Backlit Address Numbers

Backlit Address Numbers Example

Backlit address numbers advantages

Make sure your house or company can be found day and night with backlit address numbers that provide a brilliant glow that’s easy to see.
The address numbers are so important, from essential to postmen and package delivery services trying to drop off Amazon packages, to family and friends who visit during the holidays, and even to emergency responders where every second counts.
The backlit address numbers can be seen no matter the time of day. Offering a beautiful glow that lights up your numbers with brilliant clarity, these address numbers are the perfect solution to ensure your house or company always gets noticed when it’s most important.

Backlit address numbers options

Luxury backlit metal letters

Numbers Shell: 3D fabricated metal number shell, 304 stainless steel by default. The finish could be mirror polished, brushed, painted/powder coated in color or plated.
Acrylic back-panel: CNC engraved acrylic back-panel, parts in the numbers shell and some part is visible from outside.
Installation: Need not be off the backing wall.
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Classic backlit metal letters

Numbers Shell: 3D fabricated metal number shell, 304 stainless steel by default. The finish could be mirror polished, brushed, painted/powder coated in color or plated
Acrylic back-panel: Laser cutting opal acrylic back-panel, in the numbers shell and invisible from outside, used to make the lighting uniform.
Installation: Must off the backing wall.
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Backlit acrylic letters

Numbers Shell: Painted/powder coated CNC engraved solid acrylic letters shell.
Acrylic back-panel: CNC engraved acrylic back-panel, parts in the numbers shell and some part is visible from outside.
Installation: Need not be off the backing wall.
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Backlit address numbers FAQ

How to determine the right address numbers size?

The key to determining the right address number size is by measuring how far the mounting location is to the middle of the street (this is where guests read a home address mostly).
Signage rules on vehicle speed don't apply to light up address numbers since people slow down when in a residential area as they try to locate the address numbers.
In our experience, there is a roughly proportional relationship between the height of the address numbers and the best visible distances , generally 10 to 12 times. For example, a 10 inches height address number can be distinguished well from a distance of about 100 inches to 120 inches.

What's the best font for backlit address numbers?

Of course, style is very important for address numbers, but after all, address numbers are not art but daily necessities, and the people who'll be responding to an urgent crisis right at your residence will check for address numbers as well. So for the address numbers, it is vital that you prioritize readability instead of style.
Sans serif fonts that are thick like Helvetica will maximize your lighted house number's visibility. Many contemporary and modern address numbers are designed to be highly visible. This must be your goal.
Script fonts, thin, decorative font styles, and serif-style fonts can decrease your address' visibility from the road. For instance, Victorian and vintage light up address numbers, including Art Deco tend to be stylized. This makes them difficult to read or see from a distance.
BTW, the spacing of backlit address numbers is crucial for readability. Designers call the spacing "kerning". Too big or too close kerning all will create visibility issues.

Should I choose the customized address numbers?

What we always recommend is to have customized light up address numbers. In this way, you will have the chance to adjust the font type and size to ensure the address numbers you mount are the ones that guests and neighbors admire year after year. Only the customized address numbers really fit you, from the fonts, size, finishes, to lighting color, our high quality custom backlit address numbers will be a part of your house well.

Can the backlit address numbers be used outdoors?

The backlit address numbers can be used outdoors very well, don't worry.
We use the 304 stainless steel by default to build the numbers shell, which is good enough for most surroundings, if your house is near the sea, then we will use the marine grade 316 stainless steel.
And for the LED lighting source, we will use the IP67 LED for the backlit address numbers. If your area has a rainy season or often has heavy rain, we will add leak holes to your backlit address numbers to improve the service life.

Do you have the UL certification?

Yes, we have the UL certification, and if you will use the backlit address numbers in the USA, we will add the UL labels on the numbers shell.