Pylon Signs and Pole Signs – Arizona | Addisigns Gallery
Looking for pylon signs or pole signs that command attention from the roadway or highway? You’ve come to the right place.
Since 1955, Addisigns has been creating custom pylon and pole signs that stand tall and get noticed for businesses across Southern and Central Arizona. Whether you need a towering multi-tenant pylon for a shopping center or a single-pole sign for your standalone business, our experienced team delivers quality craftsmanship at competitive prices.
PYLON AND POLE SIGN SUMMARY BOX
Pylon signs and pole signs are tall, freestanding structures designed for maximum visibility from highways and busy streets. Pylon signs feature covered poles with architectural finishes and can display multiple tenants, while pole signs use exposed single or double poles for simpler, more affordable installations. Addisigns has been fabricating, installing, and maintaining these high-impact signs throughout Arizona since 1955, using premium materials built to withstand our harsh desert climate.
Pylon Signs and Pole Signs Gallery
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What Are Pylon Signs?
Pylon signs are large, architecturally finished freestanding signs that tower above the landscape to capture attention from great distances. These impressive structures feature poles covered with decorative materials like stone, brick, stucco, or textured panels that create a polished, professional appearance.
The covered pole design allows pylon signs to display multiple business tenants in shopping centers, business parks, and commercial complexes. You’ll recognize them as the tall signs at major intersections showing which restaurants, retailers, and services are located in the complex.
Pylon signs typically range from 20 to 100 feet tall, making them visible from highways and busy arterials. They’re perfect for locations where you need to attract motorists traveling at high speeds.
What Are Pole Signs?
Pole signs are simpler, more straightforward freestanding signs mounted on one or two exposed poles. These structures elevate your business sign high enough to be seen from a distance without the architectural covering of a pylon.
Think of the classic McDonald’s golden arches mounted on a tall pole, or the signs you see at truck stops along the freeway. A single thick pole holds a large cabinet sign high above the ground, creating visibility for travelers and local traffic alike.
Pole signs are generally more affordable than pylons because they use simpler construction. They work exceptionally well for single-business locations like gas stations, fast food restaurants, hotels, and standalone retail stores.
The exposed pole design means faster installation and lower material costs while still delivering the height and visibility your business needs.
Where Pylon and Pole Signs Work Best
Shopping Centers and Business Parks Multi-tenant pylon signs help visitors quickly identify which businesses are located in your complex. Each tenant gets panel space to display their brand, creating a unified directory that serves everyone.
Highway and Freeway Locations When your business sits near major roadways, tall pylon or pole signs ensure motorists can spot you in time to exit. These signs work 24/7 to direct traffic to your location.
Gas Stations and Convenience Stores Pole signs advertising your fuel prices and brand are essential for attracting highway travelers. The height ensures visibility from far enough away that drivers can safely exit.
Hotels and Restaurants Travelers need to spot your business from a distance to plan their stop. Illuminated pylon and pole signs work day and night to bring customers to your door.
Standalone Retail Locations When your business doesn’t share a shopping center, a pole sign marks your location and establishes your presence in the community.
Built to Last in Arizona’s Harsh Climate
Arizona weather can be brutal on outdoor signage. The scorching sun, monsoon storms, dust devils, and extreme temperature swings destroy poorly constructed signs quickly.
Mike Addis has seen plenty of pylon and pole signs fail in our desert environment. That’s why we use only premium materials and proven construction methods.
Our pylon structures are built with heavy-gauge steel frames that won’t bend or twist in high winds. The cabinet faces use aluminum that won’t rust or corrode in monsoon rains.
For pole signs, we use commercial-grade steel poles with proper foundation depth to handle wind loads. Every connection point is reinforced and weatherproofed.
The graphics and lighting components are protected inside sealed cabinets that keep out dust and moisture. Your sign will maintain its professional appearance year after year.
We engineer every pylon and pole sign to handle 90+ mph monsoon winds. When other signs are damaged or destroyed, yours will still be standing tall and working perfectly.
Pylon and Pole Sign Materials and Features
Heavy-Gauge Steel Construction
The structural framework for both pylons and poles uses commercial-grade steel designed for outdoor installations. We calculate wind loads and engineer proper foundation requirements for your specific site.
For pylon signs, the steel structure is then covered with your choice of architectural finishes that complement your property.
Aluminum Cabinet Faces
Sign cabinets are fabricated from marine-grade aluminum that won’t rust in Arizona’s occasional heavy rains. The aluminum is lightweight yet incredibly strong, providing decades of service.
LED Illumination
Energy-efficient LED lighting ensures your sign remains visible 24/7. LED technology uses a fraction of the electricity of older fluorescent or neon systems while providing brighter, more consistent illumination.
LEDs last 50,000+ hours before requiring replacement. That’s years of maintenance-free operation.
Decorative Pylon Coverings
Pylon poles can be covered with stone veneer, brick, stucco, metal panels, or custom finishes that match your building architecture. These coverings transform a simple pole into an architectural statement.
