Why have outside security lighting?
Lighting is another crucial contributor to a house's exterior security, the experts say. Burglars don't want to be seen, so they'll look for darkened doorways and shadowy back yards that will obscure their work. By removing the cover of darkness, you've taken away an incentive for them to choose your house.
Experts recommend illuminating all the major entrances to a home, such as the front door, the back porch and the garage door. Usually fixtures are located in those spots, so use them.
Even interior lamps light the outside to some extent, experts noted. Discouraging a burglar from breaking in through your back window might be as simple as keeping a light on in that room or having a motion senor lighting device installed.
If you don't want the bother of remembering to turn a light on in the evening and off in the morning, you can install a fixture with a motion sensor. Motion-detecting sockets are also available that turn standard fixtures into motion-sensing lights, which come on when someone approaches and turn off a set amount of time after the movement stops.
In the right setting, motion sensor lights can be a very useful deterrent and alert a homeowner to an intruder's presence.
The best way to protect your home! Adequate lighting is the number one theft deterrent according to the FBI. Outdoor security lighting can light the path to your door when you come home and stop potential intruders in their tracks.
Consider these factors when installing outdoor lights:
Twin flood lights work best to light a large area. Using standard halogen or incandescent bulbs, install these lights at or above roof level and point them towards the perimeter of your property.
Halogen lights are most effective in a smaller area. Mount them overhead to focus them light downward and outward.
Entryway lighting should be installed around yards and entryways, and decorative fixtures can double as security lighting.
Watch for shadows cast by trees and bushes where intruders could hide and direct lighting in these areas.
Install a motion lights on the outside of your home above the garage to keep intruders away as you drive up and open the garage door.
Motion detectors are a convenient and efficient way to turn on/off your outdoor lights, and make it virtually impossible for anyone to sneak up on your home.
Adequate walkway or porch lighting can also prevent accidents on steps or uneven surfaces.
Use lights with ample wattage to light up even the farthest corner of your property.
Outdoor lighting is an important safety feature for your home or workplace. Well-lit properties are less likely to be burglarized. They are also unlikely to be the scene for accidents caused by dark pathways, where people might easily trip and fall. Outdoor lighting can also beautify a home, thus increasing its value.
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