Illuminated channel letters are perhaps the most widely used method for identifying a building or tenant of any sign type available. They are manufactured to offer a three dimensional appearance, as well as day / night viewing. They can be either individually mounted or "raceway" mounted to reduce damage to the mounting surface.

Internal lighting for channel lettering can come from any one of three sources, Neon tubing, fluorescent tubing or LED's. The proper light source should be selected based on the individual requirements of that application taking into consideration, overall dimensions, letter stroke, color requirement and viewing distance.

Illuminated channel letters are sold by thousands of different companies. The decision as to whom to purchase from is often based solely on the lowest initial price. This can be a huge and costly mistake if the expense of powering the letters month after month is not factored into the purchase decision.

Put simply, some letters that are inexpensive to purchase may be exteremely costly to operate. The key is to purchase from a supplier who can help you achieve the lowest OVERALL cost.