Neon signs were the original “light up sign.” Neon signs are made by bending thin glass tubes then filling them with a gas. Once the ends of the glass tubes are closed off by electrodes, voltage is applied and the tubes start to glow. The color of the glow Depends on what type of gas is pumped into the tubes.
One reason store owners prefer a neon sign is because of its visibility in the daytime and at night. Unlike lighted cabinet signs that can only be visible at night, neon signs emit such a bright glow that they still are visible during direct sunlight. Due to the growth in popularity of LED lighted signs that are made overseas, neon signage is becoming less prominent and fewer sign companies are advertising them. There are still a handful of sign companies such as SignWorks that can produce these hard to find signs.
If you are interested in a neon sign quote or any other type of signage feel free to contact us at 510-357-2000 or email us at info@signworks.us.com.