Dividing signs into outdoor and indoor categories makes a lot of sense. There are very few signs that would look exactly the same if they were used outdoors vs indoors because outdoor signs have to contend with additional factors. Durability and the ability to withstand our intense sunlight, thunderstorms, snow wind and dry Four Corners climate are key for good outdoor signage.
Outdoor signs also tend to focus on promotion and marketing more than most interior signage. While there are basic informational outdoor signs for safety and directional signage, many outdoor signs are designed to identify businesses and attract people inside. Size is another major factor as outdoor signs require more space to be effective over long distances, often by people traveling by at high speeds.
There are a number of different signs suitable for outdoor use including:
If you’d like to learn more about outdoor signs, please contact Southwest Signs & Graphics where we’re happy to design, manufacture and install commercial outdoor signs for Durango and the Four Corners region.
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.