Abacus Construction Index
USA: Exterior Lights & Lighting: Exterior Lighting Manufacturers
ABOUT EXTERIOR LIGHTING
An enormous variety of exterior lighting fittings are available, in contemporary and traditional designs. These range from exterior hanging and track lighting, and specialist lights for outdoor umbrellas, to low level lighting in the form of posts or bollards, or recessed into walls or steps.
Exterior lighting may use mains voltage, or may use a transformer and low voltage. The latter is safer, and requires smaller wires. Some exterior lighting uses halogen bulbs, allowing for smaller fittings.
The International Dark Sky Association certifies approved exterior lighting fittings as 'Dark Sky Friendly' if they are suitably designed to minimise light pollution.
SPONSORED LINKS
LEADING USA EXTERIOR LIGHTING SUPPLIERS
The following leading exterior lighting suppliers have comprehensive websites, with information on all aspects of exterior lighting, including online catalogs, colors and materials for exterior lighting, and care and maintenance of exterior lighting.
Starry Night Lights. Starry Night Lights, based in Park City, Utah, is a lighting retailer dedicated to fighting light pollution. Its exterior lighting products are designed to minimise light spillage and light pollution. Its range includes products which have been certified as 'Dark Sky Friendly' by the International Dark Sky Association. Product categories include: Wall Sconces, Outdoor Wall Lanterns, Outdoor Light Shades, Landscape Lighting, Deck & Pathway Lighting, Recessed Lighting, Post Top Lights, Sign Lights, Address Lights, Motion Sensors, Architectural Lighting, and Lighting Bollards.
Lightology. Lightology, based in Chicago, Illinois, is a leading retailer of contemporary lighting fixtures, including exterior lighting. Its website has a comprehensive section on exterior lighting, covering: Exterior Bollard Lighting, Exterior Ceiling Flush Lighting, Exterior Deck Lighting, Exterior Grill Lighting, Landscape Lighting, Post Lights, Exterior Recessed Ground Lighting, Exterior Suspension Lighting, Exterior Track Lighting, and Exterior Wall Lighting. Other sections cover Hot Deals, New Products, Energy Efficient Lighting, and an Installation Gallery.
CSN Lighting. CSN Lighting, part of the CSN Stores network, is a leading online retailer of all types of lighting including exterior lighting. Its exterior lighting section has products in the following categories: Landscape Lighting, Solar Lights, Address Lights, Camping Lanterns, Candle Lanterns, Outdoor Chandeliers, Deck Lights, Floodlights, Spot Lights, Outdoor Flush Mount Lights, Haning Lanterns, Outdoor Lamps, Outdoor Torches, Path Lighting, Post Lanterns, Outdoor Recessed Step Lights, Umbrella Lights, Wall Lanterns, Art Glass Outdoor Lighting, and Security Lights.
USEFUL LINKS RELEVANT TO EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Illuminating Engineering Society of North America
International Dark Sky Association
CONSTRUCTION PRODUCT DIRECTORIES
We recommend the following professional construction directories, which include standard specifications, manufacturers' specs, and CAD details: 4Specs at www.4specs.com, Arcat at www.arcat.com, Arcom at www.arcomnet.com, Reed at www.reedfirstsource.com, Sweets at www.sweets.construction.com.
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Other recommended portals: Archbone, Building Design, Homeone Australia, Lighting Directory, Sapling, Stone Network.
Publisher: Abacus Construction Index is a professionally edited directory of recommended construction websites, published by Extonet Ltd which also publishes a directory of the world's best websites. It is financed only by Google advertisements; no payment is received from included websites.
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