A.D.A./Regulatory: This refers to signage that falls under the Federal guidelines of the Americans With Disabilities Act, which makes use of relief lettering and Braille symbols for those without sight.

A-Frame/Sandwich Board: A moveable sign which is not attached or secured to the ground and is supported by its own frame, most often a cross-sectional A shape.

Architectural: The most expensive and elaborate of all signage, created to the exact specifications of the designer.  Often constructed from a combination of aluminum sheeting, angles and extrusions, capable of being internally illuminated and manufactured to appear to be a part of the original structure.

Backlit: Internally illuminated signage with translucent acrylic or laser-cut aluminum faces.

Banner: A popular and durable waterproof cloth-like display device coated with a white or colored background (similar to a shiny canvas) which provides multiple applications and uses. May be lettered with vinyl and re-used for temporary or special signage, may be printed with a Flatbed Printer (near photo-quality) and available in a variety of sizes. Mounting options include grommets, Velcro, pole pockets or wall-mounting and banners may even be sewn for greater strength and durability.

Box Sign: Aluminum or steel fabricated frame and body with or without internal illumination designed to display acrylic, aluminum or three-dimensional plastic sign faces.

Channel Letters: Aluminum-walled formed letters mounted on a self-contained raceway with acrylic faces internally lit by neon tubes.  Uses include interior and exterior applications and may be painted to match existing surroundings.

Cut Vinyl: An adhesive-backed sheet material which may be cut into letters, shapes and logos which may be applied directly to many substrates.  Available in thousands of colors and a variety of grades, some which are warranted to last as long as 9 years.

 Decal: The art or process of transferring pictures and images from specially prepared paper to metal, glass and other substrates.

Dimensional Letters: Cast, formed, milled or machined plastic, wood, composite material or metal three-dimensional letters mounted mechanically to wall or sign surfaces.

Directory: A multiple-entry signage system most commonly used to identify businesses in multi-tenant locations. Often lists all tenants and their locations and may include a map or floor plan to help customers locate. Ideal applications allow for easy change of tenant information.

Flag: A piece of cloth or similar durable material used as the symbol for a nation, a government, or a corporation; also a great method of attracting attention when used as decoration.

Job Site: A temporary sign, often made of plywood and posts, used to indicate the people responsible for the construction of a structure, as well as to advertise the coming tenants before the completion of the building.

License Plate: Standard 6" x 12" metal or plastic sign used for advertisement or personalization of motor vehicles.

Magnetic: Temporary or removable signage with custom graphics applied to a magnetic sheet which will stick to most ferrous metal surfaces, such as an automobile or truck.

Marquee Board: A sign panel with track bar installed to provide support for removable letters, for applications which require constant change in the customer's messages, such as restaurant menus and church or school schedules or announcements. Also known as a readerboard.

Menu Board: Signage that allows easy changes to items, prices and lines of text, often associated with the restaurant and drive-thru indrustries.

Monument Sign: A large permanent sign or display built or placed to commemorate a person, event or a company.

Mural: A large graphic display or painting permanently affixed to a wall.

Plaque: Cast metal plaque generally made from bronze or aluminum that has a lifelong finish.

Point Of Purchase (POP): Eye-catching and informative interior signage designed to bring a customer's attention to a particular display or item inside of a retailer's place of business. (Foamcore, Gator Foam and Styrene are popular substrates for this type of applications.)

Poster: An advertising placard or bill for posting in a public place.

Real Estate Rider: Aluminum or Coroplast sign panels mechanically fastened above or below the main display on a Real Estate Sign. Often used for contact information and for details about merchandise or property for sale.

Real Estate Sign: Aluminum or Coroplast sign panels mechanically fastened to a sturdy steel frame which allows easy display for most real estate or sales applications. Industry standard sizes include the customary 18" X 24" or 24" X 36" panels with the customer's message either printed or installed in cut vinyl. A versatile workhorse of the signage industry, more shapes and sizes are being made available every year, including diamond shapes and a variety of add-ons which may be fastened to the original sign.

Sandblasted: Sign foam, Redwood or white cedar with lettering, borders and logos in relief.  Capable of being painted a variety of colors and combinations, often used for large businesses and housing complexes for a classy and expensive look.

Screen Print: Permanent multi-color or single-color printing process which requires a separate screen pattern for each color used in the application.

Static Cling: Removable, transparent, non-adhesive material which may be printed on stuck to clean glass surfaces.

Vehicle Vinyl: A thin adhesive-backed material used to cut out letters, numbers and company logos and applied directly to trucks, vans, trailers, cars, etc.

 Vehicle Wrap: Printed adhesive-backed material applied directly to trucks, vans, trailers, cars, etc. Print may contain photographs and and other graphics desired, and may be used for small sections of the vehicle, as well as covering the entire vehicle with stunning results.

Vinyl Banner: A durable cloth-like material bonded with vinyl for long-lasting wear and colorfastness, available in a variety of colors for interior and exterior use. Most often mounted by use of grommets in combination with rope, bungee cords or mechanical fasteners.