A raceway, typically made of sturdy aluminum, is a sign mounting structure that runs behind channel letters. A raceway houses all the electrical components needed to power your sign, including power supplies and wiring. Unlike flush-mounted signs, which require electrical components to be placed behind the wall, a raceway keeps everything organized within the structure itself.

Signs on a raceway require fewer wall penetrations compared to flush-mounted channel letters. In a typical channel letter sign, there are usually five penetrations, per letter, four anchors and one for wiring; while a raceway only has seven penetrations, total, six anchors and one for wiring.  Since all electrical components are housed within the raceway and most of the wiring has already been completed, installation is quicker, labor costs are reduced, and disruption to the building is minimized.