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Preparing to Install Recessed Lights by KurtZier1 Zier
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If you are tired of old, bulky lighting fixtures, then you may want to consider the trendy, modern recessed lights. Recessed lights can be an excellent option for lighting a room, and they are very low maintenance. Recessed lights actually appear to put out more light than their counterparts because the finish behind the light reflects more light in the direction your light is shining. There are often chrome or white finishes inside the fixture that help to provide additional light. Recessed lights appear to be flat against the surface of the ceiling, but you have to remember that there is actually a fixture attached to them that resides up inside the ceiling. As you prepare to purchase and install recessed lights, you will want to be sure that you actually have enough space for the entire fixture between the ceiling and the roof. This is particularly important if you have a flat roof, but also at the ends or corners of the slant on a slanted roof. This just means that you may need to look for recessed lights that are shallower in design for these areas. It may be a good idea to take a flashlight up into the attic and measure the actual amount of space between the ceiling and the roof. This way you can be sure to choose the proper type of recessed lights for your needs. When building a new construction, you should plan your recessed lights into the original plan so that they can be wired and installed when the ceilings are built. If you have purchased an older home and doing some remodeling, you will need to plan on cutting holes into the ceiling and then wiring the recessed lights to the switch. Many homeowners are happy to do this type of work themselves, but if you are not comfortable with this type of a job, you could hire an electrician or a handyman to take care of it for you. In general, retrofitting an older home with sleek recessed lights is not a terribly difficult project. Once you know where you want the recessed lights, know how much space you have and understand what you plan to do to have them installed, you need to do a little research to determine which styles of recessed lights will work the best for you. One of the biggest factors is the amount of light that you require. This is actually much more important than the style or look of the recessed lights. If the recessed lights you choose can't provide enough light for the activities you do in that room, then you will probably end up replacing them fairly soon. Remember that recessed lights are directional, and usually that direction is downward unless your recessed lights are in an angled ceiling. By making a plan and doing a little research you will be able to choose recessed lights that will fit your space and can provide the proper amount of light in each room that you install them.
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