Skylights are weather-tight windows built directly into the roof of your house.They add a marvelous touch to just about every part of the house they’re installed in. If you're planning on installing a skylight, we've got a few reasons for you proving it to be a smart residential house investment.
Natural Lighting Effects
The most noticeable change after installing a skylight is greater amount of natural light. Whether you choose to install your skylight in a bedroom, kitchen, bathroom or whatever room you will notice a tremendous increase in overall brightness. Natural sunlight can improve living conditions in your home in many ways, most important of which are;
Improved mood. Sunlight is a natural and free mood enhancer. It helps your body produce vitamin D and protects from seasonal mood changes (SAD), reducing depression symptoms, fatigue and overeating habit.
Eyesight problems reduction. Natural daylight can also decrease eye strain and help those with vision difficulties see better, particularly during cold canadian winters, when daylight is extremely short.
Lower blood pressure. Sunlight can help to lower your blood pressure, which will lead to reduced stress and improved cardio-vascular system performance.
UV rays protection. Today’s technologies allow skylights to block harmful UV rays. So you won't have to sacrifice your furniture in exchange for more light.
Ergonomics
Skylights also change the properties of your living space. For instance, installing skylights in certain areas of your house allows you to arrange an indoor garden. Plants can significantly benefit from natural daylight passing through the skylight. At the same time, an electric venting skylight will open to produce a “passive air conditioner.” Through the chimney or exhaust effect they create, the warm air is drawn up through the venting skylight, providing a cooling effect and fresh air throughout the house.
Energy Efficiency
Depending on a season, lighting can account for up to a third of your electric bill. A skylight provides natural illumination for your living space, so you don’t need as many electric lights on to see what you’re doing and where you’re going. Installing skylights helpsreduce the use of electricity by as much as 10%. Skylights also affect the heating and cooling systems of your house. In fact, skylights can also help cut your heating and cooling bills as well. In the summer, strategically placed skylights can enable cooling ventilation to temper the heat, particularly the heat that gets trapped higher up. By venting that out and allowing a breeze or two through, it will keep things cooler so you can run the AC less. In the winter, those precious natural sunbeams can filter in and warm things naturally as well, which again helps you save on your electricity bills!
Resale Value Improvement
If you're planning to sell your house investing in skylights is an excellent idea! Skylights are considered a luxury item by many people. It's one of those unique home improvements that impacts the look of the exterior as well as interior of your house. Skylights are visible from the curb (exterior curb appeal), and home shoppers love the idea of skylights because it gives them an idea of how those skylights will improve the interior (natural light, energy savings, privacy, being able to see the stars at night, etc.) For the money, installing skylights is a smart investment, whether you’re selling or staying.
Diversity of Designs
Skylights come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Some are sealed units while others open to allow ventilation. Most skylights are rectangular in shape, however there are also circular, oval, diamond, triangular, and multi-sided models. Some skylights are made of acrylic glass, but glass is used as well. Acrylic glass is used because it can be formed into arched, pyramidal, and domed shapes that allow for more placement options on the roof, while glass allows more complex structures to be assembled. You can also choose from a variety of material types and colors. We produce transparent clear and colored as well as matte skylight models. For more information regarding skylight models with specific dimensions feel free to contact us by filling out the on-line form below, e-mailing us directly, or over the phone. A free quote is available upon request. We are always happy to assist you!
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