As we edge ever closer to the winter months, the dark evenings are slowly creeping in. Returning home from work to a dark, poorly lit home exterior is not very welcoming and frankly quite impractical especially if you’ve got shopping in the boot. Want to make the Winter months a little more bearable? Why not add some weatherproof outdoor lighting to your home or driveway? It’s a budget friendly electrical addition that any qualified electrician can easily assist you with. Want to learn more? Keep on reading!💡
Weatherproof outdoor lighting installation
Any lighting which is to be installed outdoors MUST be weatherproof, especially importantly in the UK where it rains most days…oh the joys! If you’ve ever brought some outdoor solar lights, you might have noticed the term IP (ingress protection) on the box. Ingress protection is a standard that measurers how well an electrical product is protected against things like rain, frost and anything else it may encounter being outside. All outdoor lights will have an IP rating of at least 44, although we would always suggest your outdoor lights are rated IP65 or higher.
Types of outdoor lighting
The options are endless with outdoor lighting and it’s easy to add visual interest just by selecting a harmonious selection of outdoor lights. There are also areas certain lights can help enhance like a driveway or certain feature of your home. Let’s look at these types in more detail…
- Driveway lighting: got a tricky driveway to park on? Adding some motion sensor lighting to your driveway can make parking your car at night much easier and using a sensor means it’s only using energy when you need it to, keeping those bills down.
- Decorative outdoor lighting: got a certain feature of your home you’d like to highlight? Maybe you’ve got a brand-new front door that you’d like to show off or you just want to add some visual interest to your home – whatever it is, we can assist you!
- Home security lighting: adding security lighting to your home is a great way to deter potential criminals. Having a well-lit home is a strong deterrent, after all home break in rates do increase over the darker months.
- Step lighting: steps and darkness do not work well together. Avoid incidents with some step lighting – this is a great way to highlight potential trip hazards, and this type of lighting has a decorative feel in its own right!
Outdoor lighting electrician
Any electrical installation that will be exposed to water and other weathering elements MUST be installed to a high standard, meeting current wiring regulations. This will ensure longevity and safety.
Harlow Electricians
JJB Electrical are your local, trusted electricians based in Harlow. We can install all types of outdoor lighting from porch lights to a well thought out lighting system which ticks both the decorative and security boxes. Let’s make the dark evenings more bearable and turn your home into a well-lit, visually interesting space your neighbours will be jealous of! Call us now on 01992 276087.