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Courtyard & driveway lighting
Tips for a functional & efficient lighting conceptThe driveway and courtyard are the entrance to the entire property. Functional and illuminated with appealingly bright, warm light, this area welcomes both residents and guests. In addition, the right outdoor lighting for the driveway and courtyard ensures optimum visibility in the dark and thus greater safety.
Top recommendations for driveway lights
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The right lighting concept for courtyards and driveways consists of a combination of path and bollard lights, ground spotlights and wall lights. This ensures that the area is fully illuminated and the driveway, garage door and boundaries are clearly visible.
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Tips for driveway lighting
Good planning and professional installation are essential for a comprehensive lighting concept, ensuring that the desired comfort and optimum safety are achieved.
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The motion detector switches the light on as soon as a car approaches, making it easier to find your way around. Since the light switches off automatically, energy is saved. For driveways, the detection angle should be selected so that the neighbouring property is not covered.
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To ensure that wall lights do not dazzle drivers, select a wall lamp with a diffuser for the garage entrance. This means that the light source is not directly visible. Wall lights that emit light downwards and/or upwards are also available.
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When picking the right recessed floor lights for the driveway, it's important to choose a model that can be driven over. Information on the maximum load capacity can be found in the respective product details. The electrician knows what to look out for when laying underground cables and making connections.
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The higher the light points, the larger the light cone and the greater the distance between the individual path lights can be. As a general rule, path lights are usually between 60 and 150 cm tall, and it is recommended that the light areas touch each other to achieve full illumination of the driveway.
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Solar lights reduce electricity costs. They require no cables, which makes them extra practical! We recommend solar lights with a motion detector, as this ensures that the light only switches on when needed, which increases the battery life. Separate solar panels should be positioned so that they are not covered by hedges or shrubs.
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LED lamps reach 100 % brightness immediately after switching on and are therefore ideal for motion detectors. They also save up to 90 % energy compared to incandescent lamps and are virtually maintenance-free thanks to a service life of up to 50,000 hours and high switching resistance.