Tips for a long lasting banner

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Banners are affordable options to effectively display your brand and corporate image. You can use them basically anywhere, from the inside of your office or building lobby, to outdoor advertising, or taking them with you to trade shows or special events.

Banners are so useful and effective that it is common for business owners to search for ways to keep them nice, shiny and looking brand-new. Nonetheless, banners take a lot of beating and they will eventually wear out. At BSC Signs, we know first-hand how rough time and weather can be on banners, therefore today we would like to share with you some handy tips   to keep your business image banner displays at their best for a long time.

Taking care of your banner

In order to take care of your business banner so it lasts and continues to look good, is important to use it. A stocked banner will eventually wear out faster than one hanging on display. Make sure to weave your rope or string in and out of the banner, similar to sewing. This ensures no area is bearing all the weight and wind. If your banner is set outdoors you should clean it with soap and water at least every 3 months.

Once done displaying your banner, it is important to clean it before storing it, even though it doesn’t look that dirty. Give it a quick cleansing with soap and water and make sure it is completely dry before storing it.

Carefully roll your banner with the lettering and printing out. Never fold it, as this will cause creases and could lead to peeling. Poor storage or cleaning practices can cause premature deterioration of otherwise high-quality vinyl banners. These tips can help you properly  maintain your vinyl banner, keeping it in the best possible condition. If you have any further questions regarding custom banners and their maintenance, contact BSC Signs at any time and we will gladly help you with your banner or signage issues.

Make your business sign look brand new again this 2018

A New Year! On the air, flows that great feeling of a positive vibe, motivation in people’s New Year’s resolutions and a sense that everything is possible with a fresh start. No better time to boost your business, and no better way to do it with a brand new commercial signage.

However, a new business signage requires time and money in order to develop an effective design that will display your brand and message in the best and most creative way possible, so it strikes right into people’s memory. Therefore, a good option is to fix that old signage and make it look brand new again.

Even a small burned light bulb could spoil your whole corporate image, displaying a poor brand identity. Nonetheless, in hands of an expert, your signage can look as good as new. BSC Signs provides quick and efficient sign repair services for the Denver Metro area and throughout the entire state of Colorado.

Whether you need electric sign repair, neon sign repair, electronic message center repair, or LED sign repair, our precise and industrious sign professional technicians have the experience and training to fix any issue your sign may be facing.

Regular maintenance

Regular signage maintenance
Boost your signage lifespan

Time will eventually wear your signage, besides the fierceness of Colorado’s weather that also takes a toll on your signage. Nonetheless, with the proper maintenance, you can reduce the damage bill and even expand your sign’s lifespan.

Perform a routine check at least once every three months. Look for any signs of damages, color fading, stains or dents. As soon as you take care of any issue the easier it will be to fix it. However, your best option is to hire a professional sign company to run these maintenance routines. At BSC Signs, we know and understand that an inoperable sign is useless to everyone, so we focus in providing the best services available and we make sure to get the job done right and quickly.

Contact BSC Signs today and learn more about proper signage maintenance and about our complete range of signage services.

Illuminate the Way with Lighted Business Signage

World-Class Custom Neon Signs in Colorado

Illuminated business signs are more than just a super effective way to guide day and night, potential customers to your shop, restaurant, or business, while establishing your brand 24/7. Illuminated business signs can easily set the mood and create that perfect atmosphere for your customers and guests.

With the accurate combination of materials, colors, styles, shapes and dimensions, your illuminated business sign will catch your customers attention at the same time it inspires and welcomes potential customers to spend a nice evening at your place.

Illuminated signage comes in a wide range of styles, all very attractive and effective. Front lit channel letters, neon signs, cabinet signage, push thru, race way mounted, pole signs, monument and electronic signs are some of the most popular types of lit signage out there.  How do you decide which is the one for your business? At BSC Signs, we have been working with all sorts of signage and illuminated projects for decades, and we have learned that there is no rule of thumb when it comes to the designing of an accurate and effective business sign.

lit monument signs

At BSC Signs, we carefully study our customers’ needs, goals and business essence in order to come up with the best signage solution for each one of them. Our professional, skilled and talented staff has allowed us to go even further from directing your potential customers to your business, and completely transform a lobby, office or any room into an elegant, comfortable and welcoming space.

