Lights.com—Exterior Lighting
Using external lighting that has been properly fitted and well positioned outside your home is an excellent deterrent to burglars and other unwelcome visitors. Exterior lighting is an effective way of providing you with a sense of security. It can also help you find your door keys, rather than fumbling around in the dark.
Whether you prefer regular lighting, or external lamps that automatically illuminate in response to outside movement, one cannot deny the helpfulness of exterior lighting. Experts recommend installing low-level dusk to dawn lighting rather than lights triggered by motion detectors. This is because a constant environmentally friendly light source is a more effective deterrent than motion triggered lighting that cause pollution.
Exterior Lighting around Your Home
One will typically not need a lamp of more than 150 watts for exterior lighting. Lights with more power than this will cause glare, create shadows and annoy neighbors. Floodlights are fitted with motion detectors that activate the light when anyone enters the space around your home. Always follow the instructions for fitting these lamps so that small animals or birds don't accidentally set them off during the night and cause false alarms.
Exterior lights should be pointed down so they only shine on your property. If they shine on other houses or through windows of neighbors, it is considered a form of pollution. Also, take notice and be understanding of any complaints about your exterior lights.
