Dave’s Signs is your Thousand Oaks sign company. Why do we say that? That’s because several of our most eye-catching signs are located in Thousand Oaks and other areas in Conejo Valley, CA.

And besides being nice to look at, our custom signs solve critical business challenges. For instance, they increase foot traffic and attract the attention of potential customers, bettering your bottom line.

For this city page, we thought we’d put together a collection of some of the best customs signs we’ve created and mounted in these specific areas. We’ll also tell you a little bit about each type of signage and the specific services we did for them, along with information about the companies they represent.

Examples of Dave’s Signs in the Thousand Oaks Area

These 8 examples below showcase some of the best signs we’ve designed and installed in the Thousand Oaks area.

1. Clear Oaks Plaza – Thousand Oaks

We’re going to kick off our city page with a Channel Letter Sign and Window Graphics we made for Clear Oaks Plaza in Thousand Oaks. The Channel Letter Sign was a particularly fun sign to design because it included all sorts of custom elements.

We took the logo Clear Oaks uses for their wines and created their Channel Letter Sign that uses that color scheme. The bottom banner is also made with channel letters that spelled out “Tasting Room.” The Window Graphics on their front door have a similar function. But they also display important info like Clear Oaks’ hours of operation.

2. Lifetech Resources – Moorpark

California-based company Lifetech Resources contacted us to help provide them with signage that is in line with their branding while also reflecting their cutting-edge technology.

To meet that request, we designed custom signs with window graphics for their business frontage and office windows. The sleek lines of the Lifetech logo are represented in the design. The last of the three photos is a Wayfinding Monument Sign we made for them that is impressive and eye-catching. These custom outdoor advertising signs in Thousand Oaks really turned out spectacularly!

3. Lal Mirch Indian Restaurant – Agoura Hills

Every so often, an apparently simple sign design for local mom and pop businesses can get a little complicated—nothing we can’t handle, though. Take the custom Channel Letter Sign we did for Lal Mirch Indian Restaurant, for example.

There were a few complexities when we submitted their sign for approval, including adding a mansard to the sign design before the City of Thousand Oaks would approve it. We were able to create the mansard that the city required before installing the sign. Once completed, you can see the sign is really striking. The red channel letters combined with the stainless steel and yellow finishes on the sign make a striking contrast (as does delicious Indian food!).

4. Regency Theatres – Agoura Hills

Dave’s Signs also makes signs for large corporations. Regency Theatres has many locations in the Los Angeles area, and they have to choose the right local businesses to partner with since appearances are critical. We created this professional, eye-catching illuminated sign with Channel Letters for Regency Theatre at Stadium 8. Movie signs like this can pay dividends by amping up moviegoer attendance to the next level.

5. Old Agoura Apartments – Agoura Hills

Agoura Apartments didn’t want just any sign to represent their community. We are proud of the Property Management Sign we created for Old Agoura Hills Luxury Apartments, with its business directory information displayed throughout. Notice the wood grain on the sign. This apartment sign is very effective and provides a professional appearance and a lasting impression on the reader.

6. Shops at Kanan Village – Agoura Hills

Below is a stylish and smooth Multitenant Monument Sign we created for the Shops at Kanan Village. They are a surprisingly cost-effective way to advertise shops and office parks and attract more tenants. The helping display on both sides directs consumers to things like “gourmet popcorn” and “Chinese cuisine” at this Agoura Hills shopping center.

7. Corepower Yoga Outdoor & Indoor Signs – Westlake Village

Above are three signs we designed for the exterior and interior for Corepower Yoga in Westlake Village. All three are great examples of how we can take your logo and turn it into a dynamic sign for you. For example, the color palette used in the logo and design font for the Channel Letter Sign below matches their brand colors.

Having an Illuminated Storefront Sign will draw attention and give just about any business an advantage. We used an illuminated style in the image of Corepower’s frontage below. The font and logo are illuminated in the exterior lightbox panel on the establishment’s frontage. We created dark letters for the lightbox that is backlit, making them really pop at night.