Making the right choice

It is important in order to succeed with the selection of your illuminated business signage, to consider its purpose and location. These elements can provide useful information to designers so they can consider any visually impaired or negative elements that could affect the legibility and visibility of your signage.

Other important considerations are the elements and weather conditions it might be facing. Rain, snow and other weather elements can easily wear your business in no time, therefore considering these facts can help determine the correct materials for your signage.

When it comes to illuminated signs or projects, imagination is the limit, so it is important to know what you want and need in order to achieve success. Contact BSC Signs and learn more about illuminated signage and how we can provide the best solutions for your projects.

A Brand New Business Sign for a 2018 Fresh Start

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The New Year brings motivation and high hopes to people. Nothing compares to the feeling of a fresh start. Most of us set new projects and achievements to conquer in the new cycle that is beginning. We all share the same feeling that it is the right time.

When it comes to business purposes, it is an amazing time to launch new products, services, or start a new project, and with the perfect business sign, you are telling your customers that you are in the same wave they are. You will be saying; That’s right! We feel it too, and we are ready to come along in that fresh new journey with you.

Of course, designing, building and installing an effective business sign is not that easy, and requires going over several steps in order to send the right message to the correct target audience, at all times. This way you will be able to establish your brand while catching new potential customers.

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Research is essential to succeed.

A professional sign company will always focus on the essence of your business, products and services, before hitting the creative room. This is because; your business sign should convey and display the soul of your business. People must be able to immediately recognize your brand as soon as they see your business sign.

Try to think about what you and your business stand for. Consider what are your goals, mission and policies. Also, consider the kind of products or services you provide. This information is useful when it comes to designing your business image, and a designer will be able to select the best shapes, colors, typographies and other vital elements for your business sign.

Other important elements to consider are the size and location of your brand new business sign. Depending on where is it going to be placed, professional signage installers can select the best location for optimal effectiveness. Professionals can combine the amount of people, the time they spend passing by, if they are walking or driving, then decide the proper size your signage should be. Remember people should be able to see, recognize and understand your message in a blink of an eye.

Once, you have been able to go over these first and vital steps, you will be ready to provide that fresh new image for your business and boost your income this 2018. For decades, at BSC Signs, we have been helping people achieve their dreams and goals and we are here to help you too. Learn here everything you need to know about your signage project, from designing to permits, and let the new times role.

Denver’s Premier Full-Service Sign Company

Full-Service Sign Company

Since 1999, BSC Signs has been delivering the most attractive signs to the Colorado community with the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction. No matter what your signage project is about, we have all the qualified staff, premium materials, tools, and high-end technology to get the job done in a fast and efficient way, including custom sign designs, in-house sign fabrication, and sign installation of all types.

When Talking about Custom Signs, We Are Simply the Best!!!

When it comes to customs signs in Colorado, there is no project too big or too small for us. We have been delivering outstanding signs for all types of small, medium, and large size businesses all over the state. Thanks to our professionalism, attention to detail and unparalleled customer services, most of our clients are recurrent and only trust us for their commercial signage needs.  

All of our qualified team receives continuous staff training through the International Sign Association Accredited Training Programs, and we maintain a $5 million Liability Insurance policy which allows us to work in all Colorado shopping centers.

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Colorado’s Finest Signage Company at Your Service

At BSC Signs, we want to become your ally in helping you design great signage products for your marketing or advertising campaigns, creating positive first impressions on your target audience that can increase your sales.

During our more than 18 years in business, we have made thousands of signs that can be seen in Denver, Broomfield, Thornton, Boulder, Brighton, Westminster, Arvada, Lakewood, Wheat Ridge, Golden, Aurora, Littleton, Colorado Springs, Louisville, Lafayette, Longmont, Loveland, and Fort Collins.

Browse our website to learn more about our products, services, and see completed projects in our gallery. Or contact our customer care representatives today and request a free estimate so we can get things started and combine your ideas and needs with our experience to take your business to the next level.

