Exterior Hanging Signs
Hanging Rectangle Sign Set Pole & Sign
This customizable Hanging Sign is crafted from durable Aluminum Composite Material and designed to showcase your details in a simple, clear, and professional way. Personalize it with your logo, com...
Hanging Square Sign Set Pole & Sign
This customizable Hanging Sign is crafted from durable Aluminum Composite Material and designed to showcase your details in a simple, clear, and professional way. Personalize it with your logo, com...
Custom Projecting Storefront Signs for Businesses
Outdoor hanging signs are one of the most effective exterior signage solutions for increasing storefront visibility, attracting foot traffic, and strengthening business branding. Mounted perpendicular to the building surface, hanging business signs extend outward into pedestrian and vehicle sightlines, making them easier to notice than flat wall signage alone.
At Martin Sign, we design and manufacture custom outdoor hanging signs for storefronts, restaurants, retail stores, hotels, cafes, offices, shopping centers, and commercial buildings. Every sign is fabricated using commercial-grade aluminum, steel, acrylic, weather-resistant finishes, and premium mounting hardware engineered for long-term outdoor durability.
Our exterior hanging signage solutions include:
Businesses choose outdoor hanging signs because they:
Modern outdoor commercial signs are designed to combine branding, durability, and architectural aesthetics while maintaining visibility in busy retail environments.
WHAT ARE OUTDOOR HANGING SIGNS?
Outdoor hanging signs are exterior business signs mounted perpendicular to a building wall using brackets, poles, chains, or projecting hardware systems.
Unlike flat wall signs, hanging signs extend outward from the storefront, allowing pedestrians and passing traffic to see the business from multiple angles.
TYPES OF OUTDOOR HANGING SIGNS
Square Hanging Signs
Square hanging signs provide clean symmetrical branding with excellent logo visibility and balanced architectural appearance.
Best for: boutiques, cafes, salons, office buildings, retail storefronts
Square hanging signs are popular because they maximize branding space while maintaining modern storefront aesthetics. The square shape works well for logos and short business names.
Blade Signs (Projecting Signs)
Blade signs (also called projecting signs) extend outward perpendicular to the building wall for maximum pedestrian visibility. These are the classic "hanging pub sign" style.
Best for: restaurants, bars, downtown storefronts, shopping districts, urban retail environments
Blade signs are commonly used in walkable commercial districts because they increase visibility from both directions of foot traffic. A pedestrian approaching from either direction can see the edge of the sign.
Illuminated Hanging Signs
Illuminated hanging signs use LED lighting systems for nighttime visibility and stronger branding after dark.
Lighting options include:
- front lit signs (LEDs shine through the face)
- halo lit signs (LEDs glow behind the sign)
- edge lit acrylic (modern, clean glow)
- double-sided illuminated signs (both sides light up)
Best for: restaurants, bars, nightlife businesses, hotels, late-night retail stores
Double-Sided Hanging Signs
Double-sided outdoor signs display branding on both faces for visibility from multiple directions.
Best for: corner storefronts, pedestrian walkways, outdoor shopping centers, busy streets
A double-sided sign ensures your business is visible whether someone is approaching from the north or south. Single-sided signs are only visible from one direction.
EXTERIOR SIGNS FOR BUSINESS
Exterior business signs help companies improve brand visibility, customer navigation, and professional appearance.
Martin Sign manufactures custom exterior commercial signs including:
Professional outdoor signage improves:
Businesses with high-quality exterior signs often achieve stronger local brand recognition and improved customer engagement. Your sign is often the first thing a potential customer sees — make it count.
BENEFITS OF OUTDOOR HANGING BUSINESS SIGNS
BEST MATERIALS FOR OUTDOOR HANGING SIGNS
Aluminum Hanging Signs
Aluminum is lightweight, rust-resistant, and ideal for long-term outdoor signage. Powder-coated aluminum is the most popular choice for commercial hanging signs.
Best for: storefront signs, commercial buildings, retail environments
Powder-coated aluminum signs are highly durable for exterior commercial use and resist fading, chipping, and corrosion.
Steel Hanging Signs
Steel signs provide additional strength for large hanging sign systems and high-wind environments. Heavier than aluminum but extremely strong.
Best for: large commercial signs, industrial branding, heavy-duty installations
Acrylic Hanging Signs
Acrylic signs provide modern aesthetics and work especially well for illuminated hanging signage. Lightweight with excellent light diffusion.
Best for: office signs, retail interiors, illuminated business branding
OUTDOOR SIGN DESIGN OPTIONS
Modern outdoor sign design focuses heavily on:
ILLUMINATED VS NON-ILLUMINATED HANGING SIGNS
| Illuminated Signs | Non-Illuminated Signs | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Night visibility: High (visible after dark) | Night visibility: Limited (depends on ambient lighting) | ||
| Energy usage: Requires LEDs (low cost, pennies per day) | Energy usage: No electricity needed | ||
| Branding impact: Strong after dark | Branding impact: Daytime focused | ||
| Maintenance: Moderate (LEDs last 50,000+ hours) | Maintenance: Minimal (just cleaning) | ||
| Cost: Higher than non-illuminated | Cost: Lower than illuminated | ||
| Best for: Restaurants, bars, nightlife, late-night retail | Best for: Offices, boutiques, businesses that close before dark |
Our recommendation: If you are open after sunset, get illuminated signs. The extra cost is worth the nighttime visibility.
