LED Hardscape Lighting


LED Hardscape Lighting
Enhance your outdoor space with our energy-efficient LED hardscape lighting, available in single CCT, single color, RGBW, and selectable CCT options. They’re perfect for patios, steps, decks, and retaining walls and come in various lengths and color temperatures to create the ideal ambiance. Featuring stainless steel mounting plates and weatherproof aluminum or brass housings, they ensure durability and longevity with a lifespan of 25,000-50,000 hours. Choose our aimable options to direct light precisely where you need it and enjoy superior performance over traditional lighting solutions.
See Also: In-Ground Well Lights and Step & Deck Lighting


What is LED Hardscape Lighting?
Hardscape lighting refers to outdoor lighting specifically designed for hardscape features in landscaping. These features include retaining walls, pathways, steps, patios, decks, driveways, and other structures. These lights are available in various lengths, color temperatures, RGB colors, and RGBW, allowing you to create the perfect lighting setup. Each light is housed in a weatherproof aluminum or brass casing with a mounting plate.
Areas of Use for LED Hardscape Lighting


Lights on Retaining Walls
Using hardscape lights on retaining walls in your outdoor space can enhance its aesthetic and functionality. This provides walkways, patios, and seating areas with practical ambient lighting.
Lining Stone Steps
The strategic use of step lights on stone steps and walkways adds safety and sophistication to your outdoor living space. Reduce the risk of falling or tripping over the steps while adding modern, contemporary lighting. Install hardscape lights on the underside of stair nosing for functional, hidden stair lighting.




Surrounding Outdoor Fireplaces, Fire Pits & Outdoor Kitchens
Brighten your outdoor bar, kitchen, or fireplace to create a safe, functional outdoor area. Install hardscape lights on the overhang of countertops and bartops to provide outdoor kitchens with practical task lighting. You can also install hardscape lighting on seating walls around a fire pit or fireplace for improved safety and ambiance.
On Top of Columns and Posts
Hardscape lighting for posts and columns is a crucial aspect of landscape design that enhances outdoor spaces' aesthetic appeal, safety, and functionality.
Post cap lights are installed on top of posts and provide a downward glow, illuminating pathways and adding a decorative touch. Column lights can highlight architectural features and create a dramatic effect. Deck post lights enhance the safety and ambiance of outdoor decks and courtyards.


6 Benefits of Hardscape Lights
Safety & Security
Lighting pathways, steps, posts, columns, and other potential obstacles increases visibility and reduces the risk of accidents and collisions. Well-lit areas provide peace of mind and make walkways and pathways safer for residents and guests.
Extended Usability
Well-lit outdoor spaces can be enjoyed during evening hours, providing more opportunities for use and entertaining guests. With proper lighting, outdoor spaces become an extension of the indoor living area, providing additional space for activities like reading, entertaining, and lounging.
Increased Property Value
Professionally installed hardscape lighting can boost your property's curb appeal and overall value. A well-lit exterior creates a positive first impression, making the property stand out in the real estate market.
Aesthetic Appeal
While providing security, hardscape lights also enhance the property's aesthetic appeal, making it look well-maintained and cared for. Hardscape lighting accentuates the beauty of outdoor spaces, enhancing the architectural features.
Low Maintenance
Hardscape light fixtures require minimal maintenance because they are designed to be weather-resistant and able to withstand rain, snow, and extreme temperatures without deterioration.LED lights can last up to 50,000 hours or more, reducing the need for frequent replacements.
Energy Efficiency
LEDs use as little as one-tenth of the energy of traditional outdoor halogen or incandescent light fixtures. At eight hours of use per night, each lamp can last up to 17 years. This lowers energy costs significantly.
5 Considerations for Hardscape Lighting
Purpose
Determine whether you need lights for safety, security, or aesthetic purposes. Choose lights suitable for the specific areas you want to illuminate, such as pathways, stone steps, retaining walls, outdoor kitchens or fireplaces, etc
Spacing & Placement
As an estimate, hardscape lighting fixtures should be placed 6-7 feet apart. However, this can depend on the type of light, its brightness, and beam angles. Determine if you have any focal points of interest in your outdoor space that you want to highlight. Remember, a lighting design and consistency are key to evenly distributed light.
Fixture Material
Lighting fixtures are available in aluminum and cast brass. When choosing outdoor lighting, consider climate, humidity, maintenance, and long-term expectations. Most hardscape fixtures are rated weatherproof and able to withstand all weather conditions.
Integrated or Drop-in Fixtures
Integrated LED hardscape fixtures are low-maintenance, watertight, and provide long-lasting, energy-efficient lighting. Drop-in, or LED-ready, fixtures provide flexibility with replaceable bulbs, allowing for easy light customization. LED-integrated hardscape fixtures offer a modern, streamlined appearance with built-in LEDs. They simplify installation and provide long-lasting, energy-efficient lighting.
Color Temperature
The choice of a hardscape light fixture's color temperature, or CCT, will vary depending on the desired atmosphere. Warm, natural, and cool whites create different effects and moods. If you want the option for color-changing hardscape lighting, we offer selectable CCT, single color, and RGB+W options.
How to Install Hardscape Lighting
Many LED hardscape lights are designed for easy installation. Integrated fixtures are typically simpler to install as a single unit, while drop-in fixtures might require installing the fixture and then inserting the bulb. However, hiring a professional for optimal placement and wiring is often recommended.
The video below provides an example of how to install hardscape lighting. However, every lighting setup differs, so consult a professional before beginning.
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