How to Install Outdoor Security Lighting

Posted on

Installing extra lighting is an effective way to increase the security around your home. Outdoor security lighting can also increase the value of your property, while keeping you and your family members safe. Read on to learn how to install outdoor security lighting around your home.

The first thing you have to do is determine where you need the lighting installed. Walk around your home at night and determine where the darkest areas are. Also, look for places where people can enter your home. This could be your patio doors, the window to your basement, or the window to your garage. You want to have sufficient lighting installed around these areas to make sure there’s no place for an intruder to find a safe entry point.

Next, you need to decide on what kind of lighting you need. Outdoor lighting can come with motion detectors, light sensors and other features, which make it more versatile. A motion detector will turn a light on if someone moves within a certain range, while a light sensor will turn the fixture on automatically when it’s dark outside. A timer can turn off your light after a certain interval.

Once you’ve made a decision on the location and type of lighting you need, it’s time for the installation. Installing outdoor lighting is not the same as installing indoor lighting. You need to use wires, switches and fixtures designed for outdoor use. If you need to install cable underground, you should use conduit to protect the cable. To keep your home safe, you should install grounding on each outdoor fixture. Get the help of an electrical professional to make sure your outdoor security lighting is installed properly.

After completing this installation, the final step is to adjust the settings on your fixture. The fixture will have instructions on how to adjust the direction and range of the motion sensor. You’ll also need to set any timers and whether you want the fixture to come on automatically at sundown.

Industry Affiliations
100 Best Companies Oregon
Happiness Award
Best Company Woman Badge
Best CEO Badge
Best Company Outlook
Bradford White - Water Heaters
GENERAC
Daikin - Air Intelligence
BBB Rating A+
Angie - Super Service Award 2023
Roth Home - HVAC Company in Oregon City, OR
Contact Us Today!
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
Proudly serving our nearby communities!
Portland, Salem, Beaverton, Hillsboro, Oregon City, Canby, Clackamas, Lake Oswego, West Linn, Tigard, McMinnville, Albany, Corvallis, Bend, Sisters, Central Oregon & More!
SCHEDULE SERVICE
Industry Affiliations
100 Best Companies Oregon
Happiness Award
Best Company Woman Badge
Best CEO Badge
Best Company Outlook
Bradford White - Water Heaters
GENERAC
Daikin - Air Intelligence
BBB Rating A+
Angie - Super Service Award 2023
'