What makes us Shine?
We build permanent lighting systems designed for Colorado weather, backed by our Shine Forever Guarantee, so you never touch a ladder again.
| What matters | Shine Lighting | Typical permanent lighting | Seasonal string lights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parts warranty | Lifetime | 5 years to lifetime, depending on brand | None |
| Labor warranty | 5 years | Usually 1 year | Not applicable |
| Rated life | Up to 100,000 hours | Often 50,000 hours | A season or two |
| Brightness | 70 lumens per light, dimmable | Often 20 to 50 lumens | Varies widely |
| True white light | Yes, a separate warm white LED (RGBW) | Often RGB only, so whites look tinted | Warm white only |
| Connections | Plug and play, IP68 sealed | Often spliced by hand on the roof | Exposed plugs and extension cords |
| Track | Low-profile powder-coated aluminum, color matched to your trim | Varies | No track, just clips and staples |
| Wires in gutters | Never | Sometimes | Usually |
| Ladder time | None after install day | None after install day | Twice a year, every year |
| Control | Shine app with schedules, presets and per-zone control | App | Timer or wall switch |
Typical figures are based on published specs from common permanent lighting brands and can vary by installer.
Warranty, side by side
Most brands cover labor for 1 year. After that, if a part fails, you pay for the service call. We cover labor for 5.
| Company | Parts | Labor |
|---|---|---|
| Shine Lighting | Lifetime | 5 years |
| Trimlight | Lifetime on standard lights (rated lifespan of the parts) | 1 year minimum, set by your dealer |
| Gemstone Lights | Lights: lifetime (defined as a 50,000 hour rated lifespan). Other parts: 10 years | 1 year |
| Oelo | 7 years on dealer installs, parts only after year 1 | 1 year |
| JellyFish Lighting | 5 years | 1 year |
| EverLights | 1 to 10 years, depending on the product | Not covered by the manufacturer. Up to your installer |
Taken from each company's own website on September 25, 2026. Terms can change, and some dealers add longer labor coverage, so check with them for current terms. Brand names belong to their owners. Shine Lighting is not affiliated with these companies.
