Regarding permanent roofline lights, we are currently paused on offering this service, for a variety of reasons. While permanent lighting sounds convenient, there are several reasons why we hesitate to offer it right now:

• Maintenance & Lifespan: Lighting technology moves fast. There are tens of brand new companies supported by private equity that have launched in the last 5 years
  • Theses systems are a big investment and manufacturer go out of business frequently
  • Brands stays in business, but no longer support their legacy products, resulting in a display not functioning once a single component fails.
  • Products look great upon install, but have an unacceptably high failure rate over several years.
  • With our seasonal service, you get fresh tech and a perfect display every single year without the hardware aging on your buildings.
• Construction issues: Our service puts zero holes in buildings and returns them to exactly the way they were upon takedown. Most permanent lighting systems were designed to screw into the fascia on the eves of a residential home: where water ingress can become an issue. This is a large risk.
• Permanent lights frequently drill into your attic, garage and living area, creating a pathway for pests like insects and rodents.
• Aesthetics and curb appeal: Permanent tracks are mounted to your fascia year-round. Even when color-matched, the track is visible during the day. Furthermore, seasonal LED bulbs provide that classic, crisp jewel-tone glow that permanent puck-lights struggle to replicate.
• The wow factor: We find that when lights are up 365 days a year, they quickly become background noise. The seasonal tradition of putting them up creates a special impact that permanent lights often lose over time.
• The budgeting perspective: A quality permanent installation costs 4 to 6 times more upfront than a seasonal display. For that same budget, we can provide years of premium seasonal service where we handle all the storage, maintenance, and updating designs each year to create the wow factor. The cost for a permanent isn't a one time cost, as the manufacturers would lead you to believe. They need frequent programming, firmware updates, connectivity troubleshooting, parts replacement, and eventually full replacement. This is more like purchasing a computer that sits outside in the elements 365 days a year than installing a new floodlight.
• Municipal and HOA Regulations: Local municipalities and HOAs have regulations requiring light shielding and prohibiting color changing and flashing lights. The regulatory environment is tightening especially with Dark Sky Compliance tightening from local agencies. More enforcement or regulation is coming on this new light category. Many code departments want you to pull a permit for a project like this and have an inspection to ensure class 2 compliance and a properly rated installation.
• Legally questionable and underinsured installers: In both CA and NV these systems require a low voltage electrical contractor's license. Most installers in our area do not carry this, passing significant risk to property owners.
• NEC compliance: We discussed track protected RGB lights as they are a low voltage product that meets the National Electric Code when installed properly. Property owners leaving up temporary holiday lighting beyond 90 days is a violation of code and exposes them to significant liability risk as their casualty insurance won't cover something that's been done illegally. If a fire starts, the property owner could be found criminally negligent.