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If you’re opting for skylight installation in your
home or office, you won’t regret it – once they’re in, you’ll never want to go back. But before you get to that point, you need to decide which type you want. Do you go for fixed, ventilated, or tubular skylights?
Do you want double glazed skylights, or will you be happy with a single glazed option? There are numerous points to consider. Here are just a few tips from Expert Skylights to assist you in making the right decision for your circumstances
There are three main kinds of skylights to choose from – fixed, ventilated, and tubular skylights.
The fixed option is best suited to rooms where sufficient ventilation is already present. Fixed skylights are easy to install and offer a cost-effective solution, because unlike ventilated skylights or electric roof windows, they’re fixed and cannot be opened to provide additional ventilation.
Also known as operable skylights, ventilated skylights are an option that can be opened manually to allow for extra ventilation. The third option is tubular skylights, which are typically great for dark rooms, hallways and closets that might not otherwise have access to sources of natural light. As its name suggests, this type uses a tube, with a highly reflective surface that harnesses the power of the sun to illuminate the room with natural light
Much like the windows of your home, you can also choose to have single or double glazed skylights installed. And like double glazed windows, there are benefits to be gained from having similarly reinforced skylights. They can help to keep the heat inside in winter and the cool inside in summer. They can also minimise the risk of ultraviolet rays fading curtains and damaging furniture, as the double glazing provides a protective barrier.
There’s nothing better than having natural light pouring through your home and the best way to make that happen is by installing roof windows or skylights in the ceiling.
Expert Skylights is Adelaide's trusted installer of electric roof windows and skylights, helping local residents and businesses save on their energy bills and enjoy the benefits of natural light in their day-to-day lives
You may be feeling confused if you’ve seen both of these terms being used. After all, they certainly sound like they could be used interchangeably! Both serve the same purpose – allowing natural light into a room, both are essentially made of glass or another glazed material.
The difference between the two is that roof windows are designed to be a little larger in size than roof skylights, possibly creating an exit point for people needing to get out of the premises in case of an emergency.
There are numerous benefits to having roof skylights fitted to your home or place of business, and they all come from the increase in natural light.
You reduce your energy consumption due to being less reliant on artificial light sources. This is not only good for the environment, but good for your wallet too!
Natural sunlight is considered to be one of nature’s best disinfectants, and can stave off the growth and build-up of mould and mildew in rooms of the house that are typically damp and moist, such as the bathroom or laundry.
In a workplace environment, sunlight is regarded as one of the most effective mood enhancers. Allowing natural light in through roof skylights helps to elevate employees’ moods, which in turn increases productivity and improves workplace performance.
Roof windows can also improve the value of your property thanks to their visual and environmental appea
