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LED Security Light Problem

  • 25-01-2017 12:55PM
    #1
    Arlowbird
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32 ✭


    A neighbour has recently changed their security lighting from a sensor operated light (which was no problem) to a high glare LED light which stays on all night and is shining directly into our bedroom through French doors. We are unable to put up curtains to block out the light (as we were told to do!) because to do so would not allow the doors to open. I have been looking at trying window film to try and stop the glare but don't know if this would work. If anyone has any advice regarding this problem, I would love ot hear it.
    Thanks.


Comments

  • #2
    listermint
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 34,280 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    Arlowbird wrote: »
    A neighbour has recently changed their security lighting from a sensor operated light (which was no problem) to a high glare LED light which stays on all night and is shining directly into our bedroom through French doors. We are unable to put up curtains to block out the light (as we were told to do!) because to do so would not allow the doors to open. I have been looking at trying window film to try and stop the glare but don't know if this would work. If anyone has any advice regarding this problem, I would love ot hear it.
    Thanks.

    Just an idea, have you tried asking them to move it down slightly. The light on them doesnt scatter its directional. So moving it further down should solve the problem.


  • #3
    Arlowbird
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32 ✭Arlowbird


    I have asked but suspect they haven't as, if they had, it hasn't done anything.


  • #4
    _Brian
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 19,340 ✭✭✭✭_Brian


    We have heavy lined curtains on French doors.
    Why on earth would they stop the doors opening ??


  • #5
    Arlowbird
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32 ✭Arlowbird


    The doors open inwards to provide access onto a flat roof and are located in a dormer. The space between the ceiling and top of the door is only about 2" so hanging curtains from there isn't possible due to the lack of clearance. As a last resort we could hang the curtains on the doors themselves but are reluctant to drill into them as they are made of UVPC. In the meantime I am exploring all avenues before doing this.


  • #6
    _Brian
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 19,340 ✭✭✭✭_Brian


    Arlowbird wrote: »
    The doors open inwards to provide access onto a flat roof and are located in a dormer. The space between the ceiling and top of the door is only about 2" so hanging curtains from there isn't possible due to the lack of clearance. As a last resort we could hang the curtains on the doors themselves but are reluctant to drill into them as they are made of UVPC. In the meantime I am exploring all avenues before doing this.

    I've seen blinds on the inside in such instances..
    I'd be trying to solve the problem on your side rather than getting into a load of agro over the light..


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