Why do you need Decking Lights?
One of the high-points of having an outdoor deck is relaxing there in the evening or in the early night. When the weather is pleasant, just sitting back in a deck chair and looking up at nothing but the sky will not only relieve stress, but will also reduce eye strain. Obviously you cannot sit in the dark and you need some light there. If you have conventional wall mounted lights that will light up the deck, you will be defeating the purpose of having a deck because the light will just be shining down into your eyes. Installing decking lights will give just the right amount of light so that you can still see clearly, yet not find them glaring to the eyes.
What are the kinds of lights that I can use?
Decking lights come in very many different shapes and depending on the kind of lighting you want, you can choose the lights. Most of them will be floor mounted, but you get masked and open ones, as well as stairway lights to light up the stairs. The most common are the sunken ones, because they are the most convenient to install on a deck, but if you have a little imagination you can pretty much install any kind of lighting you wish.
Where do I get them?
Decking lights are very easily available in most lighting stores. If you want a wider range to choose from than what the store has, you can always look online. There are a number of places where you can browse either by type or by manufacturer and you can do it from home.
Do they cost a lot?
While not being too expensive, good quality decking lights are still quite expensive. You must remember that if you are going to install them directly on the floor, they should be weather proof, meaning that they should be able to take the heat from the sun, the rain and the cold, and still work. The glass on top also has to be thick enough that if you stand on them by mistake, they should not break. This results in them being on the expensive side. Of course you do get cheaper ones, but these are not as good quality, and will not last you as long as the good ones. If you are willing to pay anywhere more than $50 to $80 per light, you should get reasonably good ones, although there are ones that can cost in the hundreds too.
How do I install decking lights as cheaply as possible?
It is better to go with the good quality ones than the cheap ones because if they conk off, you will have to keep replacing the lights. Most manufacturers will say that their product will last a long time but this is only marketing drivel. Check the wires to see their quality, as well as the material of the glass and the reflectors. Better ones will obviously be better. If you find a cheaper one that you feel is as good then take it.
Another good way is to install solar powered ones. They are not too expensive and cost just as much as a normal one would, but you do not have the trouble of installing the wires etc. which brings down the installation cost. If you are willing to get your hands dirty, you can do it yourself. Although the cheaper ones may not necessarily be the kind of quality product that you are looking for, they have pieces ranging from a low $15 or $20 going up.
Going with solar lights also gives you more options in that you can think of installing other kinds of lights other than the usual floor mounted ones. Check online to see the different ones that are available so that you have an idea of what would look good for your deck.
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