Creating a Cultural Identity with Light
Toronto is an Avant Garde city,
that thrives on its own identity and culture. Each of the six boroughs offer
their own sense of community and contribute to the overall vibe of the city.
New developments are thriving, creating a unique and internationally recognized
skyline full of light and colour. Among it is the CN Tower, lit up daily to
showcase the latest sporting event, festival or holiday the city is
celebrating. Whether driving by or walking beneath it on the street, almost all
stare up in wonder at the colour and light effect. Wouldn’t it be amazing if
you could do that to your own home, celebrating personal events and milestones
with flair? And of course, to celebrate the holiday most associated with
colourful lights – Christmas. Year-round outdoor Christmas lights in Toronto
are made possible through professional installation companies serving the GTA
like Ablaze, offering reliable and efficient LED strip lighting installations
that can offer that same awe and wonder as the Toronto skyline.
LED Lighting Safer for the Holidays
A holiday tradition in most
families involved untangling the string of incandescent lights, dusting off the
extension ladder and sending Dad onto the roof. Setting up the Christmas lights
can be a daunting and dangerous
job. Emergency rooms see an increase in head, back and shoulder
traumas over the holiday season as footings are slippery and family members are
put in a precarious situation on the roof. Sunlight disappears earlier in the
evenings and in the winter months, there is often inclement weather. Installing
permanent LED strip lighting eliminates this hazard from every holiday as it is
a one-time installation to enjoy for years to come. The LED lights themselves
last on average between 30,000 and 50,000 hours – making it long lasting and
much more efficient. And, LED lights use less power making it easier on the
monthly electrical bill. Traditional
incandescent Christmas bulbs were manufactured in strings of 8 or 25 and
were along the same circuit. We all remember the pain of seeing the lights go
out when one bulb burned out, often requiring a second trip up the ladder to
correct. With year-round outdoor Christmas lights, Toronto families can sit back
and enjoy the light show, not fight with it!
Low Maintenance, High Impact
With no hanging cords or wires to
elaborately connect with extension cords, year-round outdoor Christmas lights
eliminate any electrical hazards that can put families and homes at risk of
fire damage. Permanent lighting is attached to eavestroughs of homes and is
virtually invisible when not turned on. To access the lights and change
colours, patterns and light intensity, simply download the smartphone app and
avoid putting on winter boots and coat to trudge outside to plug in the
Christmas lights.
Year-round outdoor Christmas lights
are also good for Toronto restaurants, hotels, retailers and other businesses
wishing to use exterior lighting. Once installed, there is very little
maintenance is required. Using the smartphone app, managers can determine what
colour scheme is best suited to celebrate Christmas while identifying their
brand with Torontonians passing by. Often businesses will use exterior LED
strip lighting to enhance their brand signage and make their buildings stand
out from their competitors. Whether for home or business, year-round outdoor
Christmas lights are a safer and more visually striking option to celebrate any
holiday all year round!