MATERIAL MATTERS
RUSTIC & ROBUST OUTDOOR LIGHTS TO LAST A LIFETIME
When choosing outdoor lights, it’s resulting in low splitting properties. Copper strengthened with Zinc.
important to consider the durability This means the timber won’t crack If you want your garden lights to
and aesthetics of their material, more than 5mm. Most domestic last a lifetime, choose Brass. It is
as well as their main function of softwoods display significant cracks exceptionally strong, needs no
providing illumination. The longevity or splitting as the timber seasons. maintenance and is also great for
and quality of the light fittings The wood is pressure treated with underwater and fountain applications.
makes a huge difference, especially Tanalith E and kiln dried to give it a where possible maintenance could very long lifespan. Similar Pine is used be awkward or costly. Ideally, lights in Children’s playgrounds and nature should also add a sense of decoration reserves. and darken as time passes, to blend
For ultimate Rustic charm, Solid Antique finish will keep its appearance
in daylight too. The use of certain
materials such as Copper or Brass for
Natural Brass starts as a shiny golden
colour and like Copper will oxidise
in charmingly with surroundings. An
Brass lights with aged Bronze finish for many years and only needs
an overall garden theme. are incorporated into machined occasional cleaning with water. It also
orifices in the sleepers or posts for a blends excellently with the colours
A recent collaboration between robust, elegant path light. 12v and and textures of the garden.
Lumena outdoor lighting specialists 240v options are available, and all and landscape suppliers M&M Timber, are LED compatible. These durable has produced an exciting range of lights are in-keeping with the natural bespoke Solid Timber path lights – the surroundings and aesthetics of the ‘Radiata’. Exclusive to Lumena, this garden and are available in two range of impressive wooden bollard heights, designed for 300mm - 400mm lights are crafted from heavy duty secure in-ground mounting.
example, can add something special to
Radiata Pine. This amazing material
is sourced from South Africa where
dry weather increases its density
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Brass is perhaps the most durable
metal in common use and is simply
Until recently most Brass lighting was
made for the USA market, but Lumena
now have one of the largest ranges of
Brass lights in the UK. Models include
Wall lights, Path lights, Brick lights,
Spreadlights, Spike lights, In-ground
lights and Step lights.
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