Sign guides
Straight answers about business signs: certification, lighting styles, permits and what to send for a quote.
What a cUL certified sign is, and why it matters in BC and AlbertaElectric signs in BC and Alberta must carry a certification mark from a Standards Council of Canada accredited body, such as cUL to CSA C22.2 No. 207. What that means for a sign you buy.Front-lit vs halo-lit channel lettersFront-lit channel letters glow through the face. Halo-lit letters throw light onto the wall behind. How to choose for a storefront in BC or Alberta.Channel letters vs light boxesCompare channel letters and light box signs for a storefront in BC or Alberta: look, readability, wall needs and typical uses.What to send for a firm sign quoteWhat Loud Signs needs to quote a business sign: your logo or text, the approximate size and a photo of the wall. Optional extras that speed things up.Sign permits by municipalityPlain language sign permit summaries for 62 municipalities in BC and Alberta, with official sources.