The interior sign we made below really fits in with the groovy, Zen message of Corepower Yoga.

8. Golden Rock Realty Channel Letter Sign – Calabasas

The Channel Letter Sign we created for Golden Rock Realty in Calabasas is another example of how we can take your logo and turn it into a dynamic sign for you. For instance, the color palette used in the logo matches our installation’s finish exactly. In addition, the font below the main channel letters has an elegant touch that gives the sign polish.

Dave’s Signs is a Local and National Sign Company

Dave’s Signs has been making beautiful signs for local and national sign accounts for over 20 years. That’s why companies in California and the rest of the nation call on Dave’s Signs for all their commercial signage needs.

We are a Full-Service Sign Company

Dave’s Signs designs, fabricates and installs beautiful commercial signs locally in Thousand Oaks. As part of our sign manufacturing services, we’ll prominently display your business name for all to see.

We have decades of experience working with Thousand Oaks-based businesses and have familiarity with their city requirements—we can meet any local ordinance. As part of our professional service, we acquire permits and build to any unique sign requirements our clients and the city require.

From massive neon signs atop tall hotel buildings to custom graphics in convenience stores, we can help you with your existing design or brand guidelines. In addition, we can even design something for you based on your design requirements.

No Sign Job is Too Big or Small

Lastly, we hope you can tell why Dave’s Signs is your Thousand Oaks Sign Company. We can make all the visual media solutions for your company, no matter what size you need. We can make a wide variety of sign types and sizes that lists all your comprehensive business information and checks all of the boxes you expect from a professional sign company.

Dave’s Signs: Your Conejo Valley Sign Company

Don’t waster time looking for the “best sign service near me.” Dave’s Signs has you covered. From neon signs to custom window graphics, from channel letters to lightboxes—our sign shop can create any type of commercial signage you need. That’s why when you want your commercial or residential sign to truly reflect the unique personality of your brand, give Dave’s Signs a call at (805) 641-1387. Alternatively, you can use our online form to get a free and fair price quote or have us answer any questions you have.

There’s nothing that describes a sign shop better than the signs they have made that you know and love. We thought we’d put together a few posts that show you some of our favorite signs we’ve designed and mounted in specific cities around Ventura County and tell you a bit about the companies they represent. This city page highlights some of the best signage we’ve created for Ojai, California.

If you see other signs around town that remind you of these, chances are we made them, too. If you’re curious, contact us and tell us which sign you think we made. We’ll let you know if you guessed correctly.

#1: Red Brick Plaza

This sturdy monument sign we made for Red Horse Plaza really captures the history of Ojai. The brick background brings to mind a time when most buildings were made from red bricks, an example of that era.

#2: Welcome to Ojai Sign

There is something mystical about stone structures, and this monument sign we made for the City of Ojai is no exception. Additionally, the design emphasizes the “Welcome to Ojai” text and focuses on the natural beauty found throughout the city.

#3: AJ Chinese Express

One of the popular restaurants in Ojai, AJ Chinese Express, is a family-owned and operated business. The font and delicate flowers on their exterior signage, like their food, is an elegant presentation. Channel Letter Signs like the one on the storefront is halo-lit too. The sign looks like it belongs with the rest of the building and its surroundings, as any well-designed signage should.

#4: Topa Mountain Winery

Ventura County wineries are iconic and are often featured in places like the Ojai Valley News. Dave’s Signs made this gorgeous Dimensional Letter sign for Topa Mountain Winery that stands out from all of them because it has an old-fashioned vintage charm to it with its rustic exterior and simple design.

The owners were looking for something unusual yet natural for their winery, which is why they chose this classic design. It is located in the heart of Ojai Valley and has been a popular destination for wine lovers since it opened.

#5: Bali Blue Furniture Lounge

Remember the Bali Blue Furniture Lounge? Sadly it, and this neon sign doesn’t exist anymore (sigh). However, during its heyday, it was an iconic slice of Americana and idyllic Southern California experience. Who could forget sitting on the porch of the beautiful Bali Blue Furniture Lounge on Ventura Avenue in comfy furniture, while enjoying a cup of coffee and watching the world go by.

