LANDSCAPING & EXTERNAL WORKS
SUSTAINABLE SOLAR INNOVATION FROM LUMENA
THE RADIATA TIMBER PATH LIGHT RANGE WELCOMES A SOLAR ADDITION
Legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright once said ; ‘ Wood is universally beautiful to a man . It is the most humanly intimate of all materials ’
Landscape lighting specialists Lumena started supplying professional aluminium 240v Bollard lights around 10 years ago . The choices of head , height and mounting option have proved very successful in terms of longevity and reliability . 5 years on , their passion for incorporating natural long-lasting materials into their ranges saw the launch of the ‘ Radiata ’ timber path lights .
The ‘ Radiata ’ range is so called , because of the solid Radiata Pine which is sustainably sourced . The wood goes through outstanding treatment and is fully sanded to give a smooth top quality finish . During pressure treatment , the entire timber is penetrated by the latest generation wood preservative . Tanalith E preservative treatment is used in accordance with BS8417 to meet Use Class 4 . Radiata pine is well-known for its low splitting properties with no feathering . Sourced and CNC machined by a top FSC certified timber supplier , it is suitable for most climates , whether the environment is hot or wet .
Solid brass landscape lights are incorporated into machined orifices in the sleepers or posts to create robust , decorative path lights . Most designs are 240v mains-powered , although there are 12v options and all are LED compatible . Ideal for both domestic and commercial use , they ’ ve been supplied to high end developments nationwide , where durability and a rustic feel has been specified .
Alongside the aluminium and timber lights , in 2019 Lumena expanded again to launch the UK ’ s largest range of professional solar bollards . Designed to work in UK weather , this innovative range uses highly efficient panels and lithium batteries to retain maximum charge . They also have a gradual dimming sequence throughout the night for 365-day illumination and a 5 year guarantee . The solar bollards are also aluminium , and have been supplied to housing developments , commercial walkways , glamping sites and the Eden Project , Cornwall .
“ The wood goes through outstanding treatment and is fully sanded to give a smooth top quality finish .
Supplying these ranges has naturally led to where ‘ Timber meets Technology ’. Using the same high-quality pine used for the Radiata range and the same technology and functions as the solar bollards , the new ‘ EDISOL ’ ( above ) was conceived . This amazing bollard incorporates a modern solar path light head into a 200mm diameter heavy duty timber post . The ultimate in environmentally conscious lighting , no wiring is required , simply sink the wooden post in ground , turn on , and wait for night ! With a replaceable inbuilt LED filament lamp in daylight or warm white and 360 deg . low level light diffusion , they are well-suited to rural areas such as parks , walkways , caravan parks and larger driveways .
View the full range at : www . lumenalights . com sales @ lumenalights . com | Tel : 01327 871161
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