Have You Been Asking These Outdoor Lighting Questions?

When it comes to outdoor lighting, several things come to mind. Elegance, illumination, and minimalism are just a few of them. But if you’re new to the world of landscape lighting, you may have a few questions that need answering.

Fortunately, you’ve come to the right place. You just might find the answers you’re looking for below.

Why should I work with a professional outdoor lighting designer?
If there’s one thing you need to keep in mind about landscape lighting around your home, it’s that DIY is a bad idea. Fortunately, professional landscape lighting designers are here to help. When you work with a professional lighting designer, you can count on the following:

• Technology – If you’re creating a lighting design, having the proper technology to do so is incredibly important. And unless you’re a professional lighting designer yourself, you may not have the resources or knowledge to use this tech properly.
• Education – Of course, the most important reason to hire a lighting designer is education. These professionals have been highly trained in the art of creating beautiful exterior lighting designs. You can trust them with the exterior of your home.

How much will outdoor lighting affect my energy bills?
Considering that most homeowners only have their outdoor lights on for four to five hours per day, the cost factor is a very small one. In addition, almost 73% of homeowners are opting for LED lights, which use only 15% of the energy that a standard halogen bulb does, while emitting up to 85% more light. All in all, if a homeowner uses their outdoor lights for five hours per day at an electricity cost of 12 cents per kilowatt, we’re talking maybe an additional $10 to $12 per month. When you think about how gorgeous the exterior of your home will look at night, that extra cash is nothing.

How will I control my garden and patio lights?
Currently, the most popular method of controlling outdoor landscape lighting is with a Lighting Control Automation (LCA) system. There are different systems out there, but every LCA offers the same basic control options. So if you want your lighting times adjusted seasonally, you’ve got it!

If exterior lighting installation is still on the brain, make sure all of your questions are answered. For more information and a St. Louis landscape lighting consultation, contact Radiant Exterior Lighting today.