Outdoor Home Lighting Option: Torches
Outdoor Home Lighting Option: Torches
Spring evenings in Colorado can vary in temperature quite a bit. If you would like to be outside and spend time with your family and friends on a regular basis (You would.), it is a good idea to have pleasant lighting in your outdoor space. Torches provide light and heat: The perfect combination of elements for improving your outdoor experience at home.
Torches come in many shapes, sizes, fuel mechanisms and other options and can be lit using either gas or oil. This is a good place to start your decision-making process. Your options are almost limitless when it comes to outdoor lighting with torches. The cost will vary based on what type you purchase, but you can find torches from around $10 to over $150 each.
Type of Torch
- Table top torches
- Full pillar (stand alone)
- Pole torches
- Wall sconces
- Pathway torches
Materials Used
- Aluminum
- Steel
- Brass
- Copper
- Wood
- Bamboo
Benefits of Gas Torches
- Gas torches provide a cleaner, more steady and consistent burn.
- Gas torches are fully adjustable. They can be made bright for practical lighting and dimmed to create the perfect ambiance in your outdoor space.
- Gas torches will remain lit even in windy conditions.
- Natural gas and propane both burn cleanly and completely, meaning they emit no smoke into the air and will not leave residue on the torch.
Benefits of Oil Torches
- Depending on your wick and oil, these torches can burn as long as 16 hours.
- Metal torches offer a long lasting patina finish which provides years of weather-resistant durability--a must for Colorado living.
- Using Citronella oil doubles as a bug repellant.
Whichever type of torch you choose, keep safety top of mind. High winds and dry conditions create an environment where fire can spread quickly. Choose locations carefully.
This Spring, if you're looking for a fun and functional accessory to enhance the experience of your outdoor space, consider torches!
