plasic exteruior light fixtures in pacif
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I’m in sort of in a bind. the electrician has recommended that we stick with “plastic” fixtures or our exterior lighting needs because we ar less than a mile from the ocean and bay. Only thing we can find that we like is powder coated aluminum and he says that it will need to be relpaced/refinished in a year or two and we should consider plastic fixtures because of the maintence.
Anybody out there have a online source for “craftsmen style” fixtures in plastic?? I need to order them in the next week or so…
Thank you in advance, -Brian
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Plastic? Just make some yourself out of a good weather resistant wood. For A&C style use pieces of glass from a stained glass shop to resemble mica. Maybe some copper for the top that you could let patina to a nice green.
I know this is an expensive suggestion, but how about copper? Arroyo Craftsman and others make some beautiful Craftsman fixtures in copper. The salt air would only enhance their patina.
Unfortunitly, the budget is broke and beyond repair. so... whe are try to get as much of the house done with as little money. What ever is required for the certificate of occupancy is the priority. This includes all exteriors fixtures must be inplace. Onece we get the COA, we can get a home loan to finance the "bells and whistles"
Yeah, i agree with you all, copper is my first choice, but in reality, the $20 plastic and powder coated aluminum is all that is afordable. Even the wood ones have been stuck in my mind. I really do know what I want... the fixtures like they have at the new disneyland resort, California Adventures. You know the ones with all the pierced copper with shapes cut out like pine needles, pine cones, bears, deer, etc. You get my point.
Copper is my first choice is copper (Did I say that already) and I have looked at a small breaker/roller at harbor freight for making my own, But I won't be able to get to that kind of fun for the next year. Too many Entertainment systems, desks, closets, bookcases, custom moldings linen, etc. to do first. Plus, I still have to deal with landscaping the property and building a dock.
Thank you all for your time/suggestions.
Coat the fixtures with marine epoxy.
Joe Phillips
Plastics pay the bills, Woodworking keeps me sane!
> ....Onece we get the COA, we can get a home loan to finance the "bells and whistles"
Buy the cheapest sleeze-ball plastic thingies you can find. Get the COA. Save your bux and upgrade to stainless steel - marine type stuff. Copper, if available would be attractive but it will weather and unless you adress the runoff will stain whatever it's attached to or is under it.
Don't buy into the nickle plated stuff. In a marine environment like yours, real stainless is the only way to go.
Just my (not so humble) opinion.
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From Beautiful Skagit Co. Wa.
Dennis
Since you in this neck of the woods... any suggesetions as to where to find stainless steel fixtures?
Try Seattle Lighting -
http://www.seattlelighting.com
Since you apparently will be having to come to the 'big city' anyway, go the extra distance and visit the Bellevue store on Northup. Talk to Daniella. She's the sales person that's been invaluable to us in selecting fixtures for our remodeling project.
No, I don't have any financial interest in Seattle Lighting unless ou count the fortune I've spent there in the past six months (grin)
In browsing the Kichler line (from the link on the Seattle Lighting site) I see the only finish they offer for outdoor luminaires that I
personally would risk in a marine environment is polished brass. Don't kn ow what your design aesthic is but I only saw a couple that appealed to me. They're not the only act in town, of course but will give you some ideas.
Brass *will* tarnish over time but in some cases the patina is attractive.
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From Beautiful Skagit Co. Wa.
Dennis
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