Deck and Step Lights

DECK & STEP LIGHT GUIDE

If you have a deck around your home, you know that if you want to use it at night, you will need to illuminate it. Deck lights will add safety and beauty to the exterior of your home, and they will lengthen the amount of time you will be able to be outside on your deck. No longer will you have to go inside once it gets dark, your barbecues and pool parties can continue on long into the warm summer nights. Once you decide that you need deck lights, their selection and installation can seem daunting. If you have some experience in electrical wiring, though, you can put your own low voltage lights around your deck. Should you have any questions about how to choose or install your lighting, then talk to a lighting designer or expert electrician. They can help walk you through the steps necessary for selecting and installing your light fixtures to brighten up your deck at night.

DECK LIGHT INSTALLATION ADVICE

If you intend to install your own deck lights, we recommend a low voltage or 12volt lighting system. There are many advantages low voltage fixtures have over those that use high voltage or 120 volt . Low voltage uses less electricity. The difference in operating costs between high and low voltage lighting fixtures is especially evident if you leave your lights on all night long, as most residents do with their exterior lighting. Landscape and deck lighting fixture are now using new lighting technology called LED or light emitting diodes. These fixtures or lamps use new technology that allows you to get an equal amount of light for minimum use of power, further reducing your energy bill. If you were to decide to install high voltage lights in and around your deck, then we would recommend a professional electrician to do the labor. This is because high voltage shocks can kill. The 12 volts commonly used by low voltage deck lights while giving you a jolt will not cause permanent damage. This means that with the right tools and lighting supplies, coupled with a little knowledge, you can have a new set of lights around your deck in a single weekend.

Choosing and installing these lights is not difficult to do if you have a basic knowledge of electricity, but if you need assistance in finding the best deck lights for your outdoor project, it would be best to ask an expert who will help to guide you through the steps for the selection and installation of these dramatic lights.