Today we're going to take a look at what a pylon sign is and why it would be a good choice for your business.
We've been in the custom sign industry in the Durham region including Clarington, Ajax, Pickering, and Bowmanville, for over 10 years and we'd love to share our expertise with you.
In this post, we'll talk about how pylon signs differ from other types of signage and what their benefits are. Let's get going!
A pylon sign is freestanding and supported by one or two poles
What Is a Pylon Sign
A pylon sign is a freestanding sign that is usually supported by either one or two poles. They are commonly made with an aluminum or steel frame with a rigid or flexible face.
They can display your message on either one or both sides. Often pylon signs are illuminated or backlit with LED or fluorescent lamps, however, they also can be left without illumination.
Pylon signs are often illuminated
Common Names for Pylon Signs
Pylon is the technical term for this type of signage, however, they are often referred to by different names including road signs, highway signs, freestanding signs, pole signs, or just “signage.”
No matter what you call it, a pylon sign is a great way to catch the attention of passing traffic.
Why a Pylon Sign Is a Good Choice for Your Business
There are many great benefits to installing a pylon sign for your business, including:
Visibility:
Because of its sheer height, pylon signs can be seen from a great distance, making them a wonderful advertisement for your business and a great tool for grabbing peoples' attention.
A pylon sign can give your business great visibility
Attractiveness:
The large size of a pylon sign makes it a great canvas for beautifully portraying your company's message. Because they tend to be larger, you could find that you may have extra space to showcase images, logos and text without having to cram your design together.
Location:
A pylon sign can be placed where it will attract the most attention. If your actual building is difficult to see, then simply having a storefront sign won't give you the best exposure. Installing a pylon sign along the road will give your business the extra attention it needs to attract even more customers.
When You Would Choose a Pylon Sign over Other Types of Signage
A pylon sign is an excellent choice:
If your business is set back from a main road
If your parking lot is in front of your building
If you want to clearly mark the entrance to your business
If your business is obstructed by something like another building, making it difficult for customers to find you
If you want to attract extra traffic coming off of a nearby highway
If your business is in an industrial area where there are great distances between plants and warehouses, so that motorists can find your easier.
How a Pylon Sign Differs from a Monument Sign
Pylon and monument signs are very similar in that they are both located away from your main building and placed at the entrance to your property or along the road so that customers can find you more easily. The major difference between the two is that pylon signs are much higher.
Depending on the by-laws in your area, you may be restricted as to the height of a sign that you are allowed to put up. This could be a big factor in determining whether you choose a pylon or monument sign. Monument signs are usually about 5 feet high and are designed to display your message at eye level and to blend in nicely with your surrounding landscape.
If your business is in a mixed zoning area with residential homes, condo buildings, offices, and storefront businesses, then you might want to choose a monument sign so that your signage fits in better with the character of your neighbourhood.
A monument sign is usually about 5 feet high and blends in with your landscape
The Pylon Sign Process from Start to Finish
Here is a series of pictures showing the pylon sign process done by AGC Signs for Van Belle Florists, starting from the design and going through to the final installation.
You Can Trust AGC Signs For the Best Pylon Signs
If you would like a high quality, professionally installed pylon sign for your business, contact AGC Signs. AGC Signs can help you design and will manufacture any type of signage you require, including pylon signs. We also design, manufacture, and install:
We have over 10 years of experience in the signage industry in Ontario, so we can help you design the perfect sign.
We strive to exceed industry standards by providing our clients with superior signage solutions through in-house custom design, fabrication, and installation. We do it all from start to finish - that’s why AGC Signs is your one-stop signage destination. Contact us today to get a free quote on your pylon sign.
“Agc did an amazing job on our sign! Fast friendly and efficient! Would definitely recommend to anyone for any of your sign or graphic needs!! Thank you guys!”
