Good and appropriate, lighting can help ward off would-be thieves or draw attention to their activities so it\u2019s essential to think about illuminating the outside of your home, as well as the inside. In addition, garden security is also more important than ever before.<\/p>\n
The most appropriate form of external lighting is highly-efficient, has low-energy use, and is controlled by a dusk-to-dawn switch so that it comes on only when it\u2019s dark. <\/p>\n
This type of system:<\/p>\n
An alternative is motion-sensitive lighting. Because it switches itself on when something moves within it range. <\/p>\n
However, it could be annoying to neighbours and dangerous to passing traffic. To help reduce these risks, you should direct the lights downwards. It\u2019s also recommended that such lights are fitted at a height of at least 2.5 metres (eight feet).<\/p>\n
Whichever security lighting option you choose, it will help lessen any fears you may have about the dark or who may be lurking in your garden.<\/p>\n
When it comes to installing your security lights, you should remember:<\/p>\n
1. <\/strong>Your home and garden are being lit to increase personal security, not to brighten up your:<\/p>\n This should be quite easy to judge at night when your lights are on by checking that they aren\u2019t:<\/p>\n If you get any complaints, it should be possible to adjust your lights or perhaps fit a shield to deflect the beam. And, if your lighting system is fitted with a timer, don\u2019t forget to use it sensibly.<\/p>\n\n
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