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How Far Away Should Retaining Wall Lights Be?

Paul Watson July 31, 2022
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Depending on your style, retaining wall lights are typically placed six to seven feet apart on top of the wall. There are many different styles and colors to choose from, including recessed lights, outdoor lights, and wall-mounted fixtures. Outdoor retaining wall lights can be positioned on a retaining wall and are typically painted or stained. You can also place the lights in planters to disguise their presence. You can also find more new, best and creative outdoor light ideas by Southern Outdoor Lighting.

To install retaining wall lights, you can use a masonry bit or a conical plastic anchor. Make sure to feed the wires through the central hole. Then, secure the lights to the wall with screws or silicone caulk. To cover the light, install a waterproof layer of silicone caulk around the holes. The lights will need to be repositioned frequently. You can also use spotlights at the base of the retaining wall to highlight the wall.

Hardscape Retaining Wall Lightings are ideal for illuminating areas with a hard surface, such as stone or brick walls. They can highlight unique wall materials or accentuate a wall’s architectural features. Hardscape Retaining Wall Lightings can be installed in freestanding or retaining walls with dirt behind them. If you’re interested in adding lighting to your retaining wall, consider RC Lighting’s low-profile LED Hardscape lights. You can choose between three-inch-to-eight-inch-tall fixtures.

To install retaining wall lighting, you need to create a mock-up of your retaining walls. Your contractor will likely be able to show you a mock-up before you buy fixtures. You can also use colored tape to mark the locations of the wires within the wall stones. After the capstone has been removed, you can then install the fixture. Make sure to mark the central point of the fixture with a line straight back to the dirt.

A few additional options to consider include landscape lighting. Post lights are the easiest to install, and they shine up onto the wall. This gives the lighting a more dramatic effect. Alternatively, you can place them in shrubbery or other hardscape areas to emphasize the textures of the wall. For a beautiful effect, you can place lights along the retaining wall. In either case, post lights are the way to go.

When installing path lighting, you can alternate lights between the sides of the pathway. This can help keep the distance between lights between six to eight feet, but this can create dark patches in wider paths. While installing path lighting, leave ample space between each end of the path and your home. Neither want path lights shining into your windows nor do you want to install them too close to your front door. You can also ignore steps when installing path lights.

 

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