By Signbuild Trade Solutions · Manufacturing guidance for sign-industry partners. Final project specifications are confirmed with your quote.
How the constructions differ
Fabricated letters have a built-up dimensional body. Flat-cut letters have a profile cut from sheet or plate material. Both can reproduce custom lettering and logos, but fine details, depth and fixing requirements need to be reviewed against the artwork.
When illumination matters
For an illuminated fabricated letter, specify where you want light to appear: the face, edge, rear halo or a combined effect. Do not assume a flat-cut letter includes lighting. Identify any separate lighting requirement when discussing the construction.
Material and finish choices
Include the desired material, colour or finish reference and whether the sign is indoors or outdoors. Appearance in a photograph is not a material specification. Confirm the final material, thickness or return depth and finish with the quotation and project drawing.
Mounting and installation
Provide the mounting surface, overall dimensions and proposed installation method. Confirm fixing locations, hardware and any template requirements before production. Site conditions and installation responsibilities should be agreed for the individual project.
How to compare quotations
Compare the same artwork, dimensions, quantity, finish, lighting, mounting scope and delivery destination. A different construction can change the manufacturing and installation scope; confirm those differences instead of comparing headline prices alone.