The blue neon sign that Dave’s Signs made for this establishment gives you that same iconic feeling with its bright colors and simple style.

#6: Westridge Market

This beautiful old-fashioned grocery store in Ojai has been a staple of the community since it first opened. Dave’s Signs created several nostalgic signs with Custom Graphics for their interior that captures the essence of the market and its long history. The aesthetic looks hand-painted, which fits well with the rustic essence of Westridge.

#7: Sander’s & Son’s Gelato

If you’re looking for a delicious treat while in Ojai, stop by Sanders & Son’s on Ojai Avenue and enjoy a cup of Italian artisan gelatos and sorbets made with fresh local ingredients.

Dave’s Signs fun window graphics will meet you as you go in the front door too. The golden font features the name and year they were founded, and the overall effect is eye-catching and inviting. The sign complements the fun and delicious experience on a hot summer day in Ojai perfectly!

#8: Ojai Mira Monte Apartments

Ojai Mira Monte Apartment homes offer studio, one, and two-bedroom options that offer views of the Ojai Valley. There is a strong sense of community there where families lounge by the pool or barbecue in their picnic area. 

The natural design that Dave’s Signs made for them gives the complex a welcoming vibe that will make it easy for you to feel at home.

Additionally, the Monument Sign features their name. That way, people passers-by can get more information about what makes Ojai Mira Monte Apartments the perfect place to live. 

#9: Peralta Real Estate Team

Dave’s Signs created this custom sign for the Peralta Real Estate Team that captures their playful and modern approach to real estate. The simple, refined style of the Dimensional Letter Sign fits well with the upscale properties they work with here in Ojai too.

You can see why Penalta chose Dave’s Signs to make their sign. Its simple yet sophisticated style makes it easy to distinguish from other real estate signs in the area. And that is what you want when your goal is to help people find their dream home.

#10. Ojai Majestic Oak and Wine Tasting

Tucked away in the heart of Ojai Valley, this family-owned and operated vineyard is a must-see destination for wine lovers. The vintage color palette, rustic style, and simple lettering give it an old-world charm that makes it fit perfectly in Ojai Valley.

This Blade Sign by Dave’s Signs gets its inspiration from their location, and its rugged material will surely stand the test of time. It features their familiar and beautiful illustration of an oak tree with vines growing all around it.

Let Dave’s Signs Create Your Beautiful Ojai Signs 

Dave’s Signs is proud to be a part of the Ojai community. We create beautiful signs that capture the unique spirit of this wonderful city. If you’re looking for high-quality, affordable signage, contact us today by calling ‭(805) 641-1387‬ or Request a Quote online and we’ll be happy to help you get started on your project.

As anyone who has tried to grow their business knows, it’s vital to focus on your branding efforts. After all, even Pepsi and Coca-Cola still work on branding, and they’ve been America’s favorite sodas since the 1940s. There are many different aspects of branding for you to work on, including your corporate signs. Without proper signage, your customers won’t be able to connect each of your products to your specific company. Instead, read on to find out more about corporate building signs that give your prospective customers a lasting impression.

Steps to Branding with Corporate Building Signs

Before you begin designing your signs, make sure you know what colors and logo you’re going to use. Daves’s Signs does excellent design work. We can take anything from a loose sketch to existing logos, fonts, colors—to brand guidelines or architectural renderings that were done by an agency, to collaborate and present you with sign solutions.

For instance, we can take your existing logo to come up with eye-catching sign ideas, resulting in something wonderful in terms of look and feel that fits your needs. Dave’s Signs is also fully knowledgeable about what the city allows for signage. We’ll work to get you a beautiful sign that checks all the boxes when it comes to local ordinances.

Starting from scratch? No problem—our design team can collaborate with you to design the perfect branding solution for your business needs. In short, we’ll design, fabricate and install a sign that meets all city requirements and elevates your brand.

