3 Garage Light Fixtures to Consider

If you are considering adding some garage light fixtures, then you should know that the right kind of lighting can make a great deal of difference to any part of the house, and that includes the garage. Finding a good fitting that illuminates the garage without causing the electrical wiring to overheat can be more difficult than you imagine, and there are so many different types of garage lighting fixtures available that you may find yourself unsure which one to choose. Getting the correct lighting can make the difference between an area of your home that you are quick to run out of, and a place that you are willing to spend time in.

1. Long Lighting

The most familiar type of lighting for a garage is the long, florescent strip lighting that was also common in many kitchens during the seventies and eighties. This kind of lighting is easily available, so you should consider that as an advantage, and it is also less expensive than other methods, although this will depend very much upon the size and length of the lighting, and what sort of strip lighting it is. On the downside, florescent lights don't last forever, and when you do need to replace them, it can be difficult to remove the old light without breaking the outside, and tricky to install the new one. Florescent lighting also takes a time to warm up before it gives off the full amount of its light.

2. Surface Mount Lighting

This type of lighting is more decorative than functional. It is the same basic strip light, although the area of the lights is very large, and the light itself quite bright when it is turned on, but if you need to see around your garage, then this will be a good solution. It is more expensive than strip lighting as it requires the user to have a wooden box for the light to go into. This means that the light can be plugged in, rather than hard-wired, but it might look a bit out of place if you don't use your garage for much except parking the car.

3. Canopy Lights

These lights are very different from the usual form of garage lighting, as they are round. Canopy lights are perfect for use in damp conditions, such as might be found on the outside of a garage, and they are made of a metal which can endure plenty of wind and rain. This is a good light if you want something for the outside of the garage, for example so that you can see the lock on winter mornings when it is still dark. The canopy light is not suitable for use inside the garage, however, as it does not shed that much light, and the lamp is not very long-lasting, meaning that it is only really suitable for short duration use.