Red Exit Sign
A red exit sign is an exit sign that features red letters illuminated by red light strips contained within the housing of the exit sign. Red exit signs are used throughout North America and Canada. There are two types of red exit signs: the traditional box shape style and the more aesthetically pleasing Edge-Lit style.
Box shaped exit signs are the most common style of exit sign in North America. This style of exit sign can be constructed from thermoplastic, aluminum, or steel. The most common of those three constructions is thermoplastic because of its great value. Aluminum and steel exit signs, which are slightly more expensive than thermoplastic, are more durable and offer more customizable options.
Box shaped exit signs with red LEDs feature an (light emitting diode) light strip in the color of red, installed on the inside of the exit sign. This light is diffused and when the exit faceplate is attached, the word “EXIT” can be read. The stencil, or thin translucent acrylic insert, which is attached to the faceplate, is also the color red in red exit signs. Greentorch carries every box shaped exit sign in the industry at affordable prices.
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Edge-Lit exit signs are a newer style of exit sign, which provides a higher aesthetic appeal than traditional box shaped exit signs. Edge-Lit exit signs contain two main parts: the housing and the panel. The housing of Edge-Lit exit signs is offered with different color choices such as aluminum, black, and white. Higher end models are offered in even more finishes. The housing can be surface or recessed mounted in either drywall or suspended ceiling installations. The red LEDs for Edge-Lit type exit signs are located within the housing in a strip similar to box shape exit signs.
The other component to Edge-Lit exit signs is the panel, which is made from a high-grade flame resistant acrylic. The acrylic panel is inserted into the surface or recessed housing and aligned with the red strip so that the light from the LEDs shoots through the panel. This illuminates the word “EXIT” which is stenciled onto the face of the panel and is also colored red. Edge-Lit exit signs with red LEDs are offered in single or double face models. Double face models contain a mirrored mylar insert so that the word “EXIT” can be read legibly from either side. Greentorch carries all Edge-Lit exit sign models, from basic to fully customizable units with custom panels and housing colors.
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