4 steps to safe driveway lighting
Whether arriving home late after a cozy evening with friends, after a hard day's work or setting off early for a long-awaited vacation or a day trip - no matter why you are leaving the house in the dark or just arriving home, everyone wants to do so as safely and relaxed as possible.
No hidden tripping hazards that are only visible during the day, or dents in the car because of an overlooked object, because this is not only annoying but can also be dangerous.
It is therefore advisable to have adequate driveway lighting to prevent accidents. We explain how you can plan and implement this quickly and easily in our 4-step guide.
Step 1: Recognize the danger zone
First of all, you should be aware of which objects in your driveway or yard could potentially cause an accident or which areas could be overlooked. To do this, it is best to take a look at your entrance area during the day, but also in the dark, as some areas may not even be noticeable in the light.
Dangers could arise from insufficiently illuminated kerbs, flowerbeds , Facades or the invisible boundary of the garage entrance are created. Driveway lighting usually makes sense in these areas, as nobody should have to worry about safety when coming home or leaving.
Step 2: Selecting the right type of luminaire for driveway lighting
Once you have identified all possible danger spots, you can start thinking about the right lights for your driveway. driveway for your driveway. If you want to illuminate a large area of your driveway, for example, we recommend a outdoor spotlight , which illuminates a wide area but does not dazzle.
To make the path to the garage or house entrance visible, you can use Path lights in the form of bollard lights or pedestal lamps can be used. These not only ensure safe driveway lighting, but also look great.
You can also use them to mark out flowerbeds or walls, highlighting them at the same time. The light from these driveway lights is also emitted onto the ground, preventing glare.
Also recessed spotlights can also be used for successful driveway or garage lighting, as they will make it much easier for you to find your way in the dark. You should pay attention to how much weight the recessed floor lights can withstand, as you may drive over them with your car depending on where they are installed.
The following are also suitable for outdoor garage lighting wall lights are perfect, as they stylishly highlight your façade and at the same time make the width of the garage clear - so driving in is child's play.
Step 3: Deciding on the extras you need
Once you have decided on the type of entrance lighting, you can consider whether and where you would like to have additional functions. Particularly popular for garage door lighting, but also generally in the entire entrance area, are Motion detectors as these make constant lighting with high electricity costs unnecessary. This means that the light only comes on when someone arrives and needs guidance in the dark.
In addition, a twilight sensor is sometimes useful for entrance lighting, so that the lights only come on when it is already dark to avoid unnecessary power consumption. Here you can also use solar lights which are operated with pure sunlight and are therefore particularly environmentally friendly - but this only makes sense for a sunny driveway.
If you not only want a safely illuminated driveway, but also want to have your visitors directly in view at all times, there are skapetze® also integrated cameras in the driveway lighting. Even a microphone and loudspeaker are included.
If you have opted for ground spots as a light source, it is also possible that your Driveway lighting accessible as it needs to carry the load of a car for a short time. In this case, you should always read the product description carefully or seek advice directly.
Step 4: Installing the driveway lighting
As soon as you know what kind of lamps you need for your driveway lighting and what functions they should have, you can start choosing them.
Once you have found the right lights, you can of course install them yourself or have them installed by our skapetze® help from our craftsmen.
You should always make sure that the neighbors are not disturbed or dazzled by the lighting - especially with very bright LED spotlights, it is important to install them in such a way that they really only illuminate your area.
This way, your driveway is safely illuminated in no time at all and you don't have to worry about arriving or departing in the dark.
If you no longer want to experience any unpleasant surprises when you arrive home and want to be able to set off in the dark without any worries, then make your driveway safer with driveway lighting. We will be happy to advise you!
