It is unlikely that you need to explain in detail why, considering the composition of your summer cottage, you need to take care of the light. These are elementary safety requirements: if you need to go outside at night, you should not stumble at every step, wandering in the dark. Therefore, the design of the design of which is carried out by landscape designers and architects, is an important functional element of your garden.
Features of the lighting of the summer cottage
Lamps that will be installed in the garden should be durable and resistant to temperature extremes. Therefore, you need to choose them very meticulously. If you are not sure that you will be able to buy the necessary equipment yourself and configure light management, it is recommended to consult with specialists.
To illuminate the garden area, sodium and mercury lamps of high pressure, incandescent lamps with a capacity of 100 to 150 watts, fluorescent paws, etc. D. The design of the lamps is selected individually, based on your wishes and design solution of the designer.
Types of lamps
The most popular are the so -called classic garden lamps. Outwardly, they retain the style of models used to illuminate parks, city squares, etc. D. Their height varies from 0.5 to 5 m. Classic lamps poorly illuminate paths and alleys, since the light is distributed on the sides, and not aimed at the road surface.
Spherical lamps are the shape of a ball. The luminous flux, respectively, is directed evenly. The main drawback, like classic models, is insufficient lighting of the road surface.
Half -sphere lamps and bollards are equipped with reflectors who direct the light flow down. Accordingly, garden paths are highlighted much more efficiently. It is these models that is recommended to be used to illuminate summer cottages.