If your business's parking lot receives regular usage after daylight hours, it must remain well lit. That way, it discourages trespassers and helps your customers feel safe from tripping hazards and intruders. Louisville Sign Company's crane rental service helps you maintain your lot's outdoor lighting fixtures.

Why You Should Replace the Parking Lot Lights

1. Frequent Burnouts

Household incandescent lights are among the shortest-lived bulbs on the market. They typically last only 1,000 to 2,000 hours. Incandescent streetlight bulbs, on the other hand, have no delicate filament that shortens their life span. They can last longer than household ones.

However, LED bulbs can last more than 100,000 hours. This is far longer than even the hardiest incandescent streetlight. If you find yourself having to call for frequent crane rentals to swap out burnt bulbs, it may be time to switch to LEDs. They are more expensive initially, but they save you time, effort, and money in the long run.

2. High Utility Bills

Not only do LEDs last longer, but they are also more energy-efficient than their incandescent counterparts. LEDs use only 15% of the energy that incandescent ones use but produce more than 135% as much light. If the cost of your parking lot lights is out of control, consider using your next crane rental to switch out the bulbs to more efficient LEDs.

3. Inaccurate Colors

Your lot lights must reflect color accurately in case a mugging, vandalism, or another crime occurs on the property. Witnesses and security cameras must correctly identify the color of clothing, vehicles, or other important details if police are to have the best shot of resolving the matter.

The color rendering index (CRI)  is a scale (from 0 to 100, with 100 being the best) of a light source's ability to reflect color accurately. Sodium lights have a CRI of only 49, while LEDs score 80 or above. If your lights shift colors weirdly, consider replacing them with bulbs with a higher CRI.

For crane rental service to switch out your old parking lot bulbs with new ones, contact Louisville Sign Company in Mt. Washington, KY. They have been in business for more than 14 years and service a radius of 100 miles around Louisville. In addition, they also specialize in business sign design and installations, including electronic message centers. Call them at (502) 957-2161 to reserve your crane rental or visit their website to view a gallery of their work.