Outdoor LED Lights are the Way to Go

If you are lucky enough to have an outdoor space as part of your home, such as a screen room, patio, backyard kitchen, or pool, then you know just how valuable your outdoor area can be for hosting friends and family members, relaxing by yourself, and enjoying the fresh air. So why let the fun stop as soon as it gets dark? By investing in an outdoor lighting system, you can continue using your outdoor space long after the sun sets. In particular, outdoor lighting supported by LEDs offers a host of benefits not seen with other systems.

LED Lighting vs. Traditional Lighting

LED stands for light emitting diode. In simplest form, this means that LEDs provide light by applying voltage to negatively charged semiconductors, which in turn trigger electrons to combine into light. Using this system, LEDs are able to provide as much light as an incandescent bulb at five to eight times less power. The efficiency of the LED bulb has led some to last up to 100,000 hours of use. Traditional incandescent bulbs, on the other hand, burn the majority of their energy as heat, making them inefficient and short-lived.  

Major Benefits of LED Lights in Your Outdoor Landscape

The first and most obvious benefit of using LED lights in your outdoor setting is the sheer efficiency of the bulbs. Many LED bulbs promise 60,000 hours of use, which equates to 12 entire years if the LEDs are mainly used at night, or 7 years if the lights are used continuously. This type of unparalleled efficiency saves you dramatic amounts of money, both in bulb maintenance and replacement costs and energy bill costs.  

Furthermore, LED lights are impressively versatile, efficient, and operational. They aren’t just standard lights, but lights that can be used interactively to control color, dim, or customize for specific illuminations. Once you switch over to LED lights in your outdoor system, you will never go back. Since the best LED outdoor lighting systems are professionally installed, it is important to find a reputable and experienced lighting installation company in your area. TropicScapes Landscape Design & Installation, for example, has been serving South Tampa for many years. The expert team and TropicScapes offers professional grade outdoor lighting with LEDs that will complement and enhance any other outdoor upgrades you make. Give them a call today at (813) 518-8487 to learn more!