Could you say that your exterior lighting satisfies any of the following:

• Reflects architectural ornamental features of structure
• Satisfies local Historic district requirements
• Builds immediate reseller equity in total property
• Meets and exceeds local appropriateness requirements
• Accomplishes both historic lighting and low energy requirements

If you are not sure of any of the above, consider reviewing some of the following examples, and you should agree in conclusion that a return on your investment should be assured, either in buyer equity, savings against replacements, or tax savings.

Observe in the 1837-1901 Victorian post oil electric Lantern left structural spire ornamentation from roof line to that Lantern cap, coupled with cornice art above windows to that of Lantern frames. 

Observe that fixture features are period correct and present exclusivity with chimney ornamentation as denoted for wall, ceiling, and post mounted fixtures. 

It’s all in the elemental adaptive details when it comes to meeting exterior features that really present the
“WOW factor” or curb appeal to your project.

Period garden entrances with included dusk to dawn controls easily demark exits or visitor access points. 

Such fixtures with included knee height period illumination highlight the essence of structure in day or evening settings, and with LED technologies such lighting produces a RTO based on quantity.

Historic districts typically require residents to comply with luminary standards of fit, form, and function plus adapt to other structures in same said community.

Mounting requirements in the following example would have been nearly impossible for the Building contractor, and or Architect to have sourced outside of a lighting fulfillment specialist like MCFelk-Shoptin L&D.

Beyond standards such as DOI 67.4 historic features-specific to lighting fixtures, many historic districts have a designated authority to work with the property owner to comply with historic district standards.

The authority or resident architectural historian for said historic district directed that wall bracket adapt to feature as illustrated in exhibit (A) or as observed on the Herbst House located on 511 S. Main Street.  The resultant equivalent feature was engineered to meet and exceed UL1598 for a wet location for both hanger and fixture as reflected in (B). 

It is all about the details regarding authenticity and adaptive historic lighting fixtures!

From period hardware to ornamental adaptive features, MCFelk-Shoptin L&D presents exquisite detail to earmark your lighting project, from concept to completion, interior to exterior, select the best!