Dark Sky Compliance

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Dark Sky Compliance

September 30, 2019

Dark Sky Compliance

Protect and preserve the night time environment and minimize light pollution. Many municipalities and local communities have been working to help reduce the amount of light pollution by encouraging the use of dark-sky compliant lighting fixtures. Many of TerraCast ® Products' lighting fixtures have the dark-sky compliant options!

What is Dark Sky Movement?

Dark-sky movement is a campaign to help reduce the amount of light pollution. Light pollution is mainly caused by the excessive use of poorly designed lighting fixtures. Light pollution not only affects the sky but also affects our bodies, environment and surrounding wildlife. Many cities are working on mitigating light pollution while creating a safe and well-lit neighborhood for its residents.

The key is not to get rid of lights, but to control where the light is directed. The direction can be controlled by replacing the existing fixtures with dark sky friendly LED lighting. Acceptable fixtures facilitate better vision at night by shielding the light source to minimize glare and light trespass. Most TerraCast ® 's luminaries have dark sky compliant options upon request.

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Pair with PolySteel™ Posts

Most metal and aluminum light poles are finished with powder coat to protect against corrosion. However, the thin protective layer only takes a nick from a landscaping equipment to start the corrosion. TerraCast ®'s PolySteel™ post is designed with a thick outer shell made with resin, which is durable and maintenance-free. The color thru resin material will never deteriorate like most metal and aluminum poles. You will never need to sand, paint or polish with PolySteel™ post.

TerraCast ®’s Linear Low Density Polyethylene resin is non-porous and non-hydroscopic. It is impervious to corrosion or any other kind of damage from the elements. It lasts a lifetime without ever looking old, worn or weathered.