Share:

Outdoor custom lighting boosts home security and adds curb appeal once the sun goes down. These light fixtures face the elements every day and require special maintenance compared to their indoor counterparts. Establishing a care plan will keep lights effective and prevent costly repairs. Here are several tips to start using.

How to Take Care of Landscape Lighting

1. Keep Them Clean

Mud, pollen, dirt, and insect debris are just a few of the substances that can collect on outdoor custom lighting. A thick enough film will block the illumination, making them less effective. This is especially problematic if you rely on floodlights, for example, to create a well-lit path to follow at night. Wipe your fixtures regularly with soap and warm water to keep them effective.

2. Clear Growth

custom-lighting-williamsburg

Hanging branches, leaves, and vines can grow around and on your custom lighting fixtures. They’re often an obstruction, but they can also damage the fixtures. Sharp branches or thorny stems may sever wiring. Pests can also make a home in mounds of growth and may gnaw on wiring, so trim back the growth near the lights.

3. Be Mindful of Cables

If your custom lighting is wired, you’ll need to know where all the electrical lines are. They’re usually buried, and a common issue is severing them while digging. If lighting professionals placed marker flags when they installed the lights, make sure they stay. If heavy rains have eroded the dirt and exposed wiring, you’ll need to rebury it to prevent damage.

 

If you want to install custom lighting in the Williamsburg, OH, area, contact Anderson Irrigation and Outdoor Lighting. These professionals install both lighting and commercial and residential irrigation systems. They’re committed to keeping their customers’ home exteriors beautiful, so call (513) 724-0472 to speak with a representative. Visit their website to learn more about their services or connect on Facebook.

tracking