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Topic: Outdoor Lighting



Date Posted: Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Posted by: Judy Walker (Master Admin)


Light up your Pathways with Paver Lighting


Paver lighting instantly enhances the curb appeal of your property by illuminating your paver walkways and pathways. They can also be used to add illumination to wood and composite decks. Besides enhancing the visual appeal of your outdoor space, paver lighting makes your outdoor areas safe thereby extending their daytime use into twilight and beyond.

How to install paver lighting

Paver lights add to the beauty and elegance of your landscape. If you are not very handy, you will probably want to hire a professional for installing them. But if you are the DIY type, you will be able to install them on your own. Several different kits are available. Here are a few mistakes to avoid while installing paver lighting.

Safety

You must be able to safely walk over paver lights. Make sure that all wiring is buried deep under the ground. Also make sure the paver light units are installed flush with the surrounding surface so there is no chance of anyone tripping over.

Too Many Lights

Avoid the temptation to use too many lights. They provide a dramatic effect and make your walkways look like airport runways. Use paver lights sparingly but enough to guide your way safely at night. You can always add more as you see fit.

Glare

Paver lighting is not supposed to illuminate the entire area. It should only light up the ground so that you can walk around safely. Improperly aimed paver lights may create disruptive glare on the street. This is something that you should try to avoid.

The right paver lighting will bring your walkways and pathways to life at night. While choosing paver lighting, look for options that will easily define the steps and the edges of your pathways and walkways.

Energy efficiency

When it comes to paver lighting, several different options are available. Paver lighting doesn't have to be too bright or too expensive. Instead, look for cost effective and energy efficient paver lighting solutions. After all, your paver lights are not supposed to spill light up into the skies.

Solar powered paver lighting has become quite popular in recent times. They are cost effective and don't require much wiring. Solar paver lighting units are usually core drilled into the pavers. They come encapsulated in durable weatherproof units.

Photo luminescent paver lights don't look much different from regular pavers during the day, but they have solar cells for storing solar energy. As darkness descends they will start glowing and automatically light up the area. Some even offer timers so you can set them to turn on and off automatically at specific times.

The advantages of using solar paver lighting

Nowadays many homeowners are looking for ways to reduce the consumption of electricity. Needless to say, they are turning to alternative and natural sources like solar energy.

LED solar pavers are both power efficient and inexpensive. They come with built-in solar cells that are capable of converting sunlight into electricity. Solar pavers provide the same degree of illumination as electric light pavers. Yet, they are much less expensive. They are also environment friendly.

Multi-purpose

Paver lights serve multiple purposes. They are both productive and decorative. Paver lighting not only improves the curb appeal of your house, but also ensures the safety and security of anyone who uses the garden or walkways at night. Besides lighting up your outdoor space in stylish ways, paver lighting adds elegance and sophistication to your landscape.

In short, paver lighting is the perfect way to add smart illumination that enhances the total aesthetic value of your home.



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