Multi-Tenant Changeable Panels
Shopping center pylons include tenant panel systems that allow easy updates when businesses change. Individual panels can be replaced without disturbing the rest of the sign.
Digital Message Centers
Many modern pylons incorporate LED digital displays that let you change messages instantly. Advertise specials, announce events, or update fuel prices with the push of a button.
Complete Pylon and Pole Sign Solutions
Unlike sign shops that only handle fabrication, Addisigns provides complete solutions from concept through maintenance.
Custom Design and Engineering
Our design team creates pylon and pole signs sized perfectly for your location and visibility needs. We’ll provide professional renderings showing exactly how your sign will look.
We calculate proper height based on traffic speeds, setback requirements, and sight lines. Every design meets local code requirements.
Professional Fabrication
Our U.L. certified manufacturing facility in Tucson houses the equipment needed to fabricate commercial-grade pylon and pole signs. This allows us to control quality and maintain competitive pricing.
We don’t outsource fabrication. We build your sign right here in Arizona.
Expert Installation
Our experienced crews handle foundation work, steel erection, electrical connections, and final mounting. With our fleet of crane trucks and bucket trucks, we can safely install signs up to 100 feet tall.
Every installation includes final inspection and testing to ensure everything works perfectly before we leave your site.
Permit Coordination
Addisigns has been working with municipalities throughout Southern Arizona for over 60 years. Our permit specialist understands sign codes in Tucson, Phoenix, Casa Grande, and surrounding communities.
We handle the applications, variance requests if needed, and code compliance documentation. You won’t have to navigate the bureaucracy yourself.
Why Choose Addisigns for Your Pylon and Pole Signs?
Family-Owned Arizona Experience Since 1955
Addisigns isn’t a national chain. We’re a local, family-owned company with deep roots in Tucson and extensive experience throughout the Phoenix metro area.
The saguaros have grown quite a bit taller since Tom Addis opened shop in 1955. You can still see many of his original sign designs dotting the Arizona landscape today.
Real People Answer the Phone
When you call Addisigns at 520-748-1540, you’ll talk to real people, not a call center or voicemail system. Mike and Kathy Addis are friendly, down-to-earth folks who treat their employees well and their customers even better.
This personal touch is a key differentiator between Addisigns and other sign companies.
Mike Addis Personally Oversees Every Project
Unlike larger operations where your project is just another number, Mike Addis personally ensures every pylon and pole sign meets our high standards.
We take the time to understand your business and your visibility goals. Your sign isn’t just about height – it’s about representing who you are to every person who drives past.
Complete In-House Capabilities
From initial consultation through permit acquisition, fabrication, installation, and ongoing maintenance – we handle every step in-house. This means better quality control, faster turnaround, and one point of contact throughout your project.
Our U.L. certified facility and experienced craftsmen ensure your tall signage is built to last.
Coverage Throughout Southern and Central Arizona
We serve Tucson, Phoenix and surrounding areas, Casa Grande, Vail, Marana, Oro Valley, Sierra Vista, Douglas, Nogales, Willcox, Green Valley, Yuma, Benson, and all of Southern Arizona.
Our fleet of specialized equipment allows us to handle installations of any height anywhere in our service area.
Pylon and Pole Sign Repair and Maintenance
Already have a pylon or pole sign that needs attention? We repair damaged cabinets, replace outdated tenant panels, refresh faded graphics, and upgrade old fluorescent lighting to modern LED technology.
From simply replacing a bulb to full-scale refurbishment, our experienced technicians are ready to help. Give us a call today to schedule your sign service or repair.
Sometimes a refurbishment is all you need to give your property a fresh, updated look without the expense of complete replacement.
Maintenance and Longevity
Properly maintained pylon and pole signs typically last 15-20 years in Arizona. We recommend annual inspection and cleaning to keep them looking their best and functioning properly.
Annual maintenance includes checking all electrical connections, cleaning cabinet faces, inspecting structural components, and testing lighting systems. Catching small issues early prevents expensive emergency repairs later.
The steel framework often outlasts the cabinet faces and graphics. When your sign needs updating, we can replace just the visible components while keeping the structure, extending your investment’s life.
LED lighting systems require minimal maintenance compared to older technology. Once installed, they provide years of reliable operation with no bulb changes needed.
Get Started Today
Ready to make your business visible from the highway with professional pylon or pole signs? Contact Addisigns for a free consultation and quote.
We’ll visit your location, discuss your visibility goals, and provide design options that work within your budget. No pressure – just honest advice from people who care about your success.
Your business deserves signage that works as hard as you do. Let Addisigns create custom pylon or pole signs that tower above the competition and direct customers to your door for years to come.
Proudly serving Tucson, Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Scottsdale, Glendale, Peoria, Cave Creek, Fountain Hills, Casa Grande, and all of Southern and Central Arizona
Proudly serving Tucson, Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa, Gilbert, Chandler, Scottsdale, Glendale, Peoria, Cave Creek, Fountain Hills, and all of Southern and Central Arizona.