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Rice School in Houston utilizing a custom LED sign to communicate important messages

3 Marvelous Reasons to Invest in Custom LED Signs in 2021

At National Signs, we have seen LED signs gain popularity over the last several years. When businesses want their brand to be eye-catching or need to communicate important messages to the general public, they choose LED more and more over traditional signs. Consider these three reasons why you should invest in custom LED signs to help grow your business in 2021.

1. Custom LED Signs Are Durable and Long-Lasting

These signs last! On average, LED signs last more than 100,000 hours, which equates to over a decade of usage. LED modules may eventually burn out, but even then, they do not require immediate replacement, whereas traditional fluorescent bulbs have to be replaced immediately.

Not only do fluorescent signs have a shorter lifespan than LED signs, but they are also much more fragile than LEDs, making them more susceptible to storms and other weather events that could wreak havoc on outdoor signage. LED signs work remarkably well outdoors and require little protection from the elements.

Another positive note is that these signs run cool, so they’re easy to clean compared to burning-hot signs. This contributes to making maintenance a breeze!

LED signs are rugged, durable, and virtually maintenance-free – especially if you plan to rebrand or upgrade your signs at least every ten years before they have a chance to need replacement. If you want to avoid having your signage repaired all the time, your best bet is to invest in reliable lighting with a long lifespan.

2. LED Signs Offer Great Visibility

LED signs continue to increase in popularity as one of the best ways for businesses to get noticed and communicate messages. A great thing about this type of sign is that they provide consistent brightness no matter the conditions.

Traditional neon signs can be difficult to see in detail from a distance, especially at night. Comparatively, LED signs are easy to see either up close or from a distance, during the day or at night.

LEDs are also incredibly versatile. Unlike painted or printed signs, the technical characteristics of LED screens allow users to play videos, display photographs, and showcase text in broad daylight with complete clarity. This will enable you to customize your sign how you see fit and ensure your sign stands out from competitors.

LED signs are an effective way to ensure that your business benefits from 24/7 visibility. Not only can these signs improve the marketing of your brand, but they also create an excellent first impression and make it easier for people to find your business. What could be better than that?

3. LED Signs Are Eco-Friendly and Energy Efficient

This is one of the most vital selling points of LED signs compared to traditional electronic signs. LEDs require less energy because they produce more light (or lumens) per watt.
Statistically speaking, one foot of traditional neon light consumes around 20 watts of electricity each hour. In contrast, an LED neon tube of the same size will generally consume as few as 1.2 watts over the same period of time.

This lower energy consumption can result in massive savings on your electricity bill! Not only will LED signs save your company money in operational costs, but they also help contribute to a greener world.

LED signage is a much eco-friendlier option compared to other forms of lit signage. LED signs contain no gases, glass tubes, mercury, or any other potentially hazardous material. LED bulbs are also becoming easier to recycle, so you won’t have to worry about creating waste when they need to be changed out.

Contact Us to Discuss a Custom LED Sign

At National Signs, we have built a fully-integrated team to support the design, fabrication, installation, service, and maintenance of custom LED signs. Backed by our expert project management team, we can efficiently handle the most complex signage projects. We proudly back the quality of our work with a 5-year warranty on all parts, labor, and signage.

Contact us today to discuss how our custom LED signs can make a huge difference for your business, school, venue, or organization. Or, request a quote today to get started!