Skylights
A skylight can provide daylighting and ventilation. Natural light is a big selling point for homebuyers, which could increase your home’ s value. That’s why so many people want them even though they are expensive and prone to potential problems.
The Pros of Skylights
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Light in Dark Places – Skylights allow light into interior places that can’t otherwise get light.
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Aesthetically Pleasing – A skylight provides a beautiful window to the sky and can change the entire atmosphere of a room.
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Fresh Air – A venting skylight can provide fresh air to a room. They can help with natural cooling through venting in summer months or in places that stay warm all year round. It is important to make sure if you opt for a venting skylight that you can reach it easily.
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Indirect Solar Light – Skylights installed in the proper place in your home can provide indirect solar energy. A skylight on the northern side of your house can provide cool, indirect sunlight. A skylight on the southern side can provide indirect solar heat in the winter. However, it must be shaded in summer to prevent overheating. East and west placed skylights provide either morning or afternoon heat.
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Skylights Fitted To Your Needs - Skylights come in all sizes and shapes.In larger sizes, a skylight can make a room feel larger than it is. It brings a sense of the outdoors inside while highlighting architectural details in the home.
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Increase Resale Value - Like most cosmetic changes, skylights create an attractive atmosphere thanks to natural light. The introduction of this to various rooms throughout your home will increase the resale value based on all the reasons we’ve described.
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Maintain Privacy - You can have natural light and maintain your privacy — even in the most intimate spaces of your home. Don’t sacrifice your need for natural light and functionality because of privacy concerns.
Things to consider before installing Skylights
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Expense – Skylights are expensive – to install, to maintain, and they affect your energy bills.
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Potential Roof Leaks – The problem can be improved by buying a high quality skylight. You will want to stay away from glazed with plastic skylights that wear out and discolor. They are cheaper at first, however, you will pay in the long run. Make sure the skylight will be mounted above the surface of the roof.
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Potential Interior Damage – Interior damage to your furniture or carpet is a concern. Skylights are definitely more sophisticated now than they used to be. Make sure you get one that is laminated and/or tempered glass with low-e or tinted coating to control the UV and heat.
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Potential Roof Damage – A large skylight could potentially damage your roof structurally. You need to find out if you have a truss roof – it’s not a good idea to modify a truss roof in the field. However, a standard roof framing can handle most kinds of skylights without a problem.
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