You’ve probably seen permanent roofline lighting on more homes around Bon Air lately. A lot of homeowners are simply done putting lights up every year and pulling them down a few weeks later.
Bon Air is just west of Richmond and has the same energy of new growth neighborhoods surrounded by history. You can find historic homes and neighborhoods thick with mature trees alongside newer communities.
Instead of seasonal strands, these systems stay installed. The fixtures are mounted along the roofline and connected to a control system that allows color changes without swapping hardware.
What Permanent Roofline Lighting Is
Most people first notice permanent roofline lighting at night, not during installation. You’ll see a clean line tracing the roof without visible bulbs or dangling wires.
The hardware itself is small. It sits under the trim so it doesn’t interrupt the look of the house during the day. There aren’t exposed strands or clips attached to gutters. It’s fixed in place and wired once.
They’re wired into a control system that adjusts color and brightness. During the day, you don’t really notice them unless you’re looking for them. At night, they create a defined line of light that follows the shape of the house. Permanent roofline lighting in Bon Air, VA, can be installed on historic homes to highlight trim details or keep new builds from looking flat.
How Permanent Roofline Lighting Is Installed
Permanent roofline lighting is made to measure and installed by our OLP team, who has over 15 years of experience in outdoor lighting installations. To keep roofline lighting discreet, we can run wires through the attic space or tucked under trim. Wiring should also be concealed to protect it from weather exposure. This permanence is one of the main reasons homeowners move away from clip-on holiday lighting systems.
Integrated Color Changing Roofline Lights
Permanent roofline lighting systems are built with color control as part of the system. Individual fixtures can produce a full RGB spectrum, including temperatures. Color-changing roofline lights allow homeowners to adjust color, brightness, and timing using a mobile app or control system.
Everyday White Lighting
Most homes stay on a white setting most of the time. It keeps the roofline visible without turning the house into a display. OLP's permanent roofline lighting can be adjusted to warm or cool-toned white depending on preference!
Holiday and Event Lighting
Holiday lighting is the main drive behind Bon Air homeowners choosing to install roofline lighting. You can switch the colors whenever you want, for holidays or special events. None of the hardware has to be removed or adjusted.
Why We Use LED Lights Outside
Outdoor lighting needs to handle heat, moisture, and long stretches of use. That’s why we stick with LED fixtures.
They draw less electricity than older holiday strands and don’t require constant bulb swaps.
Energy Efficient LED Bulbs
LED lighting consumes significantly less electricity than traditional incandescent holiday lights. You can use the system regularly without noticeable increases in energy costs.
Outdoor Durability
Fixtures are sealed to protect against moisture, debris, and temperature fluctuations. Every fixture is UV-protected to prevent warping or cracking of fixtures when the Virginia weather changes. Once installed, LED systems require minimal maintenance and do not need frequent bulb replacements.
Permanent Roofline Lighting vs. Traditional Holiday Lighting
Most holiday lighting is installed for a short window of time. It goes up before the season and comes down afterward. That usually means ladders, clips, extension cords, and somewhere to store everything once it’s removed.
Permanent roofline lighting avoids that yearly cycle. The system stays in place year-round. Changes are made through the control app instead of reinstalling hardware.
Planning Roofline Lighting for Bon Air Homes
Roofline lighting is most effective when it is designed to work alongside other exterior lighting elements. Roof pitch, trim depth, and architectural style all influence fixture placement and spacing. Request your free design consultation to discuss system options.
A Functional Upgrade With Long-Term Value
Permanent roofline lighting provides consistent exterior illumination, adaptable color control, and reduced maintenance compared to traditional lighting methods. Call us today at (804) 294-3634 to schedule your complimentary design consultation or complete our contact form.