While security lighting is meant to scare off burglars and critters, it can prevent accidents, too. If you live in a dark neighbourhood, your yard is likely riddled with accidents waiting to happen. Properly placed security lighting can keep you from tripping up dark steps or over watering can leave on the lawn.

Security lighting provides a level of illumination to clearly identify persons or objects and creates a psychological deterrent to criminal activity in the area being protected. There are four general types of outside security lighting: continuous lighting, emergency lighting, moveable lighting, and standby lighting.

A well-lighted front entrance enables you to greet guests and identify visitors at night. Wall lanterns on each side of the door will give your home a warm, welcoming look while assuring the safety of those who enter. A separate rear or side entrance can be lighted with a single wall lantern installed on the.