When darkness falls, your building is vulnerable to a host of dangers. Illuminating your property at night is a big job that consumes a lot of energy—not to mention your budget. The many benefits of LED lighting for outdoor use provide a comprehensive solution. Take a look at what they can do for your company, facility, or home.
They Offer Variety
As you assess your lighting needs, you’ll find the perfect match in one of the many categories of outdoor LED fixtures, including:
Flood Lights
They do what they say: they flood an area with uniform light for maximum clarity. Outdoor LED flood lights are a popular choice for many wide-open areas. You can select different wattages, reach, sensors, and mountings. Try them for:
- Parking lots
- Loading docks
- Sports fields
- Playgrounds
- Loading docks
- Marinas
- Backyards
- Retail buildings
- Architectural highlights
- Stadiums
- Public transport stations
Wall Packs
The most popular outdoor LED wall pack light is the traditional style which projects the light to “wall wash” and then provides a 120° forward throw of light below. New construction contractors, electricians, and building owners love them because installation is so easy. All it takes is one person to mount a wall pack. Some come with a built-in “dusk to dawn” photocell feature that you can opt to use or keep switched off. You’ll see LED wall pack lights at:
- Boathouses
- Barns
- Docks
- Walkways
- Building perimeters
- Parking areas
- Building entrances
Canopy Lights
Outdoor LED canopy lights install flush up against a ceiling, overhang, awning, or any area where you want to project light downward. There’s no yellow tinge or flickering when you use them for:
- Porches
- Carports
- Convenience stores
- Commercial breezeways
- Gas stations
- Boat docks
- Sheds
- Garages
- Barns
- Storage units
- Covered walkways
- Retail complexes
- Drive-thru facilities
- Apartment buildings
Bollard Lights
These post-mounted lights are useful when you need to illuminate a walkway or create a boundary. Because outdoor LED Bollard lights are a few feet taller than ground lights, the beam will reach further with ambient light. Possible applications include:
- Common areas
- Crosswalks
- Landscaping
- Driveways
- Natural areas
- Parks
- Courtyards
Area and Site lights
Most commonly seen in parking lots, these multi-use outdoor LED area and site lights can be mounted on square or round poles, building rooftops, or facades. You can choose from multiple mounting options, dusk to dawn controls, wattages, and levels of brightness to provide a wide, steady beam of light. These lights are ideal for:
- Parking lots
- Streets
- Airports
- College campuses
- Commercial buildings
- Shopping centers
- Strip malls
- Hospitals
- Residential neighborhoods
- Arenas
- Parks
- Sports complexes
They Last Longer
A longer lifetime and virtually no maintenance is one of the main benefits of LED lighting for outdoor use. Most have a rated life of 50-100,000 hours. This is approximately 25 times longer than incandescent lighting technology.
They’re Energy Efficient
Because LED lighting requires a lower wattage to operate, they use considerably less energy. Standard LEDs can be as much as 70 percent more energy-efficient than incandescent, while emitting less heat—and that’s good news for the environment. LEDs aren’t made with toxic elements and don’t require any special method for disposal.
They’re More Effective
The crisp, bright lighting of LED is a welcome feature as compared to older technology. Most of our customers prefer that LED offers a whiter light, which is more visually appealing for visitors. The effect is professional and welcoming; LEDs provide a sense of security and sustainability. LED is directional—where your beam goes, it stays. You can count on the coverage to remain consistent throughout the lifetime of the outdoor LED light fixture.
They Increase Safety
Commercial exterior LED lighting makes it easier to navigate dark areas, reducing the potential for injury. Municipalities are choosing LEDs for bright, steady street lighting that can reduce the likelihood of car accidents and crime. Outdoor LED lighting is being used for multi-use open space areas across the US—from city parks, farmland or riding arenas, to campuses and even your neighborhood tennis court.
They Provide Security
Well-lit facilities can act as a deterrent for crime. Outdoor LED lighting is flexible to use and can be mounted on poles, building rooftops, or facades to offer the output and light distribution needed to produce a more secure environment. Adding dusk to dawn photocells guarantees nighttime illumination. LEDs require no warm-up time and instantly turn on. Nighttime cameras and security footage viewed under outdoor LED lighting are clearer when investigating incidents.
They’re Weather Resistant
Outdoor LED lighting is manufactured to withstand harsh weather conditions and can absorb impact from rain, wind, hail, and more. Fully gasketed and sealed die-cast aluminum housings protect the working components. LEDs adapt well to a large spectrum of temperatures, and will light up in any atmosphere warmer than -4°F.
They Cost Less Over Time
Some outdoor LED lighting does cost more up-front than the older metal halide, CFL, or high-pressure sodium. However, the savings over the years with lower utility bills and their maintenance-free lifetime make LEDs the choice with the best return of investment.
Increase Property Value
An investment in LED outdoor lighting offers benefits for property owners. It can attract more tenants, clients, shoppers, and even employees. LED lighting increases curb appeal when it comes time to sell or rent space. When you extend your lighting to help define other areas like home patios and company courtyards, you increase the square footage you can use into the night with “outdoor rooms.” That’s a boon for buyers and for your real estate profit.
Exterior LED lighting is the clear choice for anyone with an eye on the future. Protecting assets while reducing energy costs is a priority now more than ever. Make your property more inviting, safe, and secure—all while building sustainability. Explore Revolve LED for our quality outdoor LED lighting, and let us know how we can help you meet your immediate outdoor lighting needs.
