More About Landscape Lighting
Landscape Lighting, also known as Low Voltage or Outdoor Lighting, is one of the fastest, simplest ways to make your home stand out in the neighborhood. With Premium’s lighting systems, you can enjoy a lifetime quality system that adds beauty and security.
Low voltage lighting VS. 120 volt lighting systems
- Lower cost of installation
- No permits required
- No expensive licensed electrician needed for installation
- No need for excavating to install conduit piping
- No hazard if low voltage wires are cut accidentally
Cost?
Low voltage systems are not expensive, you might be surprised by how much value we can provide in an easy to use, lifetime quality system.
We primarily use warm white LED bulbs in our fixtures as well, which means the average single family home only uses about 60 watts with all lights running.
How to utilize Landscape Lighting
- Enhance your home’s architectural features like columns, trim, stone or brick accents
- Make walkways and driveways more visible for safety
- Make ornamental trees and plants pop after dark
- Enhance perimeter security without detracting from the appearance
Why use 12 volt landscape lighting?
Low voltage lighting is a classification for systems not to exceed 30 volts. They are used primarily landscape settings for safety. Landscape or garden beds can be disturbed frequently from digging and planting. Low voltage systems will not pose a major shock hazard due to the low voltage and amperage in the wires.
Solar VS. Low Voltage Lighting
If you only need to mark an edge of a path or driveway, solar fixtures can work. They have some downsides, like needing sun to fully charge, not being able to run very long after dark, and having a short service life.
If you need a worry free system that provides usable light for outdoor dining, walking or added security all night, low voltage is the way to go.
Depending on the fixtures, they can last for 10 years or more. We prefer to use fixtures with a lifetime manufacturer’s warranty for added peace of mind.
How can it make your home and landscape look better?
Illuminating your home and landscape makes it stand out more, it can enhance the existing features. It can greatly enhance security by lighting potential problem areas of your property.
