Blog: LED Signs

So you've had an exterior illuminated sign at your place of business for a while. Maybe the bulbs need replacement from time to time, but it's a hassle to have to call the sign company to make the repair every time. And making sure the parking lot/parking garage lights are lit can take a lot of time...

Since 1952, Parvin-Clauss Sign Company has worked with design firms and architects collaborating on sign concepts for the built environment.  Adding our expertise in sign construction and component options results in a finished product that exceeds the customer's expectations. Often our clients com...

Hundreds of people drive by your business and see your exterior signage. How well does your sign illuminate? Like many businesses in the area, you may have noticed that your sign illumination is a challenge in the colder winter months. Converting your signs to LED illumination is a smart and energy...

Chicagoland weather is certainly uncertain: 60 degrees one day, a blizzard a few days later. The weather may be unreliable in the Midwest but it helps to rely on a sign company that's used to the weather when you're planning your sign project When your exterior sign project can't wait, choose a desi...

Why choose LED (Light-emitting diode) illumination over neon or fluorescent bulbs for your exterior signs? Here's 6 reasons: 1. Energy savings - White LEDs can save 60-70% on electricity consumption versus neon or fluorescent bulbs. 2. Safety - LEDs have a secondary power of 12 volts compa...

From Crain's Chicago: Chicago is pushing the off button on the proliferation of brightly lit electronic advertising signs, at least temporarily. Supported by Mayor Rahm Emanuel, a nine-month moratorium on new permits for “dynamic image display” signs smaller than 100 square feet breezed through the...

It's that blustery time of year when the last vestiges of winter howl through and our attention is drawn to feats of hoop prowess. Chances are your co-workers are making picks and filling out grids, just as they do every year at this time. Chances are it's cold and windy, yet the days are getting lo...

This classic theatre in the western suburb of Oak Park, Illinois, is one of the best examples of an Art Deco style movie palace in the Chicago area. It opened in 1936 with a seating capacity of 1,464. Originally designed by architect Thomas Lamb, the building has expanded and evolved over the ye...

Parvin-Clauss Sign Company, in the business of fabricating signs since 1952, is ready to partner with you on your next sign project. Looking for an illuminated sign cabinet? Here's an Idea. Choose and American-made sign with state-of-the-art GE lighting solutions, that provide the perfect blueprint...

Why have an illuminated exterior sign? Here are three reasons: 1. Your brand identity will be communicated effectively to your customer. 2. Your sign will attract the mobile market, potential customers driving by every day. 3. Your illuminated sign will advertise your business to the public...