Colourful Trend in Home Design
A new trend in exterior home design
is lighting up the neighbourhood! Many home and business owners are installing
weatherproof LED strip lighting on roofs and soffits to add colourful detail.
Most people think of adding lights to a home’s exterior for Christmas holidays,
but there are many opportunities to use LED lighting year-round. Other holidays
like Easter, St. Patrick’s Day and Canada Day can be celebrated with LED
lights. Neighbourhood get togethers and summer parties are another wonderful opportunity
to use weatherproof LED strip lights.
Benefits of LED Lighting for Exterior Use
We all know how frustrating it can
be to climb ladders to install tricky corded light systems on eavestroughs only
to have one light burn out just as they are plugged in. The benefits of
installing weatherproof LED strip lighting provide convenience, but also appeal
to the environmentally conscious. LED stands for light emitting diode and is
the most efficient type of lighting available. LED lights use less energy than
the conventional incandescent bulbs – about 90 per cent less! LEDs also last 2-3
times longer than traditional lights and require little maintenance. An
incandescent bulb would typically last 1,000 hours and burn out. LEDs can last
up to 50,000 hours and over time will dim – not completely burn out. These
attributes make installing year-round strip lighting as a home accent more
feasible and economical.
LED Thrives in Cold Temperatures
Canadian winters are harsh and
climates vary from coast to coast. Whether its consistent rain, blowing snow
and ice, or polar temperatures, it is less than desirable to pull out a ladder
and climb a roof to install lighting. Weatherproof LED strip lights in GTA
neighbourhoods become perfect choice for both convenience and safety. Once the
lights are up – they are up for good and are permanently installed to the
roof’s edge. And with the easy-to-use smartphone app, lighting colours and
patterns can be changed to reflect holidays, sporting events or simply a
favourite colour. This eliminates the need to put yourself in harm’s way for a
few weeks of inconsistent lighting over Christmas holidays. Furthermore, the
LED lighting itself thrives in
cold temperatures and performs better.
Building Striking Brand Recognition
Businesses in the GTA also benefit
from installing weatherproof LED strip lights. Different companies find an
identity in specific colours they have selected to represent their brand.
McDonald’s for example uses the bright yellow of the "golden arches” to call
out to weary travellers looking for a quick bite to eat along the highway. The
Holiday Inn also uses the bright green and royal blue to identify their hotel
brand, separating them from others. These companies often use bright LED
lighting to attract customers their way. Smart businesses – hotels,
restaurants, retail shops – all can create a visually striking effect by using
weatherproof LED strip lighting and stay ahead of the competition.
Think of the CN Tower, dominating
the Toronto skyline and visible from all over the city. Each night, it is lit
up for all to see and celebrates different events like St. Patrick’s Day (Kelly
Green), a Leafs or Raptors win (Blue, Purple) or welcoming visitors from all
over the world for international festivals like Pride. Why not have the same
excitement and awe created for your neighbourhood with your very own light
show? Controlled from your phone and all with the easy and safe installation of
weatherproof LED lights!