The quantity and quality of light around us determine how well we see, work, and play. Light affects our health, safety, productivity and comfort. Besides windows, skylights is a perfect, and certainly a very beautiful, way to fill the space inside your house with natural light and fresh air. Daylight is the essential element that transforms conventional rooms into splendid spaces that add value and quality to your home and your life. There is a common misconception about skylights according to which skylights are luxury elements of décor; they are expensive and hard to install, they require special care, etc. These misbeliefs rise from a few decades back when early generations of skylights became popular, and some models indeed have issues.
Thankfully, today’s modern skylights have addressed many of the cost and design problems that plagued earlier skylights. New technologies and materials have made skylights a very affordable and flexible solution for homes and offices alike. In fact, our entry level standard skylight model is priced at as low as $120 (24"-24"). At the same time skylights became much more customizable, allowing selection of not only shapes and stucture type, but also glass color and type (transparent, mate)!
On the other hand, the labor costs for installation will range widely depending upon the size of the window and the complexity of the roofing. Generally the costs start at as low as $400 per window. It is best to consult with the contractor before selecting the window because the size of any skylight should not exceed more than 15% of the total floor area in the room. Additionally, the contractor will be able to indicate if the glazing should include UV protection due to the angle of installation as well as the number of Low-E glass glazing layers to address the faded fabric and heat loss issues.
As long as you stay with well-designed skylights that have glass panels, you should have many years of sunlight shining into your living space. Our experienced professionals will help you choose from one of our many standard and custom skylight models. Standard models are the most affordable option while still offering you a wide variety of sizes and designs. Custom models offer even more flexible aproach to improving home or office lighting conditions, while also staying within the budget. Contact us and request a free estimate to see which skylight models fit your setting the best. We are always happy to answer your questions.
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