World-Class Custom Neon Signs in Colorado

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24/7 Visibility with Premium Neon Signs

When a custom neon sign is made by real professionals using high-end technology, it is one of the most attractive signage solutions you can implement to captivate your potential customer’s attention, thanks to its vividness. To get the most out of your neon sign, you need to hire a well-known sign company that has the right equipment and staff to get the job done. BSC Signs is on the cutting edge and pushing the limits of neon sign design, and our skilled craftsmen have the experience to conceptualize, build, and install the most amazing neon signs in Colorado.

With custom made neon signs, your imagination is the limit, and your signage will be visible seven days a week, 24 hours a day. We can incorporate neon to many different types of signs, including Channel Letters, Monuments, Blade Signs, and Cabinets.

Neon sign created by BSC Signs

What is Neon and How Does It Work  

Neon is a glass tube filled with an inert gas that illuminates when electricity passes through it. Two gases are commonly used: neon, which lights up with a fiery red, and argon, which shines with a bright blue color. Because the glass tube is clear, the characteristic colors emitted by the gas can be seen from the exterior.

For additional hues, fluorescent powders can be painted -or baked- on the inside walls of the glass tube. This way, the light can be transformed into multiple colors such as orange, pink, turquoise, blue, and green; and if the mixture of elements is rearranged, even more subtle differences are possible. As an example, white light can have different color temperatures, ranging from warm to cool.

Types of Neon Signs

We use neon in sign designs in a variety of ways. Our project gallery has many examples of neon signs that we’ve created at BSC Signs.

Exposed neon can be placed within 3D channel letters. It gives a vivid glow to the sign. Here’s an example of exposed neon that adds a nice punch to a monument sign.

An example of exposed neon

Blade signs project from buildings, and can benefit from the use of neon. Sometimes only a neon accent or outline is added, but there’s nothing quite like a full on custom neon sign!

Bad Daddy's Burger Bar
Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar – Aurora, Colorado

Here’s a neon element that is part of a larger sign. The yellow symbol at the left uses exposed neon to give a unique accent to the sign.

Neon or LED channel letters
Neon accent for a brewing company sign

We design neon signs to be highly visible during the day as well. While neon stands out with that magical glow at night, neon signs must be equally effective during daylight hours.

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Custom neon signage for a Denver restaurant

Contact Us Today to Be Seen with Class and Style

BSC Signs has been designed and installed custom neon signs for Colorado companies for years. Neon has seen a huge resurgence in recent years, and has become popular once again.

Bova’s Frozen Custard – Boulder, Colorado

Contact us so we can start working on your custom neon signage project, or browse our website to learn more about the different signage products that we offer, and request a free quote so that we can schedule an appointment and help your business shine with one-of-a-kind signs in Colorado.

BSC Signs Stays Connected with the Sign Industry

Keeping connected with the sign industry is very important to us at BSC Signs. That’s why we are members of the Colorado Sign Association, the International Sign Association, and World Sign Associates.

We believe that it’s important to be active in the local business community and to support our industry’s trade associations. It keeps us up to date with the latest developments in the sign industry, and connected to other sign and graphics companies in Colorado.

Colorado Sign Association Member

John Dobie, BSC’s company president and founder, has served as the President of the Colorado Sign Association for the past year, and before that as Vice-President for two years. Today at the Asssociation’s Annual Meeting in Denver, a new President will be elected, and John will continue to serve on the Board of Directors as Past-President.

Colorado Sign Association event

In 2015 and 2016, BSC Signs hosted the Association’s summer networking event at our shop in Broomfield. This was the first time the summer event was held at a member’s business, and they were very well attended.

Summer meeting

Members include sign companies, vendors such as sign supply companies, sign product manufacturers, and other sign-related businesses. The Association represents the sign industry in Colorado and works for the benefit of its members. It includes helping members stay current with regulations, advocating for the sign industry with state and local governments, and providing business networking and educational opportunities.

