Rather than attaching your signage directly to a building, try using aluminum standoffs to add a little dimension to the sign. Standoffs are like spacers made of aluminum, stainless steel or other materials that go between your sign and the building it is being hung on. Adding a space of one, two, three or four inches or more adds interest to your signage and makes it more noticeable to the public. Spacers or aluminum standoffs come in different diameters and lengths to support many different kinds and weights of signs.
Flat signs are less expensive to have made than dimensional ones, but they are less attention grabbing. If you want to save money on your signage, but still have it grab customers attention, try using standoffs when installing the signs. There are aluminum standoffs, stainless steel standoffs and inexpensive standoffs made of a variety of materials. These standoffs come in different lengths to make it possible to have your signage stand out from the building wall whatever amount you want.
Some factors to consider when deciding how far to have your signs stand out from building walls are materials making up the sign, weight of the sign, size of the sign and what the building wall is made of. Wind and normal weather patterns may also play a part in your decision. You will also want to consider proportion and aesthetics when deciding how much space to put between your sign and the building wall. Too great a standoff, or too little standoff will not get the best visual results for you. Choosing the best size standoffs for your sign installation will assure you getting maximum results. If your sign is made of very heavy materials you will need a stronger standoff than if it is made of lighter materials. You may also want to limit the amount of standoff for heavier signs.
If you have an existing sign installed flat to Your building, you may want to consider removing it and adding the right size standoffs to make it more noticeable. Small changes like adding aluminum or stainless steel standoffs can make a big difference for a small investment. Always make sure that when you install overhead signs with, or without standoffs you have adequate support so the sign stays safely in place over the years. Make sure no storm or wind will dislodge the sign.
