Copper Outdoor Lights

Copper Outdoor Lights - The use of copper in outdoor lights

Currently, most quality outdoor lights are made of copper.  In fact, copper is one of the most used and re-used metals.  It is also an excellent choice for artistic, high-quality outdoor lights.

Copper outdoor lights have very good natural corrosion resistance that permit their use in a wide array of environments. During the early stage of weathering, copper oxide conversion films are formed on the exposed copper of the copper outdoor lights. As weathering continues, cuprous and cupric sulfide films are interspersed with the initial oxide films. These sulfide conversion films range from brown to black. As they build, the exposed surface of the copper outdoor lights darkens appreciably. Continued exposure results in the conversion of the sulfide films to the basic copper sulfate patina. This familiar greenish patina acts as a protective film that inhibits further corrosion of your copper outdoor lights.

Unlike plastics and other materials, copper is unaffected by sunlight and will not embrittle with age, so it can’t crack or crumble after years of installation. Copper outdoor lights are among the most beautiful and durable for landscaping applications.