Outdoor LED Signs & Billboards

Where outdoor LED signs work

Three cabinet sizes, one for every sign

Which pixel pitch do you need?

Pitch is the distance between pixels in millimeters. Smaller pitch means a sharper picture up close and a higher price. A good rule of thumb is about 3.3 ft of viewing distance per millimeter.

Rule of thumb only. Readability also depends on letter size, contrast and how fast traffic is moving, so we confirm pitch from your site photo before quoting.

1 x 2 ft panel specifications

2 x 4 ft cabinet specifications

3 x 4 ft frames are also available.

1 x 1 meter billboard cabinet specifications

1,000 x 1,000 mm (39.4 in) cabinet, 50 mm (2 in) deep, 24 kg (53 lb), front and back service. 750 x 1,000 mm and 500 x 1,000 mm cabinets are also available.

What every cabinet has in common

Know this before you buy

• Check your city's sign ordinance first. Most cities limit digital sign size, night brightness and how often the message changes.
• The structure matters as much as the screen. Retrofitting an existing cabinet is the cheapest path; a new pole or monument needs footings and engineering.
• You need power at the sign. A 4 x 8 ft P6.3 sign averages about 720 W and can peak near 2,400 W.
• Pick pitch by viewing distance, not by the spec sheet. Paying for P3 on a highway sign buys detail nobody can see.
• Plan who makes the content. A great screen with a cluttered slide still loses to a clean static sign. Our design team can build it.

How to order

1. Send the site

   Size you want or the existing sign's measurements, a photo of the site, single or double-sided, and how far away drivers or walkers will be.

2. We spec the sign

   We pick the cabinet size and pixel pitch for your viewing distance and lay the cabinets out on your sign face.

3. Get a price

   Your quote lists the resolution, brightness, power draw and lead time. Tell us if you need the structure and installation quoted too.

4. Approve and go live

   Approve the layout, the sign is built and delivered, and you start loading content from your phone.

Also available: double-faced 4 x 8 ft signs and 12 x 24 ft billboards, a 43 in outdoor LED A-frame sidewalk screen (P2.5), and indoor fine-pitch LED video walls. Ask in your quote request.

Outdoor LED sign questions

What is an outdoor LED sign?

An outdoor LED sign is a full-color video screen built for weather, made of sealed aluminum cabinets packed with red, green and blue LEDs. It shows anything you can put on a screen: video, photos, specials, time and temperature. Ours are IP66 sealed, run 4,000 to 11,000 nits depending on pixel pitch, and are built to the size of your sign from 1 x 2 ft panels, 2 x 4 ft or 3 x 4 ft cabinets, or 1 x 1 meter cabinets for billboards.

What pixel pitch do I need for an outdoor LED sign?

Pixel pitch is the distance between pixels in millimeters, and it sets how close people can stand before the picture breaks into dots. A common rule of thumb is about 3.3 feet of viewing distance for every millimeter: P10 looks right from roughly 33 ft and beyond, P6 from about 20 ft, P4 from about 13 ft and P2.5 from about 8 ft. Roadside and highway signs usually run P6 to P10. Signs read up close at a storefront or entrance need P2.5 to P4.

Is an LED sign bright enough in direct Alabama sun?

Yes. The cabinets run 4,000 to 11,000 nits depending on pitch, which reads in full afternoon sun. A light sensor or a schedule dims the sign at night so it isn't glaring and stays within local brightness rules.

How do I change what's on the sign?

A weatherproof controller mounts at the sign and connects over Wi-Fi, wired internet or 4G. You load and schedule content from a computer, tablet or phone, check that the sign is on and working, adjust brightness and turn it on or off remotely.

What sizes can you build?

Almost any size. Signs built from 1 x 2 ft panels grow in 1 ft steps, which suits monument signs and message centers. Larger signs use 2 x 4 ft or 3 x 4 ft cabinets, and billboards and building walls use 1 x 1 meter cabinets. We also quote double-faced 4 x 8 ft signs and double-faced 12 x 24 ft billboards.

How much power does an outdoor LED sign use?

It depends on size and content. As an example, a 4 x 8 ft sign built from four 2 x 4 ft cabinets at P6.3 averages about 720 watts and can peak around 2,400 watts on a full white screen, on 110V or 220V AC. Your quote lists average and maximum draw so your electrician can size the circuit.

Will an LED sign hold up to storms and heat?

The cabinets are die-cast or extruded aluminum, sealed to IP66 against rain and dust, and rated to run from -22 to 140 °F. The cabinets are rated for winds up to 150 mph, but the pole, monument or wall they mount to has to be engineered for your site too.

Can I upgrade to a sharper screen later?

Yes. Every pixel pitch in a cabinet family fits the same mounting frame, so you can move to a higher-resolution face later without rebuilding the structure.

Do I need a permit for a digital sign?

Usually. Most cities regulate digital signs, including size, setback, night brightness and how often the message can change. Check with your city before you order. We can set the sign's brightness and message timing to match what your permit allows.

What do I send to get an outdoor LED sign quote?

The size you want (or a photo of the existing sign cabinet with measurements), single or double-sided, the address or a photo of the site, how far away people will be reading it from, whether power is already at the sign, and what you plan to show. Tell us if you need the structure and installation quoted too.

Quote my outdoor LED sign

Put the sign size and single or double-sided in the form, and attach a photo of the site or the existing sign. A real person at our Birmingham shop reads every request and sends back a layout, a price and a lead time, usually within one business day.

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