Outdoor lighting is an excellent addition to your home as it provides great benefits such as assisting in creating a welcoming environment, increasing curb appeal, and enhanced aesthetics. One key benefit to outdoor lighting is its ability to increase security and safety around the home.
Here are 5 different ways that outdoor lighting can increase security and safety:
1. Deterrence of Intruders
By having a well-lit home, you’re less likely to have intruders and that’s because well-lit exteriors make it harder for intruders to hide. Intruders often avoid homes that are well-lit because it provides them with a higher risk of being seen by homeowners.
2. Enhanced Visibility
Outdoor lighting that is placed in areas like around doors and windows makes it easier to notice any suspicious activity. It can also help you identify faces or vehicles of the intruder.
3. Improved Surveillance
Outdoor lighting can complement the surveillance placed around your home. Cameras that are around lighting fixtures produce higher quality footage. Motion sensor lighting can also contribute to the security of your home by alerting you when there is movement near the light.
4. Pathway Safety
Pathways should be well-lit to increase the safety of your home. When pathways are illuminated it can prevent you from falling or tripping on the path.
5. Highlighting Security Features
Outdoor lighting is important for highlighting key factors that increase the security of your home. Gates, fences, and locks should be well-lit to make them more accessible during the dark hours.
If you want your home safe from intruders or more accessible, consider installing an outdoor lighting system. Southwest Lighting Systems has been in the lighting industry for over 35 years, and our job is to make your home more secure through our lighting expertise. Let us help you, call today to schedule a free estimate with one of our lighting estimators. 281-494-3700
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