Effective security lighting should do two things: act as a deterrent to trespassers and allow you to see if trespassers have entered the property.
What comes to mind when you think about security lighting? Motion sensors and blinding floodlights? While these are common options, you may be surprised to learn that they’re the most effective security solutions. Effective security lighting should do two things: act as a deterrent to trespassers and allow you to see if trespassers have entered the property. Bright motion sensor lights sometimes fail to achieve both since trespassers have to enter your property before a sensor is activated. Also, flood lights only illuminate one section of the property. So, what’s the best security lighting solution? Read on to learn more about security lighting tips for your property’s landscape!
Eliminate Dark Space
Dark homes with no visible security measures are simple targets for trespassers. While a motion sensor light momentarily illuminates one section of the property, big dark areas will be seen as weaknesses. A better approach would be to install soft lighting throughout the property that gently illuminates bigger areas. This will allow you to eliminate the dark space and establish visual control over your entire property.
Extend the Visual Reach
Outdoor lighting is a good way to accentuate the architecture of your home, but a well-designed lighting system will encompass the property. Highlighting landscaping elements and trees throughout the property helps create a beautiful nighttime depth of vision. Furthermore, extending the reach of your lighting to the outside edges of the property will create an extra ring of security.
Pick Indirect Lighting
There is nothing more annoying than the neighbor’s motion sensor lights flooding the windows every time a dog barks or the wind blows. When installing a lighting system, be very mindful of the neighbors and always pick indirect lighting. With indirect lighting, you will not see a light source. You will only notice the illuminated areas and features.
Navigation Lighting
Functional lighting that facilitates safe navigation through the property will also improve security. Consider adding path lights, driveway lights, step lights, or other navigational lights.
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