The Colorado Sign Association is one of 17 affiliate organizations of the International Sign Association. The ISA is a trade association with over 2,300 member companies from the sign, graphics, and visual communications industries. It presents ISA Sign Expo, an industry trade show that attracts over 20,000 attendees and 600 exhibitors each spring. BSC Signs has been a member of the International Sign Association for many years, and we attend Sign Expo every year. Our employees attend the excellent training program offered at Sign Expo, in addition to taking in the exhibits on the show floor.

The Colorado Sign Association also works to educate the public about signage, and to encourage cordial and cooperative relations among members of the Colorado sign industry. From the CSA website:

The Colorado Sign Association represents the interests of the sign industry throughout the state. This non-profit organization is for the mutual benefit of its member sign companies, sign-related companies, their employees, sign users and the business community with respect to on-premise signage.

BSC Signs supports the association’s efforts to encourage ethical business practices. We believe in treating customers and employees fairly and delivering on our promises.  We follow the Colorado Sign Association’s Best Practices Standards, which are published on the association’s website.

We’re proud of our involvement with the Colorado Sign Association, and would like to thank the members, Executive Director Patti King, and the CSA staff for their continued dedication to building a strong sign industry in the state.

You can learn more about the Colorado Sign Association at www.cosigns.org. The association publishes a monthly newsletter and maintains a Facebook page and Twitter account.

Note: This article was originally published in 2015 and has been updated with more current information and photos.

 

BSC Signs is Denver’s premier full service sign company. We provide custom sign designs, in-house sign fabrication, and installation of every type of sign, large and small. We service all of Metro Denver and many other Colorado communities. We have installed signs from Colorado Springs to Cheyenne, and west to Aspen. Our BSC Signs team is a friendly and talented groupo of designers, fabricators, and installers who take great pride in providing  top quality signage for local businesses.

Introducing BSC Enclosures: Encasing your digital display

Introducing BSC Enclosures

At BSC Signs, we’re always looking for new opportunities to better serve our customers. Today, we’re announcing our new line to help display your digital communications.

BSC Enclosures, a new division of BSC Signs, will include custom enclosures for digital signage displays, as well as interactive touch screen kiosks.

View the full product line at bscenclosures.com.

Here’s what you’ll get with BSC Enclosures:

Competitive pricing and lead times: Our experience along with the latest design and fabrication processes has driven increased precision, repeatability, and lower costs. Our Lean Manufacturing techniques give you better lead times for short runs and mass production, resulting in high levels of customer service.

Leading industry methods: BSC Signs designs and manufactures signs and custom architectural projects using leading edge methods, including laser cut steel, CNC metal bending and powder coating.

History of service, modern technology: We’ve been in business since 1999 and have a 21,500 sq. ft. facility with modern equipment, highly skilled 3D designers, fabricators and painters.

Industry expertise: This new division is led by industry veteran Byron Frizell. Byron grew up in his family’s sign business and branched out on his own in 1998. After selling his successful sign business, Byron worked for a local company for nearly 10 years and recognized the growing demand for enclosures in the hospitality, education and transportation industries. We’d also like to welcome Lisa Scott, who has joined BSC Enclosures as a project coordinator. Lisa has extensive experience in the sign and enclosure industry.

We’re excited about this new opportunity to serve you. We have nearly 20 years in the custom sign industry, so our Enclosures team has quickly transitioned from planning to production. We’d love to tell you more. Contact Byron at [email protected].

 

John Dobie

Founder and President/CEO, BSC Signs

Be Honest: Is it Time to Redesign or Replace Your Sign?

Proper signage is crucial for every business looking to expand their customer base. An attractive sign will help you stand out from competition and differentiate you from others on the same street as your business.

Your sign is one of the most cost-effective forms of marketing, but that doesn’t mean it will last forever and that definitely doesn’t mean it will never need to be rethought!

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A Sign of the Season: A Brief History of the Christmas Tree

It’s not the kind of sign we’re used to working with everyday, but somehow, decorated evergreen trees have become a holiday staple—a sign on the season. So where did this tradition come from? Depending on who you ask, Christmas trees have probably been around for anywhere between 400 to over 1,400 years. Read on to learn how the Christmas tree got its start and how it evolved into the modern-day tradition we continue to honor today.

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