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Channel Letters | Custom 3D Letter Signs

Premium Face-Lit & Halo-Lit Dimensional Letters for Commercial Buildings & Retail Storefronts

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Channel letters transform ordinary buildings into powerful brand statements with dimensional impact. These individually fabricated, illuminated letters deliver unmatched visibility and prestige for your business. TDH Signs creates premium channel letter signage that elevates architectural aesthetics while providing striking day and night visibility throughout Vancouver and BC.

What Our Clients Say

Professional, great service and quality. Everything you would hope for in a sign fabricator. This company delivers. We are always pleased with the results and would highly recommend them.

- Sydney, Principal of Purity Designs Inc.

 

Channel Letter Illumination Options

Face-Lit Channel Letters

Crisp, clean illumination shines through translucent letter faces, creating bold visibility with no trim that will collect dirt or crack over time.

Halo-Lit Channel Letters

Sophisticated illumination projects from behind solid letter faces, creating a striking halo effect that adds dimension and elegance to your signage.


Featured Channel Letters Project

 

Relate Church

After four years of extensive renovations, Relate Church completed their building transformation with TDH's striking channel letter installation. Our team designed and installed a 40-foot wide face-lit channel letter sign with white acrylic faces and distinctive polished chrome returns. Complementing this, we created a 28-foot high LED illuminated cross that illuminates from both front and back, creating powerful visibility from considerable distances.

  • Dual illumination technology providing front and back lighting effects

  • Custom channel shape with precision engineering

  • Polished chrome returns creating premium reflective quality

  • Corner-mounted installation with standoffs for floating effect

This powerful architectural feature creates impressive visibility from far distances, demonstrating how channel lettering combined with backlit lighting can transform a structure's identity both day and night.

 
 
 

Why Businesses Choose TDH for Channel Letters

Precision
Fabrication

Each letter is meticulously crafted using state-of-the-art equipment and high-quality aluminum, ensuring clean lines, perfect proportions, and exceptional durability.

Custom Design
Flexibility

From classic serif to modern sans fonts, oversized dimensional text to intricate logo reproductions – our channel letters are fully customizable with your choice of colors, sizes, and illumination methods.

Advanced Illumination Technology

Our LED-illuminated channel letters provide consistent brightness, energy efficiency, and exceptional longevity with minimal maintenance requirements.

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Channel Letter Specifications

  • Construction: 3" or 5" aluminum returns with PVC backer for face-lit letters

  • Faces: Sign-white acrylic with optional translucent vinyl for vibrant color

  • Illumination: Interior-mounted LEDs with optimal light dispersal

  • Electrical: 120V | 15A with IP65 waterproof certification

  • Temperature Rating: -40°C ~ +60°C operating range

  • Mounting Options: Raceway or direct-to-wall with thru-wall wiring

  • Halo Option: Solid 0.032" aluminum faces with acrylic backers

  • Warranty: Industry-leading 2-year labor and 5-year LED parts – some conditions apply

 

Channel Letter Investment Factors

  • Letter Size & Quantity: Total length and number of characters

  • Return Depth: 3" vs 5" depth profiles

  • Face & Return Finish: Standard white faces vs. custom colours and premium finishes

  • Mounting Method: Direct-to-wall vs. raceway mounting requirements

  • Installation Location: Building height, access requirements, and power considerations

  • Special Features: Combination lighting, custom shapes, or architectural integration

Contact TDH for a detailed, transparent quote customized to your specific project requirements.

 
 

Channel Letter Services Throughout Greater Vancouver

TDH designs, fabricates, and installs premium channel letter signs across Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Richmond and throughout BC. Our experienced team navigates local signage codes and building regulations to ensure your dimensional letter signage meets all requirements while maximizing visual impact for your specific location.

 
 

Who Benefits from Channel Letters?

  • Retail Stores & Shopping Centres Seeking Premium Brand Visibility

  • Corporate Headquarters & Office Buildings Requiring Architectural Signage

  • Hotels & Hospitality Properties Wanting Distinctive Identification

  • Restaurants & Entertainment Venues Needing Day/Night Impact

  • Religious Institutions & Community Organizations Looking for Landmark Presence

 

Frequently Asked Questions About Illuminated Signs

  • Channel letters are individually fabricated dimensional letters and logos, while other illuminated signs like light boxes or cabinet signs feature flat panels with graphics. Channel letters create greater visual impact by adding depth and dimension to your branding, with each character standing out from your building façade rather than appearing as a single flat sign.

  • There are two primary mounting methods: direct mounting (where each letter attaches directly to the building façade with electrical connections running through the wall) and raceway mounting (where letters attach to a rectangular aluminum housing that contains wiring and mounts as a single unit). The best choice depends on your building construction, local codes, and aesthetic preferences.

  • Our channel letters are engineered specifically for the Pacific Northwest climate with IP65 waterproof certification and operating temperatures from -40°C to +60°C. The aluminum construction resists corrosion, and weatherproof LED components ensure years of reliable illumination even in Vancouver's rainiest conditions.

  • Channel letters require minimal maintenance compared to other sign types. We recommend annual inspections to check electrical connections and clean letter faces. Our premium construction includes drain holes in exterior installations to prevent moisture accumulation, and our LED illumination typically provides 50,000+ hours of reliable service.

  • After design approval and permitting, fabrication typically takes 3-4 weeks for standard projects. Installation usually requires 1-2 days depending on complexity and mounting requirements. The entire process from concept to completion averages 6-8 weeks, including permitting.

  • Yes, we can install dimmers or programmable controllers that allow you to adjust brightness levels or create lighting schedules to save energy during daylight hours. For specialty applications, RGB color-changing LEDs can be incorporated for dynamic lighting effects.

 

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