Recessed fluorescent lighting has become a very popular way to illuminate commercial buildings, especially offices that have a ceiling that employ a grid pattern. Because they are recessed, they are less obtrusive than traditional lighting, so they are less likely to interfere with the decor and ambiance of the office.
They are available in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, so you can feel pretty confident that you can find ones that are right for your place of business. There are several different types available, so we will take a closer look at each one.
The standard recessed fluorescent lighting is used with an inverted T-bar ceiling. The fixtures come in a wide variety of sizes and louver and lens options, so the desired lighting effect can be easily obtained. If the ceiling of your office is made of plaster or sheet rock, then flanged recessed fluorescent lighting would be the way to go.
Recessed parabolic lighting fixtures should be used in areas where heavy reading or computer use takes place because they can help reduce glare, and are suitable for places where heating and air conditioning fixtures are present.
Another attractive feature of recessed fluorescent lighting is that they can be purchased with optional battery packs. This makes them especially attractive to places like hospitals and other public building where a loss of lighting could prove to be catastrophic.
There are also lighting fixtures available that can minimize the thickness of the lamp frame, which basically means there are less moving parts and they can easily be connected to adjacent light fixtures, which can make for a more efficient lighting system.
If you have a smaller office and are concerned about the size of your fluorescent lighting fixture, there is no need to worry, because there are small fixtures available, as well as compact fluorescent bulbs to install in them. These are different from the linear fluorescent lights that are probably used to seeing.
As the name implies, these lights are much smaller, which makes them great for tight spaces. The smaller lights are also great energy savers, which is important these days when so many businesses are struggling just to keep their doors open.
And because they save energy, they are also a great way to help out the environment. So when it comes to recessed fluorescent lighting, the options are many, and the drawbacks are few.