INDUSTRIES THAT USE OUTDOOR HANGING SIGNS
Outdoor hanging signs are widely used across commercial industries.
Common industries include:
- restaurants
- cafes and coffee shops
- retail stores
- salons and barbershops
- bars and pubs
- hotels
- office buildings
- boutiques
- shopping centers
- service businesses (dry cleaning, repair shops, etc.)
Businesses in pedestrian-heavy areas (downtown districts, shopping streets, boardwalks) often benefit the most from projecting outdoor signage systems. If people walk past your business on a sidewalk, a hanging sign is one of your best investments.
HOW OUTDOOR HANGING SIGNS ARE MADE
Step 1 — Design Consultation
We review your storefront, branding, visibility goals, mounting surface (brick, wood, stucco, etc.), and local wind load requirements.
Step 2 — Digital Proof Approval
A production-ready sign proof is created showing exact dimensions, colors, materials, and mounting method. You approve before fabrication.
Step 3 — CNC & Metal Fabrication
Sign panels, brackets, and dimensional elements are precision cut using CNC routers and laser equipment.
Step 4 — Painting & Finishing
Signs receive powder coating, painting, polishing, or illuminated system integration. All finishing done in-house.
Step 5 — Mounting Preparation
Commercial-grade brackets, poles, or hanging chains are prepared for installation. Mounting hardware included.
Step 6 — Quality Inspection
Every sign is inspected for finish quality, structural integrity, and (for illuminated signs) light uniformity.
Step 7 — Packaging & Shipping
Signs are securely packaged and shipped nationwide with installation instructions and mounting hardware.
Choose Faux Neon Signs
LED-based, shatterproof, energy efficient, cool to touch. Perfect for creating Instagram-worthy moments and vintage vibes.
Perfect for: Bars, gaming rooms, weddings, restaurants, salons, content creator studios, social media backdrops
Key benefits: Uses 80% less energy than glass neon | 50,000+ hour lifespan | RGB color-changing available | Cool to touch — safe for kids and customers
Faux Neon Signs
Choose Illuminated Channel Letters (Front Lit)
LEDs shine through colored acrylic faces. Visible from hundreds of feet away. The classic "storefront letter" look.
Perfect for: Fast food restaurants, gas stations, banks, high-traffic retail, strip malls, pharmacies
Key benefits: Maximum brightness | Visible day and night | Weatherproof IP65 rating | UL-listed components
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Choose LED Dimensional Letters (Halo Lit)
Soft glow behind each letter. Letters appear to float off the wall. No glare — just elegant, sophisticated illumination.
Perfect for: Luxury retail, boutiques, hotels, corporate offices, law firms, banks, spas, high-end restaurants
Key benefits: Premium floating appearance | Soft non-glaring light | Stainless steel or aluminum construction | 50,000+ hour LEDs
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Choose Non Illuminated Dimensional Letters
Solid 3D letters. No LEDs. No transformers. No electrician needed. Just clean, professional, permanent branding.
Perfect for: Offices that close before dark, boutiques, medical offices, law firms, schools, churches, budget-conscious projects
Key benefits: Lowest cost option | Zero electricity cost | Zero maintenance | Any color, any font, any material
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WHY BUSINESSES CHOOSE MARTIN SIGN
Frequently Asked Questions
An outdoor hanging sign is a business sign mounted perpendicular to a building wall using brackets or projecting hardware systems. Also called blade signs or projecting signs.
Yes. Hanging signs improve pedestrian visibility and help businesses stand out in busy retail environments. Customers can see them from farther away and from both directions.
Aluminum(lightweight, rustproof, most popular), steel(extra strength for large signs), and acrylic(modern look, good for illumination) are the most durable materials for exterior hanging signage.
Yes. Hanging signs can include LED front lighting, halo lighting (glow behind the sign), edge lighting, or illuminated acrylic faces.
Double-sided signs improve visibility from both directions and are ideal for pedestrian-heavy streets, corner storefronts, and outdoor shopping centers. Single-sided costs less but only works for one direction of traffic.
Commercial-grade outdoor signs can last 7–15 years or longer depending on materials, weather exposure, and maintenance. Aluminum and steel signs last the longest.
Many cities require permits for projecting or hanging business signs depending on size, weight, and placement. We provide engineering drawings and specs for your permit application.
Typical extension is 2 to 4 feet from the building wall. Local codes may have specific requirements. We help you determine the correct projection for your location.
Yes. Martin Sign fabricates fully custom hanging signs using your logo, typography, colors, and branding specifications. Any shape, any color, any material.
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