Signs For Commercial And Industrial Use

Signs are used for a variety of things but mostly to get a message across to those who read them. Some are used as a public service from the government while others are used for commercial purposes to promote a product or a service. These are supposedly to be visually attractive in order for the general public to take some time to read them and absorb their context. In this day and age, there have been many different methods to promote certain things.

Billboards
Billboards run the gamut in most of the bigger cities around the world. These are made up of tarpaulin that has been printed on. There are really large billboards signs that promote beauty products, clothing lines, movies and many more around the world. The usual sizes of billboards are enough to catch the eye of a motorist or pedestrian from a few hundred meters away. These are usually situated in strategic places to ensure maximum exposure. Companies that specialize in these install lights onto the scaffolding to allow the signage to be visible even during the night. In fact, billboards are so popular that many signage companies have set up permanent structures to house them. Companies and entities that wish to be promoted will have their promotional posters printed and then set up on the structures. Ideal places for billboards are atop a building, on the side of a building or beside a long and straight road. It is best to situate these signs in places where they are not obstructed by trees, other building and electric posts.

LED Screens
This is a relatively new way to promote a product or a service. The best part of an LED screen is that a video clip of an advertisement can be used in it. This means more screen time and it can hold the attention of the motorist or pedestrian longer than stills. The downside to this method is the expense as well as the restrictions. LED screens are costly and the cost of putting an ad in them is more expensive than a billboard. These screens are also limited in size due mainly to the cost of having a bigger screen. Of course there are huge screens around the metro but these can put a huge dent on a company's promotional budget.

Others
Other signs can also be made from tarp but be placed in smaller places. Store names are made of tarpaulin already compared to using paint and wood. It is cheaper and entails less work. Tarpaulin can be printed using a printer connected to a computer. It is the best way to make signage because the layout can be manipulated on the computer for optimum results. Signage can also be used as markers in a building. These markers show people the way or announce what is in a room or area. These are made of plastic or some other material chosen by the client. Many signage companies can supply both the material and the making of the signs.