Nowadays, safety should be at the top of our priorities. Installing outdoor security lighting is an effective way of keeping lurkers, thieves, and burglars away. And from its word ‘security’, the outdoor lighting has a purpose of not just making your house well-lit but to give you peace of mind by keeping you safe and secure in your own home.
You definitely don’t want a poor choice of outdoor lighting, especially at night, right? Modern security systems have become more advanced now. And there are now a variety of approaches you can consider when installing outdoor lighting to enhance the security of your home.
In this blog, we will share with you some effective tips that you might want to know when installing outdoor security lighting.
Motion Sensor Lights Are Good But…
When thinking about outdoor lighting that has security features to be used in your own home, the number one type of outdoor lighting we could think of is the motion sensor lights. It’s definitely a good choice, in reality, but we should not just solely rely on it and set aside other lighting products.
Let’s put it in this way. If the motion sensor fails to deter or function accordingly, what happens next? Chances are your outdoors will remain dark. Besides, motion sensors don’t entirely scare off burglars who are determined to break in.
With that being said, the much better option is to also use other outdoor lighting (like a light post) together with the motion sensor lighting that will keep someone from entering your property.
Active lighting at night helps to illuminate light to blindspot areas while the motion sensors will notify you when an unwanted guest is lurking in the vicinity. If the outdoors of your property is well-lit, it gives the impression that someone is present and currently inside the house. And this effectively drives away trespassers.
Ensure To Light The Vicinity Of The Property
Lighting only the front of your house doesn’t guarantee safety if you keep the back yard and sides remain dark. This only gives an option or a reroute for a trespasser to find another way to break in. You don’t want that right?
That is why it is highly recommended and advisable that when you’re installing outdoor lighting to your property, you should install it within the area. The lights should cover and light on the blindspot areas. Thus, it also enhances the beautiful accent of your home—extending the appreciation of its good-looking exterior—even at night.
Consider The Location
Be location-conscious when installing lights around your property. It’s understandable that you want to cover blindspot areas but you should be mindful of your neighbors. Too much outdoor lighting installed doesn’t guarantee safety. Strategic planning on where to place them is the wiser approach.
The outdoor lighting should promote safety and security as it enhances the beauty of your home. It should not cause misunderstanding with your neighbors because the lights you installed are too bright and reflect on their windows.
If you’re unsure, ask for a professional to do the work or guide you with the installation and proper positioning of fixtures and security lighting.
Don’t Forget Installing Lights On The Entryway
It’s not common, but this instance may occur, where your outdoors is well-lit except for the entryway. It sounds funny but it happens, and we don’t want to be in the same situation. But having proper lighting in the entryway (like the front and back door, and garage) is an effective way to enhance security.
Trespassers, obviously, don’t want to be recognized. And a proper light on your doors outside will give them a hard time achieving that.
In Conclusion
Outdoor lighting is truly an effective way to prevent break-ins from happening. However, outdoor security lighting with the brightest and loudest lights is not the sole solution to achieve the goal of safety and security. Before installation, it should be strategically planned first and foremost..
It is best to hire a professional lighting contractor to do this.
Lighting professionals are the experts in this field who can guide and give you a concrete plan before doing the work. Thus, they also offer insurance and a warranty. Furthermore, their main goal is to promote safety and security along with the beautification of your home/property, especially at night.
About Resort Lighting, Inc.
Resort Lighting, Inc. offers outdoor lighting services and maintenance for houses. With over 40 years of experience, Resort Lighting is the standard for Landscape, Architectural & Multi-Function Lighting System Design. We do not look to replace the current beauty of your home, only to compliment the design.
