What a rough-in housing does
A rough-in housing is installed before the finish materials. For brick lights and other recessed wall lights, it reserves the exact cavity the fixture will occupy once the wall, the steps or the retaining wall are completed. The LUMENSTARLED LS-RT06-HSG is designed for this role in LED brick light installations: it is set in place during the masonry or framing work, then the light is mounted into it at the finishing stage. This approach is standard practice on well-planned exterior projects because it removes guesswork and avoids damaging finished surfaces.
Planning and installation tips
Decide the location of every step light or brick light before the masonry begins: typically one fixture per step, or evenly spaced along a wall or a path. Mark the positions on the plan, then have the electrician run the supply to each housing location. The mason sets each rough-in box in the wall, keeping it level and aligned with its neighbours so the finished lights form a clean line. Always follow the installation instructions supplied with the fixture and the local electrical code, and have the connections made by a qualified electrician. Protect the opening during construction so mortar and debris stay out of the housing.
Why install it at the rough-in stage
Cutting a clean opening into finished brick, stone or concrete is slow, noisy and risky: a cracked brick or a chipped block is hard to hide. Installing the housing during construction gives you a precise opening, a consistent mounting depth and a neat result for your LED landscape lighting. It also lets the trades work in the right order, which is valuable during the Canadian outdoor building season.
Where it is used
Front steps and entrance landings, garden retaining walls, patio and deck perimeter walls, pool surrounds, driveway pillars, courtyard walls and commercial walkways. In each case, discreet recessed exterior lights improve safety at night, highlight textures in the stone or brick and give the property a finished, upscale look. Well-placed brick lights also guide guests to the door, mark the edge of each step and add curb appeal that buyers notice. Order this housing with your landscape accessories, one per planned light, so the whole project is ready when the masons start. Manufacturer part number: LS-RT06-HSG.