Lastly, you’ll need to decide between several different sign types. Some are easier to choose than others based purely on your location or industry.

Custom Signs That Make Excellent Corporate Building Signs

The custom signtypes available from Dave’s Signs include:

• • • Dimensional Letters
    • Illuminated Signs
    • Neon Signs
    • Monument Signs
    • Property Management Signs
    • Channel Letters
    • Office Signs
    • Custom Graphics
    • Window Graphics
    • Blade Signs

Below is some information about these custom signs, including how they draw attention to your brand.

Dimensional Letters 

Dimensional Letter Signs refer to any lettering or logo that has three dimensions (as opposed to flat panels). You may also hear them called metal letters, plastic cut letters or 3D graphics too. While dimensional letters are not intrinsically illuminated, they can be lit in some ways. When similar letters are internally illuminated or backlit, they are called channel letters.

Illuminated Signs

If your business is open after dark, Illuminated Signs are a must-have. Illuminated signs will help people engage with your business, while also providing high visibility day and night. Additionally, bear in mind that some shopping centers and property management companies make it mandatory that your storefront signs be illuminated. For more information on illuminated signs check out our post, “What are the Different Types of Lighted Signs? Here are our Top 5.”

Neon Signs

If you want to make a lasting impression, Neon Signs have been getting desired results for brands for over a century. Neon tubing has been a popular solution for both creating and accenting signs for over 100 years, and their steady, piercing lights have a high visual impact, bringing attention to the artwork from blocks away. The businesses that choose neon signs light up the night with distinct primary colors, making them a definite focal point at night, thereby branding your business.

Monument Signs

For many hotels, shopping malls, apartment complexes, business parks, restaurants, and even city entryways, exterior monument signs are truly impressive and make a large impact. Monument signage provides a wonderful landmark for your company by letting all passers-by know exactly who and where you are.

Property Management Signs

Property Management Signs covers all sign types for apartments, planned communities, shopping malls, hotels, office buildings & properties, and retail outlets. They work hard to elevate your brand and establish your reputation, along with helping your business communicate effectively with the local community with a cohesive look and functionality throughout.

Channel Letter Signs

Channel Letter Signs is one of the best ways to present your business to the public and one of the most popular. By forming each channel letter separately using its own light source, you get a 3D effect for your corporate signs that are awe-inspiring to your prospective customers. Some of the most high-end and complex illuminated signs use channel letters. For more info on channel letters, check out our post “Channel Letters 101 – What You Need to Know to Select Yours,” or see lots of examples in our channel letters sign gallery.

Office Signs

Interior Office Signs often require elegance and elevated visual appeal. Dave’s Signs can provide custom Lobby Signs, illuminated or not, Letter Set Signs, Interior Signs, Way-finding Signs, ADA Signs, Office Suite Signs, Door Signs, Interior Store Signs with beautiful fabricated letters and logos. Pair them with custom exterior signs to really enforce your brand name in your customer’s mind.

Custom Graphics

Few things set your business apart more than Custom Graphics. These include anything from Custom Printed Graphics & Signage, Hand Painted Signs, Custom Wall, Floor, Window Graphics, Custom Boat & Vehicle Graphics. The images and lettering used can transform something drab into dynamic and modern branding. Our sign professionals can take your ideas and turn them into custom graphics with visual appeal. Or, we can start from scratch and design you something totally unique.

Window Graphics

Windows, which make up a large portion of your storefront, restaurant, or office, can provide excellent real estate for marketing your business effectively. Our sign experts will create Custom Window Graphics based on your brand requirements. Whether we design it or you bring us the designs, we can make full-color stickers, vinyl letters and install them to look great.

Blade Signs

Blade Signs create visual interest and function well in many environments. They really make for nice corporate building signs too. These signs hang vertically or horizontally on a bracket or frame near the entryway to your store, restaurant or building. Likewise, Blade Signs work well in strip malls, downtown businesses, areas with frequent pedestrian traffic and business with sidewalks in front. Want to see some great examples? Check out our blade sign gallery or head downtown to your favorite stores and restaurants.

