Serving Durango, Cortez, Pagosa Springs, Bayfield & Silverton, CO.


Dividing signs into exterior and interior categories can be handy because there are few signs that should be exactly the same regardless of where they’re going to be used. Exterior signs have to contend with many factors that don’t apply to interior signs. Durability and the ability to stand up against the occasionally harsh Four Corners weather is key for exterior signage.

Exterior signage also tends to be focused more on promotion and marketing than interior. Of course there are standard informational exterior signs, such as those used to state policies, rules and parking hours. But many exterior signs are big, showy, and are meant to identify businesses and attract people inside. The largest signs tend to be used outdoors, where there is more space and more need to reach greater distances.

There are a number of different signs that can be suitable for exterior use, such as:

If you’d like to learn more about exterior signs, please contact Southwest Signs & Graphics where we’re happy to design, manufacture and install your commercial exterior signs throughout  the Durango area.

We serve in Durango, Cortez, Pagosa Springs, Bayfield, Silverton, Dolores, Telluride, Ignacio, Mancos and Hesperus, CO as well as Aztec and Farmington, NM and many more.