Lighting That Works Every Season
Permanent Lighting Installation in Des Moines for homes that need year-round exterior illumination without ladder work
Superior Exteriors installs the Aluma Light 365 permanent lighting system, a low-profile aluminum track designed to blend into your roofline during the day while providing app-controlled lighting for holidays, game days, security, and architectural accents. Homeowners across Des Moines who want the flexibility to change colors and patterns for any occasion without repeatedly climbing ladders choose this system because it eliminates the seasonal labor and safety risks of temporary light strands. The discreet track mounts along the roofline with hidden wiring, so the installation remains nearly invisible when lights are off.
This system uses RGBW and warm-white LED technology controlled through a smartphone app, allowing you to select specific colors, brightness levels, scheduling, and animated patterns for birthdays, seasonal celebrations, or everyday curb appeal. The aluminum housing protects wiring and components from Iowa weather conditions while maintaining a clean appearance that doesn't detract from your home's architecture.
Schedule a property evaluation to review roofline configuration and design a customized lighting layout.
How the System Adapts to Different Uses
The Aluma Light 365 track accepts individual LED modules spaced according to your design preferences, with each module capable of displaying millions of color combinations. You control everything from your phone, switching from red and green for December holidays to orange and black for October, gold and purple for game days, or soft white for security lighting when you're away. The system doesn't require you to physically access the lights once installed—all changes happen through the app interface.
After installation, you'll notice that the track remains in place year-round, so there's no spring ritual of removing strands or fall scramble to reinstall them. The lighting stays ready whenever you want it, whether that's for a single evening event or a months-long display. Superior Exteriors positions the track to follow rooflines, eaves, and architectural features, so the lighting emphasizes the structure you already have rather than appearing as an afterthought.
The installation includes track mounting, wiring concealment, control-system setup, and app configuration guidance. Because the track and LEDs are designed for outdoor exposure, the system handles Iowa freeze-thaw cycles, summer heat, and precipitation without requiring seasonal removal, though performance depends on proper installation and the specific conditions at each property.
Answers to Frequent Service Questions
Homeowners in Central Iowa often ask about the installation process, visibility during the day, and how the system handles local weather.
What happens during the consultation?
Superior Exteriors evaluates your roofline, discusses which areas you want illuminated, and designs a track layout that follows the architecture while keeping wiring hidden. The consultation identifies mounting surfaces, electrical access points, and any obstacles that affect installation.
How visible is the track when the lights are off?
The aluminum track is typically less than an inch tall and matches common roofline trim colors, so it blends into the eave or fascia. Most people don't notice it unless they're specifically looking for it, especially when installed along existing trim lines.
Why choose permanent lighting instead of temporary strands?
Temporary strands require annual ladder work to install and remove, create tangled storage problems, and often fail after one or two seasons. Permanent systems eliminate that recurring effort while giving you more control over colors and timing through app-based scheduling.
How does the system perform through Des Moines winters?
The aluminum housing and outdoor-rated LED modules are built for year-round exposure, including snow, ice, and temperature swings. Proper installation ensures that water doesn't collect in the track and that expansion joints accommodate freeze-thaw movement.
What's included in the installation?
Superior Exteriors provides the Aluma Light 365 track, LED modules, control system, wiring, mounting hardware, and labor. The installation also includes app setup and a walkthrough of how to create custom lighting patterns and schedules.
Superior Exteriors has served Des Moines, Adel, Urbandale, and surrounding Central Iowa communities since 2004 as a family-owned exterior remodeling company. Request a free estimate to explore a customized permanent-lighting design that fits your home's architecture and your specific uses for the system.