As the nights draw in, many Cwmbran households are considering adding outdoor lighting to improve the safety and security of their homes.
Outdoor lighting can enhance your home whatever the season. A well-planned outdoor lighting installation can keep you safe in the depths of winter and make your garden the place to be on balmy summer evenings. If you are based in Cwmbran or the surrounding villages and would like to add outdoor lighting to your home, call PG Electrics today.
Outdoor Lighting – Security and style
For many homes in Cwmbran, security is the top priority when planning their outdoor lighting. Outdoor security lighting’s primary function is to make your home less inviting to potential intruders. It can, however, do more than that if installed with care and consideration. By selecting the right style of outdoor lighting, you can completely transform your home and garden’s aesthetic.
Here are some outdoor lighting ideas that are multifunctional:
Driveway or pathway Lighting - Adding lighting to your drive or path makes your home more visible and therefore, makes it harder for a potential thief to approach without being seen. With many stylish options available, outdoor lighting on a driveway can also be decorative and increase your homes kerb appeal. Last but by no means least, driveway lighting makes it easier to park safely on a dark night and guides any invited guests to your front door.
Motion activated sensor lights - These are the lights we typically think of as security lights. They provide a swift bright light when the sensor is triggered. Whilst these are well suited to deterring intruders by exposing their movements, they can also help you navigate your garden safely. Placing a motion sensitive light near your garage for example, will allow you to safely access your car and will help when unloading shopping late at night.
Porch Lights and task lights - A well-lit porch is a welcoming sight for invited guests and makes finding your keys much easier too! This kind of outdoor lighting is available in many designs to suit your personal style. Often used alongside porch lights are floodlights. These are set on areas that are highly visible and that need lengthy illumination. They are often found by back doors and illuminate patios or car parking areas. They can help you to utilise your outdoor space after the sun has gone down.
Outdoor lighting installation
Electricity can be dangerous to work with, especially when working outside. An outdoor lighting installation must be protected from the elements, or you could be at risk of electrical shock. By choosing a qualified electrician to install your outdoor lighting you are guaranteed as safe result. A qualified electrician will possess the experience to maximise the potential of your outdoor lighting and will be able to advise you of the best technologies available. Whilst they are installing your outdoor lighting an experienced electrician will also ask if you would benefit from the addition of outdoor sockets. These are useful for plugging in the lawnmower, powering Christmas lights and allowing you to use your outside space freely.
PG Electrics are based in Cwmbran. Our reliable electricians are fully qualified and have many years of experience in outdoor lighting installations. We are NICEIC registered and fully insured so you can be sure you are in safe hands. If you would like to discuss your outdoor lighting and power needs, call us today.