What you should know

Building a new home comes with many choices. However, the light switch decision is made easy with two choices: Toggle or Rocker/ Decora. Make sure to tell your builder which you prefer or they may default to which ever they are accustom to using most. As shown in the video, the term decora is branded by Leviton, a company that trademarked it back in the day. We prefer rockers, which do you prefer?

 

 

Recap

  • Toggle Switches vs. Rocker Switches

  • Rocker and Decora are the same style

  • If you don't choose, the builder will choose for you

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