Do I need a permit?
Almost certainly. Exterior illuminated signage typically needs a city permit and an electrical inspection, and requirements vary by city and sometimes by landlord. Send us the address early.
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The illuminated storefront sign most people picture: individual fabricated letters with translucent acrylic faces, aluminum returns, and LEDs inside. Front-lit letters glow outward, which makes them the most legible choice from the road at night — and the reason they remain the default for retail frontage.
Why people pick this
- Translucent acrylic faces with trimcap edges
- 0.040 aluminum returns
- Internal LED illumination
- Front-lit or dual-lit options
- Mounted on a raceway or flush to the wall
- Wide range of face and trim colors
Perfect for
Retail storefrontsRestaurants and cafesOffice and medical buildingsShopping centersAuto and service businessesFranchise brand standards
Specs
Construction
- Acrylic faces with trimcap edging
- 0.040 aluminum returns
- Internal LED modules
- Front-lit or dual-lit
Mounting
- Raceway mount — one power run, easier permitting
- Flush mount — cleaner look, more wall penetrations
- Backer panel option for uneven fascia
What we need
- A photo of the storefront and the fascia
- The wall width you have to work with
- Your logo as vector artwork
- The property address for permit requirements
Good to know
- Exterior building signs almost always need a permit and an electrical inspection
- Landlord or center criteria may cap letter height and style
- Quoted per sign — size, letter count, and install all move the price
Common questions
Raceway or flush mount?
A raceway is a single housing behind the letters — one power run, fewer wall penetrations, and usually easier to permit. Flush mounting looks cleaner but means individual holes and wiring for each letter.
How long does the whole process take?
The letters themselves are the fast part. Permitting is what sets the timeline, and it varies widely by city — we will give you a realistic combined estimate up front.
Is installation included?
It is quoted with the sign, since it depends on fascia height, wall construction, and the power run. We will tell you exactly what the install involves before you commit.
Why Pixel & Panel
Local design help and fast turnaround — proudly serving Beaumont, Port Arthur, Nederland, and businesses nationwide. We handle the artwork and the print, so your banner shows up right the first time.
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Send your size, quantity, and artwork — we’ll confirm the exact price, tax, and turnaround for Standard Channel Letters in dimensional letters.