With the holiday season approaching, it’s time to think about decorations. Holiday lighting is the quintessential part of Christmas that makes outdoor living areas feel festive. When you’re ready to buy some new holiday lighting, you might be tempted to head to your nearest retail chain, but many homeowners will find that they prefer commercial-grade lighting. Here's why you should work with holiday lighting professionals who use commercial products.

Retail Holiday Lighting

This type of lighting is what you find on the shelves of your local hardware store, department store, or discount retailer. These lights are often offered at highly discounted rates. In addition, they come in a variety of lengths, and many homeowners are drawn to the less expensive options that allow them to purchase more lighting.

While these benefits seem appealing at first glance, they also have drawbacks. Big box stores are able to sell holiday lights at low prices because they are not built to last more than 3 years in Colorado's climate. In many cases, the components are of lower quality and the wires are lower grade and not as thick. The bulbs are mass-produced, generally making them not sealed very well, allowing in moisture and debris that can cause failures. With Colorado's weather, wind, snow, and ice, it makes thinner gauged holiday lighting wire very brittle and vulnerable to the elements. This causes replacement of the less expensive lighting to be done 3x more than commercial lighting.

Commercial Holiday Lighting

When homeowners think of commercial-grade holiday lighting, they might mistakenly believe these lights are only appropriate for businesses. However, they are also suitable for decorating homes and outdoor living areas. They come with a higher initial price tag, but a much better return on your investment. They are brighter and of a higher quality. Commercial light strands are made with thicker wire, and the bulbs are screwed on to prevent damage from the elements. All of the lighting strands for C7 and C9 lighting are custom-cut to any length you require.

When having commercial lighting installed on your home, it is custom-made for your home like a perfect-fitting pair of pants! This allows the home to only be lit exactly where you want it to be lit, preventing your lights from jumping roof line to roof line. This makes them easier to handle and may even cut down on installation time since they're less likely to get tangled. It also lowers the number of solder points and bulbs vulnerable to damage. While you might end up replacing retail light strands after a few seasons of use, commercial-grade lighting will last for years to come.

Stand out among your neighbors this holiday season with commercial-grade holiday lighting from Slice It, serving homeowners throughout the Broomfield, CO metro area. These landscaping and hardscaping specialists offer a variety of services dedicated to enhancing the look of your outdoor living space. They'll work with you to achieve the lighting scheme you want for your home. Feel free to visit their website or call (720) 263-1113 to speak with a friendly team member about your holiday lighting vision.