| Outdoor Wall Lanterns - Other Considerations

When deciding on which outdoor wall lantern to purchase, you will need to consider additional aspects such as the finish of the lantern, the environment in which it will be placed, the glare it will produce as well as how environmentally conscious you are.

In order to determine how long your outdoor lantern will last (and therefore stretch your money further), you will need to consider the environment in which the particular outdoor lighting will be placed. An environment that receives alot of rain or moisture can cause corrosion and can actually help to fuse metals together due to the corroded metal debris forming a type of cement between the two differing metals. Another thing to consider is how much light the fixture will receive. Ultraviolet light can cause the finish on the lantern to fade.

Finish is also important to consider. Black or Verdigris finishes can blend into the background. Pewter and Brass finishes provide a stylistic touch. Other styles to consider are copper (antique or polished) and antique brown.

Be careful that your outdoor lights do not produce too much glare and light pollution. There are numerous low-glare options that can be used to illuminate areas with outdoor wall lanterns without disturbing your neighbors.

If you are; looking to save money on your energy bill, are environmentally conscious or simply need to place outdoor lighting where conventional electrical lines cannot supply power, then solar-powered lighting may be a good choice. Solar lighting absorbs the sun’s rays and stores it in rechargeable batteries. When the sun disappears beyond the horizon, the solar lanterns will turn on and light up the area. Some models of solar lanterns will provide up to 15 hours of illumination (if fully charged). One caveat to consider is that solar lanterns will need between 6 and 8 hours of direct sunlight in order to provide the proper performance at night.