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L A N D S C A P E -- L I G H T I N G



ACCENT


DIRECTIONAL


SHADOW


SILHOUETTE


UPLIGHTING

Highlight just one piece of sculpture or architectural detail with an intensely focused beam of light. Spot or narrow spot light.

One or more ground-mounted fixtures aimed straight-on at a specimen tree, flowering bush or entranceway. Flood or wide flood lamp.

Position the light source in front of ornamental grass or large-leafed foliage so the enlarged image is projected on a wall or fence. Spot or narrow flood lamp

Place fixtures between an interestingly shaped tree and a wall, aiming the light on the wall for dramatic black outlines. Adds depth to smaller yards.

Shadows and negative space are as important as light when aiming fixtures up at high angles. Spot or narrow flood


FLOWER BED


PATH


SECURITY


STAIR


BOLLARDS

Fixtures with graceful daytime appearance add broad, even washes of light at night so the vivid colors may be enjoyed at dusk and beyond. Typical spacing: 6'-8'.

Concentric circles of light ripple out from the fixture, perfect for walkways and entrances. Typical spacing 8'-12'.

With the addition of the Photocell/Time Clock option for reliability, and fixtures installed in proximity to the building, property owners can feel comfortably secure while delighting in the effect. Typical spacing: 5'-8'

These fixtures will complement brick, stone or wood stair walls.

Placed next to deck or patio stairs, a path light illuminates the risers beautifully so people can move about with confidence.


SCALLOPING


COLUMN


GRAZING


MARKING


A stucco wall, basket-weave fence or stone exterior are ideal surfaces to light because of the inherent surface changes. Position fixtures a considerable distance 12"-16" from the wall. Flood or wide flood lamp.

Trace the fluting of a Corinthian column all the way up to the ornate capital or send streams of light up to graze textured brick columns. Narrow or very narrow spot lamps.

Grazing throws the texture of a stucco wall, basket-weave fence or stone exterior into high relief. Fixtures should be located 3"-6" away. Flood or wide flood.

Marking tends not to illuminate and area, but rather a boundary or end point. Great for driveways and docks. Also consider ProGrade solar lights here.





Some Techniques provided by RuudLighting, one our great vendors with a great website



Wesworth Electric

(954) 545-8171, (561) 374-9500, (561) 279-2929

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