Plan the detail
Considered before
the lights go on.
Bring the light position, mounting, weather exposure and complete electrical system into one installation brief.
Light the garden side of the boundary
Check the proposed detail from seating areas and neighbouring windows. Position the source to illuminate your intended feature, with brightness and operating times chosen considerately. Planting can change the effect through the seasons, so allow for foliage growth and pruning access. If the fence belongs to someone else or forms a shared boundary, establish permission before planning any fixings or cable route on it.
Use the bays to organise the runs
Measure each bay or wall section, recording posts, piers, gates and level changes. Plan cables around moving gates rather than across them, and keep connections accessible when a fence panel needs replacing. Check how the strip’s bending direction works with the design. Long boundaries need a planned power arrangement based on the actual distances and product limits, not just a measurement of the visible lit length.
Plan for movement and garden maintenance
Timber, masonry and metal need different fixing details. Ask a qualified installer to assess the structure, weather exposure and potential contact from tools or vegetation. Keep cable routes protected and maintenance points reachable. The strip, connections, controls and power supplies must form a system suited to the conditions and manufacturer limits. Avoid low points that may flood, and keep SPLASH12 outside water.