Do I Really Need a High-Quality Corporate Sign?

Have you ever been to a store that’s still using a worn-out sign that’s seen better days? If so, you already know how unprofessional this can look. These battered signs might be considered charming at a vegetable stand on the side of the road. However, if you plan to be in business for the long run, then it’s best to invest in high-quality signs.

So, to answer the question, yes, you do need a high-quality corporate sign. Consider beautiful, professional corporate building signs a sound investment since placing one outside your building or outside of your restaurant is going to get you more attention, better-paying customers and a better all-around feeling about your business.

Let Dave’s Signs Help with Your Corporate Building Signs

Branding your business is the ultimate business strategy. No matter what type of signs you need, call Dave’s Signs for assistance at (805) 641-1387 or Request a Quote online. We’ve got the perfect signage solutions for you and we are specialists in creating unique signs for our customers for more than 20 years. We’ll work with you, the city you are located in and make sure you get the signs that are right for you.

Neon signs are iconic, and you can find them scattered all around California and the rest of the country. In fact, the state is home to the oldest constantly running neon light in the world,  a neon light that was found at Clifton’s Cafeteria in Los Angeles.

They’re a popular choice for bars and restaurants because they look classy and give off a fun vibe that fits with food, drinks, and entertainment. But how do neon signs hold up in cold weather? This is a question that many business owners ask themselves when looking for ways to increase their business.

If you are wondering the same thing, you’ve come to the right place. Here, we will discuss everything from how neon signs react to different temperatures to what materials are used in making them. So read on and find out more about what you need to know about neon signs and cold weather.

Neon Signs & Cold Weather

To understand how a neon sign will react in cold temperatures, you first have to understand what’s happening inside the tube of the sign when it gets too chilly outside. In short, two things that can happen: Either the gas inside of the glass tube can cool off and turn into a liquid, or it can crystallize on the inner walls. When you see your neon sign begin to flicker as if it is having trouble working properly, then this means that that gas has turned into a liquid inside its glass tube. Flickering neon doesn’t necessarily mean a broken sign; it simply means the sign needs to be re-pressurized most of the time.

Different Types of Neon Signs

Below are the types of neon signs you are most likely to see in the United States:

• • Pure neon: These are glass signs that use only neon gas as the source of their light. They emit red photons, which results in very vivid and bright red neon lights. Pure neon signs are less susceptible to cold weather.
  • Neon/argon blend: This type of sign is similar to pure neon signs, but they contain a small amount of argon with the neon to create different colors. Argon reacts strongly to cold weather, and the ratio of it to neon will determine how the brightness and performance of a neon sign are affected in the winter. They also dim and flicker more than other neon signs in cold weather.
  • Neon/helium blend: These signs have helium added to lower their operating temperature range. They emit a very bright blue color which is visible from great distances at night, especially if they are backlit. Also, both helium and argon blended neon signs in blue, green, yellow and white colors are more prone to discoloration in cold weather temperatures.

Do Southern California Winters Get Cold Enough to Affect a Neon Sign?

As mentioned, argon gas is especially susceptible to cold weather. Its atoms can become affected at temperatures 45˚F and under. This causes the gas molecules to move more slowly and may cause your neon sign to appear slightly dimmer. As such, if you live in Southern California, you may wonder if it gets cold enough here to affect a custom neon sign.

Winter weather temperatures in Southern California get down to around 60˚F in the day and with cooler lows ranging around 40-50˚F at night. This means it’s not uncommon for some neon signage to experience a slight dimming at night. Especially those filled with argon.

What Can You Do for Your Neon Signs?

Placing your neon signage on the inside of the store’s windows vs. outside will typically cut down on the negative effects cold weather can have on your glass neon sign. It will keep the tube a bit warmer and also protect it from being hit by debris. Additionally, you can place your sign in front of an air vent to help increase airflow around the tubes; this will prevent moisture buildup inside them when they are not on.

