12 Great Pylon Signs
Pylon signs, those tall, sturdy signs reaching up into the air around businesses, are one of the most popular styles of commercial signage.
Pylon signs offer straightforward function and come in a wide variety of styles with a wide variety of features.
To get some idea of the options available when commissioning your next sign, read our quick overview below, or keep scrolling for a dozen intriguing examples.
If a pylon sign isn’t quite what you’re after, monument signs are very similar and serve a similar purpose.
If you still have unresolved questions about the type of sign that’s best for you, contact AGC Signs today for helpful feedback and even a free quote.
Pylon Signs - An overview
Pylon signs are one of the most common types of exterior business signs. Their unique height makes them ideal for reaching above the busyness on the ground and grabbing the attention of passing traffic.
Description
Pylon signs are a type of exterior sign that is meant to be raised off the ground, usually with a single column to support them, or with two legs.
These signs usually cost between $1,000 - $10,000 but can cost more if you want features like complex moulding or electric features like lights or digital signage.
Tips
For cleaning, the typical sign materials of plastic, metal, and concrete can usually be cleaned with a mixture of cleaning liquid, vinegar, and water.
Have your sign built near the road to make it as noticeable as possible.
After snowstorms, remember to brush your sign off so people can still read it.
Generally speaking, if you want to conduct any major installations, repairs, or cleaning of your pylon sign, it’s best to contact a professional signage company to do it for you.
Sign #1 - Restrained Elegance
Simple wooden pylon signs are a great way to welcome visitors to your small business. This sign has rocks placed around the base to prevent water from pooling and prevent grass from overgrowing.
Sign #2 - Winter Ready
If you live in a snowy area, consider adding a digital display to part of your sign. Not only can you change the sign to talk about anything from daily deals to helpful updates, but a bright digital sign can cut through the snow and rain for extra visibility. Digital displays are often rugged LED or LCD screens.
Sign #3 - Fancy Framing
If placed in front of a shopping centre, pylon signs sometimes have more elaborate framing. Remember that more the complex the frame or facade of your sign is, the harder it can be to clean. For example, if the metal frame above began to rust, it might be difficult to deal with - so always work with a professional signage company for cleaning and maintenance! It’ll help your signs last longer.
Sign #4 - Taller than the rest
Pylon signs are normally about 3-4 meters tall, although they can be taller, like this one here. If the surrounding buildings are only one floor, then a very tall sign will stretch above them, helping drivers see you from further away.
Sign #5 - Cheap & Temporary
While in the style of a pylon sign, the above is a simple sign made from a few metal poles and corrugated plastic. This kind of sign is great for temporary use or for purposes such as “no trespassing” - and sometimes simple is all you need.
Sign #6 - Natural Wood
Natural wooden signs are perfect for parks, hiking trails, or properties with large gardens. Just remember to keep your wood signs clean. If birds nest on them or plants begin to grow on them, they can become damaged much easier than a metal sign.
Sign #7 - Simple Logo
This is another example of the main benefit of pylon signs: their height.
In order to stay visible above the lawn gate and short trees, this organization chose to use a pylon sign so its logo could still be seen.
Just remember that if your logo is the only thing people see before arriving at your business, you want to make sure your logo is exciting and well-designed.
Sign #8 - Utilitarian
Often installed roadside, pylon signs often only display the most basic of information. Data like address, phone number, and business logo are the most common graphics placed on these signs.
Sign #9 - Replaceable Slats
If a sign is being used to welcome people to a plaza with multiple businesses inside, the sign can be built to have replaceable slats. This means as businesses come and go, the slats can be updated or replaced to match what businesses are currently available.
Sign #10 - Helpful Info
Signs for community centres, government offices, or schools often have more details on them and tend to make use of digital displays because of all the different announcements and events that they want to make their members aware of.
Sign #11 - Bold Shapes
Your signs can really be whatever design you like. In the picture above, the digital display takes up the entire width of the sign and is topped with an angled yellow permanent fixture. Whatever need or idea you have for your sign, a professional sign company like AGC can make it work.
Sign #12 - Clear & Noticeable
Often simplicity is best. Many businesses do not get visits from customers, but they get shipments or orders from suppliers who simply need to be guided to the correct location. Having a solid sign with a large, clear logo makes it easy for drivers to spot your business along the road.
Concrete bases like the one above should be cleaned from time to time, but fortunately that isn’t much harder than applying some water, vinegar, and dish detergent, letting it sit, then spraying it off.
AGC Signs
YearS of providing Pickering and the surrounding areas with Signs that Make an Impression
As a full-service sign company that does everything from design to manufacturing to installation, AGC signs has experience with everything from pylon signs to vehicle graphics and more.
Contact us today to get a free quote, or to learn more about any of our different signs or services.
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“AGC Graphics was a pleasure to deal with. They were clear in communication, quick to book a date to measure, gave tons of options, and followed up as it was required but above all else, their price was so competitive. I am beyond happy with my new sign and I love it. I’ll have AGC Graphics do my exterior sign next on my building. Very satisfied with their team and would recommend without question.”
