Commercial Backlit Awnings
Make your business stand out day and night with an illuminated exterior shade solution. A well-designed backlit fabric awning serves a dual purpose, providing essential daytime shade while transforming into a highly visible, glowing sign after dark. Anderson Awning expertly fabricates these brilliant structures to help your commercial property attract continuous attention and foot traffic.
Key Benefits for Your Business
24/7 Brand Visibility
After the sun goes down, standard unlit canopies fade into the background. By integrating internal lighting systems, backlit storefront awnings ensure your business location remains bright and inviting all night long. This consistent illumination acts as a powerful marketing tool, drawing the eyes of passing motorists and pedestrians directly to your entrance.
Custom Graphics and Branding
We utilize specialized translucent vinyl fabrics engineered specifically for light diffusion. Our graphics team can apply your corporate logo, custom lettering, and specific brand colors directly onto the material. When the internal lights activate, your graphics are beautifully illuminated from behind, creating a sharp and highly professional glow.
Integrated Weather Protection
Beyond serving as an attractive lighted sign, these structures provide the functional weather protection your patrons expect. They keep your entryway dry during heavy rainstorms and provide cooling shade over your storefront windows during the hottest parts of the day. Blocking direct sunlight helps reduce indoor glare and keeps your commercial cooling costs lower.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What kind of fabric is used for a backlit awning?
We use a premium, heavy-duty translucent vinyl. This material is highly weather-resistant and allows light to pass evenly through the fabric. This creates a smooth, vibrant glow without displaying distracting shadows from the internal aluminum frame.
Are these illuminated structures considered signs?
Yes. Because they display your business name and feature internal lighting, most municipalities classify them as commercial signage. We strongly recommend checking with your local zoning office regarding specific permit requirements for illuminated exterior building signs.
How is the internal lighting system set up?
We install high-efficiency LED lighting fixtures securely within the awning frame. LEDs are the absolute standard choice for these projects because they provide bright, consistent illumination while keeping your overall electrical usage incredibly low.
Can I update the graphics later if my logo changes?
Updating your branding is a very straightforward process. Because the custom aluminum frame remains completely intact and structurally sound, we simply manufacture a new vinyl cover with your updated graphics and install it over the existing lighted framework.
Plan Your Commercial Awning Project
Contact Anderson Awning today to discuss your exterior signage and shade requirements. We will measure your property, review your graphic design options, and build a brilliant illuminated awning to elevate your business exterior.