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Selecting Outdoor Lighting in Coastal / Water Areas

Just about everybody loves lounging by the sea, or near a local lake. The sun slowly working its Vitamin D magic on your skin, the salt air filling your lungs and the warm breeze wafting in from the waterfront all make for easy smiles all around. People love being coastal, and even thrive on it. Outdoor lighting figures? Not so much.

You see, light fixtures are generally made of metal which seems to corrode with just a hint of salt air. This corrosion starts as a nice “patina,” a slight discoloration that adds character and flare to an existing fixture… and slowly turns into an all-out attack on the structural stability of the lamp.

Salt air isn’t the only nemesis of outdoor lighting – they are the vampires of the lighting world. They hate the sun. Beautiful finishes become nothing but a faded memory (you see what we did there?) as the years tick by.

A traditional style copper finish outdoor wall light on a stone wall by a red door

Lighting Manufacturers, like Progress Lighting, have gone out of their way to work on this problem. They have created special products that are built to handle the elements. Progress Lighting has created a special product line called “DURASHIELD” that is their new durable material for outdoor lighting, specially formulated to withstand the elements. Built to last, DURASHIELD is a corrosion-proof composite material with UV protection, creating a high-performance finish.

So confident is Progress Lighting in the strength and durability of this new fixture line, that they warranty the DURASHIELD line for 5-years against the rust, corrosion and fading that can occur with adverse environmental conditions. Take a look at some of the DURASHIELD options Progress Lighting has available in this collection:

﻿Progress Lighting - Brenton Harbor Collection﻿

outdoor ceiling fan in a furnished patio

Progress Lighting - P560088-202

When you’re thinking about changing out your outdoor lighting fixtures, first decide if your environment is rough enough to where you should consider a really strong material that will stand up to the elements. We’ve got a ton of ‘em, and since each manufacturer calls theirs something different, look at outdoor fixtures that are rated for marine or coastal conditions by clicking here.

Not sure what would be best for you? We’ve got you covered. We have industry-trained lighting experts who know all about these special coastal fixtures, and we’re here to help. Call us at 1-866-203-5392 and we promise to treat you like family.

Selecting Outdoor Lighting in Coastal / Water Areas

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