Advice and Answers

Straight answers to your signage questions.

Explore our signage advice and answers across everything from vehicle wraps and building signage to approvals, installation, costs and sustainable solutions.

Building, Architectural and Exterior Signage

Do building signs need council approval?

Often they can. Requirements vary by council, site and sign type. We can help with signage drawings and information for the application, but the important thing is checking early.

Can you install signs high on a building?

Yes. Building signage can require boom lifts, scissor lifts, cranes or other access methods depending on the site. Access is part of our planning because it can affect both construction and installation cost.

Can you replace an existing building sign?

Yes. We can remove the old sign, assess what can be reused and install the new signage. Sometimes existing frames or electrical infrastructure can be retained; other times starting again gives a better long-term result.

Can an old building sign be refurbished?

Often, yes. Faces, graphics, lighting and finishes may be able to be replaced without rebuilding the entire structure. Send us photos and we can tell you whether refurbishment is sensible or whether it is likely to become false economy.

How much does commercial building signage cost?

It varies enormously. A modest fascia sign and a multi-metre illuminated fabricated logo are completely different projects. Give us a photo, dimensions, location and logo and we can normally establish a sensible direction and budget quickly.

How long does a building signage project take?

Simple signs can be quick; fabricated, illuminated, engineered and approved signs need more time. If signage is tied to a new building opening, tenancy handover or rebrand date, we want that date at the beginning.

Can you manage all the signage for a new building?

Yes. Rather than splitting the project between different suppliers, we can coordinate external identification, wayfinding, directories, statutory signs, window graphics and internal branding as one signage package.

What is architectural signage?

Architectural signage is signage designed as part of the building rather than as an afterthought. It can include fabricated letters, illuminated signs, pylons, directories, wayfinding, feature signs and identification signage that work with the architecture and brand.

Can building signage be designed for future tenant changes?

Yes. On multi-tenant buildings we often recommend modular panels, replaceable tenant sections or systems that can be updated without remaking the whole sign. That can save a lot over the life of the property.

What signage should I put on my commercial building?

I would start with how people approach the site and what they need to recognise first. Usually there is one primary building identification sign, then supporting entry, pylon, directional and internal signage. More signs are not automatically better.

Can sustainable options be used for building signage?

Yes, depending on the application. Through ENVIROEdge we can look at material selection, efficient LED illumination, direct printing, reuse and product longevity. The alternative still has to perform properly in the environment.

How do I choose the right size for a building sign?

Viewing distance and building scale matter enormously. A sign that feels huge on a computer screen can disappear on a large facade. We like to superimpose the design onto a photo or elevation so you can judge it in context before manufacture.

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