Common questions
Permanent lighting & permanent holiday lights in Charlottesville without the guesswork.
Common questions from homeowners and businesses considering permanent lighting, permanent holiday lights, roofline, architectural and landscape lighting in Charlottesville, VA.
Will the roofline lights be noticeable during the day?
The goal of a professional permanent-lighting installation is to keep the track low-profile and coordinated with the architecture so the system is far less noticeable when it is off than temporary seasonal lighting.
Can I use warm white instead of color?
Yes. Dedicated warm-white LEDs are a major reason RGBW systems work well for everyday architectural lighting. You can use refined white most nights and switch to color only when you want it.
Can the roofline and landscape lights run together?
Yes. Roofline and landscape lighting can be planned as coordinated zones in the same smart-control ecosystem so the yard and house can share one scene or operate independently.
Can different areas of the house show different colors?
Yes. Zoning allows different parts of the system to run different colors, patterns or brightness levels, or to be grouped together for a whole-property scene.
Can I automate the lights?
Yes. Supported timers and schedules allow common scenes to run automatically, including everyday evening lighting and recurring seasonal schedules.
Is this only for holidays?
No. Holidays are one use. Permanent RGBW lighting is also useful for architectural accent lighting, security-style illumination, outdoor entertaining, landscape lighting, game days, events and commercial branding.
How long are the LEDs rated to last?
The NiteNerds™ platform used for these systems is rated for 100,000 hours of LED operation. Actual service life depends on use, installation and environmental conditions.
Do you offer financing?
Yes. We have partnered with HFS Financial to provide access to optional financing for qualifying customers. Financing is subject to HFS Financial terms, approval and availability.
What happens if I want to add landscape lighting later?
That can be planned during the initial design so future zones and outdoor areas can be considered as part of the larger property-lighting strategy.