Security at home is a key issue especially during these economically stressful times
A properly illuminated home is a great burglar deterrent.Research shows the process of breaking and entering takes about 60 seconds and that property crime makes up more than ¾ of all crime in the US. In 2007, FBI reports estimated close to 10 million property crimes offenses with 60% of the occurrences happening at night.It is because of all these facts that insurance agencies and law officials alike recommend all areas surrounding the home being well light to discourage robbery attempts.
The trend of outdoor entertaining and the extension of people’s home into their outdoor living areas is more than a fad, it’s here to stay.More and more people are spending time at home rather than vacationing, so naturally enhancing an outdoor living area with lighting is a necessity for both security and safety reasons. A home is considered to be a sanctuary and like so; people need to feel safe and secure at night while spending time in their outdoor spaces.
Low voltage lighting systems are an investment worth making towards burglary prevention. LV lighting systems offer low levels of even illumination, unlike the glaring lights of line voltage systems that shine a bright light and cast large shadows in the surrounding areas.Properly planning and laying out the system will ensure to address important security areas, such as front walkways, back doorways, ground level windows and dark driveway areas.Illuminating a home’s façade and surrounding landscape not only accents a properties’ features and but also addresses all these security issues.
