sure that all tenants have visibility from outside the mall and that their storefronts are easily accessible from public spaces like streets and sidewalks. The use of pylon signs is one way to achieve this because they can be placed in a strategic location around the mall entrance and can be easily seen from a distance. For multi-tenant complexes, pylon signs can be customized with different logos so that customers know which businesses are inside.
FORMED PLASTIC
Monument signs are another type of pylon and are usually used to welcome people to an area, such as a corporate head office, a condominium block, or even a municipality, informing them about the area, town, or city that they’re entering. Since it is shorter, it can be made with a variety of materials, including stone veneers, brick, metal or aluminum frames. The sign could be illuminated or not, flat or with dimensional letters. It is a great way to give a warm welcome to your guests.
INJECTED MOLDED
Monument signs are another type of pylon and are usually used to welcome people to an area, such as a corporate head office, a condominium block, or even a municipality, informing them about the area, town, or city that they’re entering. Since it is shorter, it can be made with a variety of materials, including stone veneers, brick, metal or aluminum frames. The sign could be illuminated or not, flat or with dimensional letters. It is a great way to give a warm welcome to your guests.
ADVANTAGES OF DIMENSIONAL SIGNS
- ZEnhances business professionalism and morale
- ZGives your brand a dimensional feel and look
- ZAffordably creates beautiful signage
- ZLimitless possibilities to match materials, colours and finishing
- ZCasts shadows and pops from the surface
QUALITY & EXPERTISE ADVANCE
- ZCutting edge technology
- ZLifetime warranty on selected materials for dimensional letters
- ZDecades of experience
- Z16,000 Sqf. facility
- ZMulti-trade divisions
So which sign type should you choose?
Signage is an integral part of your business development, and a high-quality sign can have an impact on your business and its image.
RESOURCES
Choose the best height for your signage
This letter visibility chart is based upon information provided by Pennsylvania Transportation Institute, Penn State University and the United States Sign Council (USSC).
Viewing Distance
Minimum Required Letter Height (inches)
100 ft
4"
250 ft
10"
360 ft (city block)
16"
500 ft
22"
750 ft
33"
1000 ft
43"
1320 ft (1/4 mile)
57"
Calculations based on an externally (or naturally) lit sign with all up per case Helvetic letters utilizing optimal negative space. Factors that may affect required letter size are: colour scheme, font selection, traffic and weather conditions, or sign standoff.
Here are all the answers to your permitting questions.
A sign bylaw and sign permit process are intended to ensure businesses have equal and fair opportunities to advertise and promote while preserving the aesthetics of the community. A sign permit is required prior to a sign being constructed, moved, altered, placed or repaired in City limits.
A sign permit is required prior to any new signage; or alteration, or relocation of existing signage. The permit fee for new business signs located on a building (wall sign) is waived if you apply for it within 2 weeks of receiving Business License approval.
To obtain a sign permit, applicants need to submit an application with the requested drawings and appropriate fees to the Development Services Department at City Hall.
1) When do I need a permit?
Anytime you install new signage or awning on the exterior, you will be required a sign permit from the City.
2) Where can I find more information?
We have compiled a list of the most common questions and steps here on our website. There is always more information available on the website of your city or municipality. For Winnipeg, you can look at this link: Winnipeg Permits Portal
3) Do you take care of the permit process?
Absolutely. A small management fee is included in your quote for us to prepare the drawings, file the application, and follow up.
4) What’s an encroachment?
If your sign or awning goes over your property line, the city will charge you an encroachment fee. Your property survey certificate will be required if the city is unsure whether the sign encroaches.
5) How can I get an engineer's stamp on my plan?
In case an engineer stamp is required for your sign or awning, we work with our team of engineers. Engineer fees should be included in your quote.
6) Do I need an electrical permit?
To connect the power source to your illuminated sign, you will need a certified electrician. They will require an electrical permit in addition to your approved sign permit.
7) What happens if the Sign Permit is not approved?
We will try to find a solution to comply with the legislation based on the changes the City requires. If, however, the permit is not approved, then you will only be charged the applicable fees.
8) Can I apply for the permit?
Anyone can apply for a permit by following the City’s guidance on their website. For a small fee, we make the process simple.
9) Do I need my landlord’s approval?
Yes, we recommend getting your landlord’s approval before manufacturing the sign to ensure it complies with any technical guidelines of the property.