What lights to use in soffit?
Recessed Soffit Lights Recessed lights are one of the most popular types of soffit lighting, both for indoor and outdoor use. These lights are perfect for under porch ceilings, deck lighting (if your deck has an overhang), under railings, and more.
How many lumens do you need for soffit lighting?
Light Level 2 ranges from 140 to 180 lumens. This lumen output range is ideal for lighting subjects 10 to 20 feet high—like the soffit of a two-story home or the tops of trees.
How do I choose outdoor soffit lights?
A good recessed LED lighting fixture should be UL Listed and rated for use in damp or wet environments like your outdoor soffits. As long as the fixture is covered by roof above, which is exactly what the soffit does, then your good to go.
What size should soffit lights be?
It is best to choose shallow 4-inch or 6-inch recessed housings given the lack of depth in the soffit. You will also need to consider the weather-proof light covers that you will be installing on your fixtures in determining the right size of housing to choose.
How far apart should soffit lights be?
Typical spacing for ambient lighting with recessed lights is 6 to 7 1/2 feet for an 8-foot ceiling, or 7 to 8 1/2 feet for a 9-foot ceiling. Spacing from the first row of lights to the wall is half this distance.
How much does it cost to install soffit lights?
Outdoor soffit lighting installation costs $75 to $250 per light. Outdoor canister lights are installed under the eaves of a house and are rated to resist rain, storms, and extreme temperatures. Soffit lighting adds security and accentuates a home’s architectural features.
How far apart should exterior recessed lights be?
A good general rule for placement is to divide the height of the ceiling by two. The result is the amount of space to leave between each light. For example, recessed lighting spacing for an 8-foot-high ceiling would be 4 feet between each light. This will provide good spacing for general room lighting.
Do soffit lights need to be fire rated?
Do these soffit lights need to be fire rated? Yes, you will need to use fire rated lights if you are cutting holes into a fire compartment.
Where should soffit lights be placed?
Place the recessed light fixtures in areas around your home that need additional illumination, such as between windows or near the corners of your home’s exterior.
How to install exterior lighting fixtures?
Open the light’s junction box.
Which lighting fixtures are best?
– Simple setup process – Comprehensive mobile app – Lots of features like automation and scenes
What are the different types of LED lighting fixtures?
LED Area lights
How to build a fluorescent lighting soffit?
Figure A: Designing your soffit lighting.