Fascia signs
The primary sign band above the entrance, sized to the frontage and the viewing distance.
EDMONTON · BUILDING SIGNS
Building signage
done properly.
Building signage is the identification people use to find you: the sign on the fascia, the lettering on the wall, the tenant panel on the shared entrance, the structure at the driveway.
Frontage plans building signs around the actual construction—what the wall is made of, where the power is, what the landlord allows and what the city requires—then designs to fit rather than forcing a stock product onto the facade.
Building sign types
Dimensional wall lettering
Fabricated or cut letters mounted directly to masonry, cladding or curtain wall.
Illuminated building identification
Lit lettering or cabinets for buildings that need to be found after dark.
Tenant & directory panels
Consistent identification for multi-tenant buildings, including entrance directories.
Pylon & monument structures
Freestanding identification at the property line or driveway entrance.
Address & wayfinding signage
Building numbers, entrance markers, parking and loading direction.
What we work through before building anything
Wall construction
Brick, block, EIFS, metal panel and curtain wall each need different fixings and different waterproofing detail.
Zoning and permits
Sign allowances differ by property and sign type; we confirm what your site permits before design is finalised.
Landlord sign criteria
Leased buildings usually have a written sign standard. We work inside it and get approvals in writing.
Electrical access
Where power comes from, who ties it in, and where the disconnect goes.
Sightlines
How the sign reads from the road, the parking lot and the sidewalk—not just on a drawing.
Access and equipment
Lift requirements, traffic control and scheduling around your operating hours.
Related work
Storefront ProgramBuilding Signage
Fascia LetteringExterior Signage
Pylon StructureFreestanding Signage
Images shown are Frontage concept visuals representing the applications we manage.
Common questions
How big can my building sign be?
Size is usually governed by the zoning for the property, the width of the frontage and, on leased buildings, the landlord's sign criteria. We check all three before designing rather than after.
Will mounting a sign damage the building?
Properly detailed mounting doesn't. Penetrations are sealed, hardware is matched to the wall construction, and on leased premises we plan for a clean removal at the end of the term.
Can you replace an existing sign on our building?
Yes. Removal, patching or covering the old footprint and installing the new sign is normal scope for us, and it's often the point where a permit update is required.
Related services
Exterior signage
The wider set of signs that live outside the building.
Channel letters
The most common fascia sign, explained in detail.
Sign installation
Lift work, mounting and electrical for building-mounted signs.
GOT A BUILDING TO BRAND?
Send us the address and a photo. We'll tell you what fits.
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