If you want your business to stand out, even after the sun goes down, commercial outdoor lighting is a valuable investment for your company. Installing an outdoor lighting system will illuminate your business in a multitude of ways, from boosting the space’s visual appeal to creating a safe space for your employees.
From discouraging danger to extending a warm welcome, the benefits of installing large-scale commercial outdoor lighting go far beyond a simple light bulb.
Elevating Your Exterior with Commercial Lighting
Regardless of the type of business, first impressions are often based on curb appeal. Having a high-quality, well-maintained lighting system gives anyone who visits a warm sense of community that will linger beyond their stay.
Additionally, outdoor lighting is an excellent way to highlight your building. Whether it be the architectural elements that make it unique or the aesthetic landscaping, adding strategic flood lighting will draw everyone’s eyes to what you love most about your property.
Shine a Light on Your Business
It’s not simply about the visibility; good lighting can make your property a beacon within the community. Besides aesthetically improving your building, commercial outdoor lighting can also direct passersby’s gaze toward your logo. This can feed into your business’s reputation through customer perception by reflecting its professionalism, reliability, and success through the art of outdoor lighting. This can speak volumes about your business’s commitment to excellence and safety, even after hours.
A Spotlight on Safety
Dimly lit outdoor spaces open the door for a myriad of risks, especially later in the day or at night. Sometimes, dark parking lots can create a strong sense of anxiety for employees walking to their cars at night. Installing commercial outdoor lighting can significantly mitigate these risks, giving you more confidence in the safety of your business and those who need to access it.
A study out of New York found that installing outdoor lighting can reduce the risk of crime occurring during the evening hours by 36%. This proves that the benefits of outdoor lighting are vast and significant to the safety of your company and employees. We specialize in parking lots, installing and maintaining lighting to prevent common dangers.
When it comes to safety, M.I.R. Enterprises is here to help you cast danger out of the shadows and increase the security of your facility.
The Reliable Approach: Outdoor LED Lighting
It’s time to ditch the flickering, unreliable bulbs of the past and switch to LED outdoor bulbs. Not only do they deliver bright illumination, but they also offer lower prices and more reliable results. It is predicted that by 2030, nearly 87% of all lights will be replaced with LED bulbs.
Modern Technology for Modern Lighting Needs
What makes LED bulbs unique is that they are a gas-free lighting option. LED bulbs use semiconductor technology that attracts and stores energy to produce light, unlike the majority of other bulbs that use argon gas. Their lack of harmful chemicals makes them significantly safer options, especially for outdoor lighting.
LED bulbs are also notably more cost-efficient than other options, such as incandescent or fluorescent bulbs. This is because less modern designs cause the light to emit from all areas of a bulb, increasing heat and energy used. In comparison, LEDs only emit light from one direction, using less energy and keeping costs significantly lower.
Lastly, LED bulbs are also unparalleled when it comes to longevity and reliability. These modern bulbs can last through nearly 50,000 or more hours of illumination, while most other types of bulbs only last for 20,000 hours of use.
Planning Your Outdoor Lighting Layout
At M.I.R Enterprises, we know how to create the most effective and reliable commercial outdoor lighting plans. The most important aspect of proper layouts is designating each zone of your property into categories based on the priority for the lighting in that area. This could be safety, ambiance, or even aesthetics – it’s all up to you. From there, we analyze how glare and shadows will affect the fixtures. Lastly, we will choose the best fixtures best on your facility’s unique priorities and needs.
Curate Your Space With Outdoor Lighting Fixtures
While the light source itself is crucial, what truly helps design your space to fit your commercial outdoor lighting needs is the fixtures. We design several primary fixture types for commercial outdoor lighting, depending on the scope and scale of your lighting needs
- Area and site fixtures are tall and cast a wide glow. These are optimal for parking lots or wide open walkways.
- Bollards are shorter, sturdier metal posts with LEDs embedded at the top. These are commonly used for smaller walkways, shopping centers, or building entrances.
- Building mounts are installed directly into exterior walls. Mount fixtures can address security concerns by casting light directly at building entrances.
- Floodlights are primarily used to highlight landscaping features because of their ability to be propped and angled to exact specifications. They are also able to illuminate entire buildings from the front, making them excellent for maintaining curb appeal.
- Garage and canopy fixtures are installed into ceilings, making them the best option for parking garage lighting.
Making Your Mark with Creative Commercial Outdoor Lighting
Using LED bulbs can offer you full control over your outdoor lighting, giving you the ability to put functionality aside and support your business’s community identity. Whatever your commercial outdoor lighting preferences may be, the power is in your hands. Whatever your needs may be, our technicians are equipped to design completely unique outdoor lighting systems for your commercial facility.
Outdoor Lighting for Themed Days and Seasons
Choose LED bulbs with color-changing capabilities that let you and your company take part in celebrating the holiday or season to the fullest. This inspires both community pride and a sense of company-wide unity, boosting morale and contentment at your company.
Maintenance for Optimal Commercial Lighting Longevity
Investing in commercial outdoor lighting is a significant commitment. In order to ensure it remains in peak performance, consistent maintenance is key. M.I.R Enterprises is happy to offer not only installation services but also routine maintenance services that keep your bulbs shining bright year-round.
Cleaning the bulbs of any built-up dirt or grime will prevent your lights from gradually becoming dimmer over time and will keep faulty bulbs from going unnoticed. It is recommended to have a professional company look at your system’s wiring to make sure cables haven’t been loosened, frayed, or fully disconnected.
Lastly, ensure you remove any excess vegetation from your commercial outdoor lighting system. Impeding roots, limbs, or bushes can block the light, making it less effective.
The Lasting Impact of Commercial Outdoor Lighting
The power of commercial lighting can extend far beyond just lighting and bulbs. It can be a strategic asset to your company, securing its safety, visual appeal, and reputation. Investing in a high-quality outdoor lighting system will foster a sense of security across your entire facility and transform your business for years to come. Schedule your free commercial outdoor lighting audit with M.I.R Enterprises today – let us give you the power!
