Coachlights or Not?

[Grug]

Building a detached 24' X 26' garage with an eyebrow over the twin garage doors.

Going to have four potlights in the eyebrow soffit. Do you think a fella' needs coach lights on the face of the garage, too (in addition to the potlights)?

 

[The Cobbler]

the coach lights will broadcast light more than the pot lights , so for different light requirements I would do both.

 

[chops101]

Since you have the cans already , the coachlights would only serve for appearance.
I would say not needed unless you want to carry the same features of your house and/or you live within HRM.

 

[bczygan]

Yes.

 

[Grug]

Yes, I did consider the fact that a coachlight would cast more light into the driveway (the garage is about 100' from the house).

I just like the discreet look of the potlights. Maybe I could install both and wire them separately somehow; on a separate switch perhaps. Then, I'd have the option of one or the other (or both).

 

[The Cobbler]

definitely separately switched...

 

[Grug]

and/or you live within HRM.

Nope, I'm not within HRM.

In fact, I'm kinda' in the woods and long, dark winter nights call for plenty of light in the yard.

 

[jmlcolorado]

How high is your soffit where the pot lights are installed?
I installed lot lights in my old house soffit, and ended up completely disconnecting the coach lights.


I'll post more pictures as I find them.

 

[lakeroadster]

I'd say it depends on the overall look of the building. Does the building match the house or is it a different style / look?

If it matches, and the house has coach lights, for sure they would be a good idea.

If the building has it's own look, more of a workshop than a garage, then no.

Hope that helps