LED Neon Signs

If you are looking for neon signage that will perform better than traditional ones in cold weather, consider opting for an LED version instead. LED illuminated signs emit the same halo glow you see with glass neon, but they run on electricity instead of gas. Also, having LED signs instead of neon ones means that there is no need for warming up and the light will not experience any dimming in cold weather conditions.

Contact Dave’s Signs for Your Custom Sign Needs

If you notice that the lights from your neon sign seem dimmer than usual or if they start flickering for no reason, you should turn the sign-off and give us a call as soon as possible. We will be happy to come out and take a look at your neon sign and let you know what we would recommend that you do.

Neon signage attracts attention like no other type of signage, and Dave’s Signs is a leader in the industry for creating this popular type of handmade signage. If you need to have your custom neon sign replaced or repaired, our experts are available to assist with any questions or concerns that you may have about maintaining your signage throughout the year. Our goal is to ensure our customers have great signage at all times of the day.

Whether your business is looking for something warm or cool-colored, glass neon or LED neon, we have what you are looking for at great prices. Simply call us at (805) 641-1387 or fill out our online form to get a fast and free estimate.

California is one of the most progressive states when it comes to renewable energy. And its goal is for all electricity in the state to come from carbon-free sources over the next 2-3 decades. Illuminated signs can also be a part of California’s Clean Energy Project. This article will talk about how lighted signs can help your business meet clean energy goals.

LED-Lit Signs

Decorative and practical, LED-lit signs are a great way to meet solar goals. This type of signage makes branding and promotional messages easy, as well as provides useful information such as hours of operation or contact details.

LED-Lit signs use much less energy than traditional incandescent lights, oftentimes using as much as 75% less energy. LEDs can also save you in replacement costs because they can last 25 times longer than regular incandescent lighting.

Electronic Illuminated Signs

Electronic illuminated signs are a special type of LED or digital sign that displays things such as time & temperature and gas prices. Also, many backlit, monument, pylon, real estate and property signs use electronic illuminated signage.

Because these signs can be powered with electricity created by a nearby solar panel, they can be cost-effective, while also assisting with meeting California’s clean energy goals. In addition, bright, daylight-visible light-emitting diode bulbs provide over 100,000 hours of continuous operation, which outlasts comparable incandescent lamps significantly.

Energy Star Certified Signage

Energy Star signage meets the state’s stringent energy efficiency standards, as they are 18% more efficient than traditional illuminated options. This type of signage uses lightbulbs that are highly efficient and last longer. In addition, this special type of custom signage has cooler running panel tech that is extremely affordable.

Retrofitting/Restoration

If your business already has an illuminated sign, you don’t have to worry about having to find a new one. LED retrofitting can be done on almost all types of existing signs, allowing them to operate more efficiently and for longer periods of time. In a nutshell, they use less energy overall.

Green Fabrication Processes

Dave’s Signs provides the highest quality signage displays and we reduce our carbon footprint through our company-wide green initiatives. By using green fabrication processes and materials whenever possible, we continue to reduce the environmental impact of our work.

For example, Dave’s Signs’ acrylic lightboxes are green and made of 100% post-consumer recycled acrylic plastic. The acrylic material in them is heated to high temperatures to form a uniform sheet that is cut into shape. This process creates very little waste. Additionally, it allows us to use only the amount of material necessary for each sign, thereby reducing our environmental impact even more.

Also, for any paint products used in the restoration of lit and unlit signs, we partner with <> for our customers and minimize waste of paint and any other substances used in the sign manufacturing process.

Dave’s Signs for Eco-Conscious Illuminated Signs

If you’re looking to find new signs that meet California’s clean energy goals, the best way is to work with a sign company like Dave’s Signs. We can create something specifically for your needs! Serving Ventura, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles counties and Nationwide areas, we can help you choose from our wide variety of signage options and designs.  Give us a call today at (805) 641-1387 or fill out our online form for a free and easy quote. We’ll be happy to assist you in getting your business or organization’s green signage up and running as quickly as possible!