Skylights
Skylights
Natural light is not always accessible, especially in a north facing or shady garden. To overcome this, we recommend getting creative with your windows to make the most of the light you do have. Sun pipes, roof windows and skylights are the perfect solution for this and let in rays from above, all day long.
Installing a skylight can help you cut electricity costs and take advantage of the natural light available throughout the day. In this way, a skylight can be an economical choice and great for the environment, too!
Advantages of Skylights
Disadvantages of Skylights
You Can Let Natural Light Enter Your Home More Abundantly
Of course, to help brighten up a somewhat murky-looking loft, you could simply have electric lighting fitted in there. However, if you ascend to the loft infrequently, that lighting could seem like an unnecessary expense – and if you often use the loft, your energy bills could soar.
Fortunately, by having a skylight fitted instead, you can draw upon natural lighting instead – which, especially appealingly, is free. You could even find the sight of the blue sky delightfully soothing.
An Improperly-Sealed Skylight Could Leak
It is important that during installation, the skylight is sealed correctly. Otherwise, during rainy or snowy weather, the skylight could start leaking, potentially leading water to seep into the room’s walls or ceiling and consequently damage the home.
As mould or mildew can form if moisture is left to accumulate beneath the skylight bond, you should check that the installer is experienced in fitting skylights,
A Skylight Can Make The Space Look Larger
Another plus point of a skylight is that even when night-time is here, the moonlight could help in illuminating the room. That can be useful for a loft serving the purpose of a family room or bedroom – but what if right now, the room looks uncomfortably cramped?
Fortunately, the skylight could solve that problem too, as it will make the ceiling visibly wider, says Homes ructions, and so could help to keep claustrophobia at bay.
It’s Always Cheaper To Fit Traditional Windows Than Skylights
If you’re considering a skylight, you should think about whether a standard window could do the job just as well. We can fit side-aligned windows in strong uPVC for North East homes.
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