Hey guys, I'm trying to find what I need in order to light the front of my garage. I'd like to install recessed lighting in the soffits on the the eve side of my roof to light the face of the garage as well the door and concrete. What would be my choice for lighting?
Also, would like to know if they make timers or light sensors to switch on the power for the lights?
I don't think you'll like my reply! Your getting into an almost none existant install. The area under the eve is considered either damp on wet by the AHJ (IE the Building Inspector).
They make recessed lights but most are only listed UL as a dry install only, this is what you will see at most every store.
What your looking for equalivant to a bathroom recessed listed fixture with a water resistant cover/lens, all based on my previous statement. These lights are listed for wet locatoions. Consider that this light might be touchable from the ground and including the bug factor and the pests will be attached and crawl in through and exposed recessed light. They make them but it will be more expensive only due its application/design and the cover.
I'd suggest visting your favorite Big Box store or a lighting store for more ideas, be sure to talk to the floor associate if you don't see what you need!
If you want to wall wash then you can just get just about any enclosed fixture! But this will be a distraction as you wanted the fixture installed-recessed.
If you going for security then place them high, as thiefs will tap it out or unscrew what they can reach or bash...
They make all types of timers that you can physically set or programed. They start at $20 thru $35, ask the Assoc. it might be over near the water heaters.
