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Pylon signs, also known as pole or freestanding signs, are well known in the sign industry. Simply put, pylon signs are outdoor signage that is usually mounted on single or double poles. Pylon signs can be one-sided or double-sided, depending on the direction the sign will be facing. You may also see pylon signs that are illuminated or have other elements, like LED message center.

A single business will often have pylon signs that feature a single lightbox with the company’s name and brand logo on display. Pylon signs that are found at shopping centers or malls will have several lightboxes built into the sign, and the base is often similar to the overall architecture of the plaza. These signs might have brick, stone, or metal elements.

Now, what about monument signs? Are those the same as pylon signs? The simple answer is no. Pylon signs and monument signs can be made into a hybrid, but they are not the same. Monument signs are generally no taller than a grown adult, topping at around five foot tall. Meanwhile, pylon signs tower above everything else.

What Makes A Pylon Sign?

Whenever a pylon sign is fabricated, it is constructed to the highest standards in the industry, especially if you choose Tupp Signs. To increase the durability and strength of the sign, most parts are made with aluminum coverings that are welded to a steel frame. Larger sections of metal are reinforced to prevent any oil-canning—also known as the uneven flow of metal on the surface of thin gauge metal product. This ensures your sign looks amazing for many years.

Furthermore, the structural steel within the sign is painted separately from the skins to prevent the occurrence of rusting later on. Pylon signs can also be constructed with real or artificial masonry elements, such as brick, stucco, stone, and more.

The graphics on the acrylic or polycarbonate faces of the signs are usually computer generated to increase the precision and appeal. The plastics used are highly UV-resistant so the color doesn’t fade. Additionally, you can expect the sign faces to remain clean and use technologies that make them shine brighter and longer and more efficiently throughout the days.

What Are The Different Types of Pylon Signs?

There are several types of pylon signs due to mounting styles that can be custom-made to fit into your brand image and marketing strategy. Let’s have a look:

• Single-pole mount: The classic design for pylon signs. Single-pole mounts are economical, monolithic, and can help you make a statement from near or far. The single-pole looks exactly as it sounds—a metal pole extends upward from the ground to secure the sign, which can be single- or double-sided, illuminated or unlit, depending on your preferences.
• Twin-pole mount: Another common structure for pylon signs would be the twin-pole mount, which looks similar to a single-pole design but provides greater stability and rigidity, since the sign is mounted on two posts rather than just one. Twin-pole mounts are best used with larger signs
• Covered-pole mount: Don’t like seeing an exposed metal pole? A covered pole adds some creativity to the main support for the sign, such as brick and mortar. The cover can even be personalized to fit your brand and business image.
• Customized lightbox pylon signs: If you want to increase the visibility of your pylon sign throughout the day and night, then you can get an internally lit lightbox pylon. This type of pole sign can contain a single light or multiple lightboxes to fit your needs. Oftentimes, you see this variety at shopping malls or plazas. You will see numerous logos for the retailer brands at the shopping center on display.

How Are Pylon Signs Illuminated?

The best pylon signs are illuminated. Some of the pole signs are internally illuminated or use an LED module to transform the pylon sign into a 24-hour information station. Not only this an eco-friendly solution, it is also highly cost effective. After all, the pylon sign will be operating around the clock. You can also add light sensors to the lightbox to switch off the internal lights.

Others choose to use in-ground spotlights on the sign, especially if they do not have an LED message board affixed to the pylon sign.