Metal on architecture
Building and Architectural Signage in Metal
Building signage is permanent identity for a facade, entrance or site. This hub covers large-format and architectural signs, freestanding structures and the metal lettering and plaques that finish them.
Types of building signage
Choose by position and scale:
- Facade and roof: large building signs, rooftop signs, high-rise lettering and architectural facade signage.
- Entrance and freestanding: entrance signs, freestanding signs, pylons, totems and monuments.
Metal lettering and plaques
Individual letters can be fabricated in 3D or flat cut in stainless steel, aluminium, brass, copper or corten steel. Plaques and panels can be engraved, etched, laser cut or perforated.
Choosing the right approach
Weigh the viewing distance, the wall or structure, and whether the sign should be lit. Heavy or high signs need a structural check, and many need landlord, body corporate or municipal approval; we flag these during the survey. For lit versions see illuminated signage.
Materials
Metals weather differently, and some develop a patina on purpose. Compare them on our materials and finishes page.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my wall can carry the sign?
We assess the wall type and fixings during the site survey, and a structural check may be needed for heavy or high signs.
Can building signs be lit?
Yes. See illuminated signage for halo-lit, front-lit and other options.
Which metal is best outdoors?
It depends on the look and setting. Our materials guide compares the options honestly.
Building signage services
Large Building SignsLarge building signs are oversized letters, logos and panels fixed to the face of a building so the…View 
Rooftop SignsA rooftop sign is a sign or sign structure mounted on top of a building so it is…View 
High-Rise Building LetteringHigh-rise building lettering is the name and logo fixed at the top or upper levels of a tower…View 
Architectural Facade SignageArchitectural facade signage is signage planned as part of the building design: integrated into cladding, recessed into walls,…View 
Building Entrance SignsBuilding entrance signs identify the front door: lettering above or beside it, canopy signs, address numbers and the…View 
Freestanding Business SignsA freestanding business sign stands on its own foundation at the boundary, entrance or car park of a…View 
Non-Illuminated Pylon SignsA non-illuminated pylon is a tall, freestanding sign with no internal lighting. The brand is carried by applied…View - Totem SignsA totem sign is a slim, vertical, freestanding sign, usually between a boundary-wall sign and a full pylon…View
Non-Illuminated Monument SignsA monument sign is a low, solid, ground-standing sign, usually wider than it is tall, set at an…View 
Stainless Steel LettersStainless steel letters are cut or fabricated from stainless sheet and finished brushed, mirror-polished or painted. They suit…View 
Aluminium LettersAluminium letters are the practical all-rounder of metal signage: light enough for most walls, easy to cut to…View 
Brass Letters and SignsBrass has a golden warmth that painted metal cannot quite copy. It suits heritage buildings, hospitality entrances, professional…View 
Copper Letters and SignsCopper is a metal with a story: bright and rosy when new, then slowly deepening to brown and,…View 
Corten Steel SignsCorten is a weathering steel that forms a stable rust-coloured surface, giving signs a rugged, earthy look that…View 
Laser-Cut Metal SignsLaser cutting lets us turn a logo or pattern into crisp metal with fine detail and tight, repeatable…View 
Fabricated 3D Metal LettersFabricated letters are built like small metal boxes: a face, folded returns and a back, welded or joined…View 
Flat-Cut Metal LettersFlat-cut metal letters are the simplest route to a clean, dimensional sign: each letter is cut from a…View 
Engraved Metal PlaquesAn engraved plaque is a permanent record: a name, a date, a dedication or a building identifier cut…View 
Etched Metal SignsEtching uses a controlled chemical process to eat a pattern or lettering into the surface of metal. The…View 
Perforated Metal SignagePerforated metal signage uses patterns of holes to build images, logos or textures in a metal sheet. The…View
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