The Tampa Bay area is a beautiful place to live with sunlit beaches, regal palm trees and warm ocean breezes. I really enjoy being so near the water and the coast with its tranquil sounds and rushing tides. As relaxing and comforting as they are to me, I also know that these elements can wreak havoc and cause corrosion on outdoor lighting.
Recently, I worked with a client in Bradenton whose powder coated aluminum outdoor lighting fixtures were completely corroded from the salty air. These aluminum fixtures are popular because
Corrosion from the salty air in the Tampa Bay area cause the coating on aluminum fixtures to peel
of their reasonable cost and original look when they are new. But, with time, under the hot Florida sun the coating will crack or flake and the salt and moisture can get in making them corrode. The result is quite unsightly and can even impact the inner workings of the fixture.
Our quality lights are made of a beautiful copper. While this metal is visually appealing, it is also durable. Copper, and especially solid copper like we use, is resistant to rust and corrosion and its look actually improves as the elements cause it to tarnish. Tarnish is not like corrosion, which eats away at metal. Copper tarnish is a natural coating and results in a Patina finish, which is a very popular look today.
Corrosion is the enemy of metals and must be contended with in outdoor lighting, especially on the beautiful coast. However, if you trust your outdoor lighting project to Outdoor Lighting
Copper outdoor lighting resists corrosion
Perspectives of Clearwater and Tampa Bay, you are assured fixtures that are beautiful and resistant to the wear of the weather. You shouldn’t have to worry about your light fixtures being eaten away. You should be enjoying a warm, shining light, which bathes your property and highlights its best features.
Perhaps you need to replace some corroded outdoor lighting fixtures or you are considering an outdoor lighting system for the first time. If so, trust these home improvements to Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Clearwater and Tampa Bay. We’ll ensure the lights you use to make your property eye catching and safe are lights that will last many years to come.
Robert van der Putten, Owner
727-785-6000 · 813-237-0340
email: olpclearwater@outdoorlights.com
You can view photos of our outdoor lighting fixtures by visiting our outdoor lighting and our landscape and garden galleries located on our website.