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Where to learn?
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wildside
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get a hold of a book called "Sign Structures and Foundations" by Peter Horsley
that will get you started with part of it
the actual electrical part, depending on local laws you may need to be UL certified, licensed electrician, etc. to even build them, or sometimes to install them
electrical signage is one of the hardest parts of the sign industry, just below carved dimensional signs in my opinion
it is alot more complicated then just grabbing a book and reading it like i am suggesting, but if you have a real desire to learn it, it is a good starting point.
that will get you started with part of it
the actual electrical part, depending on local laws you may need to be UL certified, licensed electrician, etc. to even build them, or sometimes to install them
electrical signage is one of the hardest parts of the sign industry, just below carved dimensional signs in my opinion
it is alot more complicated then just grabbing a book and reading it like i am suggesting, but if you have a real desire to learn it, it is a good starting point.
OlsonSigns601
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We've been doing them since the 80's. Mostly in these parts its installing an existing sign panel but we do get the occasional request for a completely new sign.
Because I grew up into it, I don't know what questions one would have but like nodrenim said, best way to learn is to work with someone that does them.
Call up a sign shop that is a couple hours away from you. Someone that wouldn't consider you a competitor or a threat and see if they will let you help out on the next install.
I can tell you this, channel letter signs has my lowest markup but I make the most money off them. If you outsource them and just do the installs, you can make a pretty good profit. You will need an Arial lift, an electrician and good relations with city government to get your sign permits approved.
Because I grew up into it, I don't know what questions one would have but like nodrenim said, best way to learn is to work with someone that does them.
Call up a sign shop that is a couple hours away from you. Someone that wouldn't consider you a competitor or a threat and see if they will let you help out on the next install.
I can tell you this, channel letter signs has my lowest markup but I make the most money off them. If you outsource them and just do the installs, you can make a pretty good profit. You will need an Arial lift, an electrician and good relations with city government to get your sign permits approved.