Barn Light Above Garage Door

12 5 from ground to gable ridge.

Barn light above garage door.

If fixtures are to be installed over the top of the garage door they should be centered across to spread even illumination along the entire width of the driveway. Bring additional light into your garage by adding a transom above the garage door. When placing your garage lighting one of the most important safety factors is ensuring that your fixture has enough clearance from any moving parts on the door. In other words where would the light look best a foot above the garage top.

Get free shipping on qualified barn light outdoor sconces or buy online pick up in store today in the lighting department. To place your garage light at the center of the door take the width of your garage door and divide by two to determine the location of the center of your garage door. How to place garage lights above a door. Marked by chalice shaped downward facing metal canopies in handsome finishes such as bronze rust and galvanized steel barn lights add rustic appeal to your property.

Another example if you purchased a barn light with a 14 shade and you want to install it 16 ft above the nearest surface then you can expect about a 24 ft radius of light. 4 5 from soffit line to gable ridge. 1 5 from top of garage door to soffit line. Greet guests with a warm and welcoming glow before you even reach the front door with this bold barn light a must have for any modern farmhouse.

Measure both the height of the garage door and the width of your driveway to determine the size of the outdoor garage light needed. An often overlooked but much celebrated american icon barn lighting lends a stylish look outdoors.