Now is the Perfect Time to “Light it up” The end of summer is bittersweet. You are desperate to cram in as much relaxation on the back deck enjoying your piece of paradise before the fall steals it all away. It is frustrating that autumn ushers the relief of cooler evenings and, at the same time, robs you of the hours you can spend outside due to earlier sunsets. While the problem weighs heavy, the solution is enlightening. Jason Fleming, owner of Moonlighting Outdoor Lighting, has been shedding some light on outdoor spaces since 2000. And with twenty years of experience in the landscape lighting field, he has established a trust-worthy business that customizes the needs and wants of his clients as well as offers long-standing warranties for the durable and quality fixtures installed. Whether the call is for enhancing an at-home getaway for “staycationers” or showcasing backyard renovations and enhancements, Moonlighting provides creative and functional designs that combine task-lighting, mood-lighting and architectural-lighting for all of its clients’ needs. The features are both endless and diverse: gazebos, pergolas, docks, outdoor kitchens, hot tubs, fireplaces, stonework, statues, decks, ponds, water features, even pizza ovens. “Clients want and deserve the best way to maximize the money they have already invested into their homes. We recognize that people cannot create their visions with the limited products available at big box stores. This is where we excel by meeting with the homeowners and designing a plan that is customized to their specialized needs.” Because Moonlighting only focuses on one thing, landscape lighting, it has allowed Jason to master his design skills while delivering the best solutions for lighting to his clients. Joining forces with a network of other professionals in the industry including landscape architects, designers and contractors, he has set a standard of excellence that was reflected in two Canada Blooms award-winning displays in Toronto that Moonlighting was integral in. “This year’s design was very unique. The booth called ‘North of Sixty’ was challenging in that it required us to light an abstract space that captured the harsh lines and texture of the Northern landscape. It was a chance for us to get creative with our design and installation skills and we were very proud to be part of this team.” Hand-in-hand with award-winning designs is a focus on energy conservation and recent improvements to LED innovation have created better options for installers. In the last five years, Moonlighting has offered complete LED lighting systems that can efficiently light a large estate home with 300 watts of energy or less. “Customers are calling to have their existing systems switched to LED because the bulbs can last up to 40,000 hours – that’s approximately ten to fifteen years of lamp life using a small fraction of energy in comparison to typical halogen lamps. The cost-savings is significant.” It is important to recognize that not all LED lamps are created equal. Colour rendition is essential when selecting the bulb to light up the space to ensure a quality standard of light. However, lamps are also designed with different colour temperatures so that landscape-specific uses are established. Think cooler hues to accentuate a blue spruce and warmer tones to enhance a red maple. “Either over-lighting with high-voltage flood lights or understating with solar lights are common mistakes made. The biggest complaint I get when asked to update existing lighting systems is that fixtures already need to be replaced due to the shoddy material used.” The lighting systems installed by Moonlighting are both designed and built to last. Most fixtures used have lifetime warranties with quality finishes in copper, stainless steel and brass that perfectly complement the natural landscape while standing up to the punishing effects of the Canadian climate. “From start to finish, the contractor should be working with the clients. While we use the safest products in the industry, we are still dealing with electricity. Homeowners need to trust that their contractor is practicing sound installation techniques with CSA/UL approved fixtures that ensure both quality and safety.” Maintenance and system retrofitting are a big part of Moonlighting too as it is important to preserve the original vision year after year while ensuring the investment is cared for. Because the landscape and its uses evolve over time, regular service visits are essential. Moonlighting’s installation record is both impressive and diverse; from residential homes to country estates to cemeteries to islands to churches. And Jason has shed some light on an impressive array of locations throughout Ontario as showcased in the website moonlightdesigns.ca. and via Moonlighting’s Facebook page. Even with the summer coming to a close, fall installations are still being arranged. It’s not too late to reclaim your backyard paradise before it fades into the night! For your lighting solutions, call Moonlighting today at 519-767-6774 or 1-866-214-4378.
Posted on: Fri, 29 Aug 2014 13:23:42 +0000
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