Finishing touches: Lighting fixture longevity means looking beneath the surface

摘要

The old saying "never judge a book by its cover" is a reminder to look beyond the surface at what is going on inside. The same is true when it comes to landscape lighting. While the surface is important, what's behind the exterior finish is oftentimeseven more critical in determining how that lighting will look and last over time. "When you look at lighting fixture finishes, you really want to connect that with the base material, because they really work hand-in-hand," explains Jeff Dross, corporate director of education and industry trends with Kichler Lighting. It's the base metal, as well as any paint or protective coating applied on top, that will determine how the fixture fares when exposed to the elements.