Perimeter lighting is an essential part of building security. Building exteriors with proper perimeter lights can reduce crime, acts of vandalism, accidents and injuries. e-conolight offers durable, long-lasting LED fixtures made for the outdoors. Our fixtures are low-maintenance, reducing the need for relamping for tens of thousands of hours. LED fixtures provide an unmatched level of brightness for optimal security and, with their long life, save on energy costs allowing more room in the budget for other expenses.
Different Types of Perimeter LED Lighting
Perimeter LED lighting comes in all sorts of shapes and sizes. Some perimeter lighting options provide general lighting for an entire landscape, while others are relegated to posts or canopies to give customers increased visibility in a specific location. No matter what your perimeter lighting needs are, there’s sure to be a perimeter LED lighting solution that’s right for your establishment. Read on to learn more about the different types of perimeter lighting available at e-conolight.
Wall Pack Lights
Many businesses rely on LED wall packs for lighting their pathways and perimeters, and for good reason. Wall-pack LED perimeter lighting fixtures give passersby a stronger sense of security in shopping centers and other commercial locations. LED wall packs are available with many different lighting options such as non-cut-off, high-output, fixed-cutoff, architectural, decorative, and adjustable. Wall packs are easy to install and result in massive energy savings over time.
Flood Lights
Flood lights are a form of LED perimeter lighting that can produce a substantial amount of light. These light fixtures flood an area with light by creating wider beams of light of up to 120 degrees. Flood lights are essential for illuminating large outdoor perimeters that require plenty of lighting for added security and visibility. This light fixture can also maintain the same lumen output and wattage as most spotlights.
Dusk to Dawn Lights
Dusk-to-dawn LED perimeter lights feature a photocell that detects when it is dark outside. These lights can automatically turn on after dusk without requiring any human interaction from employees or shoppers. Most standard LED lighting fixtures can be turned into dusk-to-dawn lights by purchasing a photocell separately.
Canopy Lights
LED canopy lights are commonly seen at gas stations, parking garages, loading areas, and drive-throughs. Canopy lights are installed directly overhead and provide people with ample lighting in outdoor areas. Canopy lighting also gives customers a stronger sense of security at night. For example, gas stations that are well-lit at night are likely to receive more customers than establishments that are dimly lit. Canopy lights also let customers know you’re open for business after dark.
Vapor Tight Lights
Vapor tight perimeter lights are a solution for LED lighting that is exposed to damp or wet environments. Typically, they are sealed and gasketed with a screw-in glass jar which protects the LED bulb from the elements. If your business is in an environment that sees a lot of humidity and rain, you should consider purchasing vapor tight lights for your perimeter.
Bollard Lights
Bollard lights are perimeter lighting fixtures that are commonly found in landscapes and pathways to ensure pedestrian safety. Bollard LED perimeter lights are available in rounded and square fixtures and can stand up to four feet tall. These lights project downward or horizontally to ensure pathways have the necessary lighting and coverage.
Landscape Lights
Landscape perimeter lighting illuminates the surrounding terrain, which could present a safety hazard to people in the dark. For example, outdoor landscape lighting can prevent customers from walking into outdoor decor and shrubs late at night. Landscape LED perimeter lighting can be decorative as well and enhance outdoor locations while helping to prevent accidents.
Benefits of LED Perimeter Lights
Energy Efficient
Since perimeter LED lights are known to be some of the most energy-efficient lighting solutions, having them for an extended period will result in immense savings over time. LED lighting can provide substantial lighting while consuming less electricity than traditional light bulbs. LEDs are also long-lasting, meaning they can go for a long time without requiring replacement.
Increased Safety
Having the proper LED perimeter lighting around your building is also crucial for the safety and security of your employees and customers. LEDs provide clearer and brighter lighting than their traditional counterparts, meaning you can rest assured knowing there are no blind spots around your establishment. Properly illuminated walkways and entryways protect against falls and other accidents and discourage burglars and criminals from marking your establishment as a target.
Helps Display Important Signage
LED perimeter lights can help draw attention to helpful signs around your building. If there are multiple entrances or businesses on a single property, drawing attention to the appropriate signage can help customers quickly find what they are looking for. Perimeter lighting can be directed toward directional signage, increasing visibility among shoppers.
Considerations for Perimeter Lighting
LED perimeter lights can help draw attention to helpful signs around your building. If there are multiple entrances or businesses on a single property, drawing attention to the appropriate signage can help customers quickly find what they are looking for. Perimeter lighting can be directed toward directional signage, increasing visibility among shoppers.
Pay Attention to Ratings for Outdoor Settings
No matter what the business, building perimeter lighting solutions must be able to withstand the great outdoors. Most lighting solutions are not durable enough to withstand changing weather conditions and other harsh outdoor elements, meaning you must be mindful of which options are appropriate for outdoor usage. It is also important to note that not all outdoor lighting is the same.
Different lighting solutions have different ratings and capabilities depending on the climate. For example, hot environments, like deserts, with high dust levels require a lighting solution with dust-proofing capabilities. If your establishment is in a subtropical climate that faces a lot of rain and hurricanes, ensure your perimeter lighting is submersion rated to withstand water damage.
Opt for Higher Lumens Near Doors
Choosing an outdoor lighting solution that covers the entire perimeter of your building is the key to creating a safe environment for your employees and customers. Doorways, like entrances and exits, must be well-lit at all times because they are typically the areas that see the most foot traffic. For these areas, we recommend using perimeter lighting with higher lumen outputs. LED perimeter lighting with higher lumen outputs can highlight doors and ensure that all customers have the appropriate visibility when coming and going.
