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Mar 06 2014

Choosing The Right Skylight For Your New Home?

Skylights are useful units when you want to enjoy scenic views, provide enhanced lighting, and increase the value of your home. In some situations, the windows can be used as emergency exits. If you live in an area with hot climate, you can benefit from installing a couple of skylights in your home. You will not only make your home more comfortable, you will help to reduce the high cost of energy. There are some simple tips that will help you to choose the best skylights for your home.

1. Consider the size

The size of the skylight that you choose will greatly affect the temperature of the room and the illumination level. For best results, the size of the skylight that you choose should depend on the size of the room and the number of windows. A room with many windows does not need the same size of skylight as one with few windows. The type or shape of the skylight will also determine the size that you should choose. Talk to an expert so that you find out the best size for your home.

2. Choosing materials

Most skylights in the market are made from either glass or plastic/acrylic. Most of the expensive skylights are made from glass while plastic is the more affordable option. Glass, unlike plastic, does not scratch or get discolored, meaning that the appearance will remain good for long. The glass used in the skylights is tempered and laminated, making it stronger and safer. Insulating glass helps to provide maximum impact resistance. There are also some high impact resistance plastics that work effectively.

3. Position on roof

Consider the skylight’s position so that you reduce your cooling costs significantly. West-facing skylights will provide heat gain and sunlight in the afternoon, while skylights that are east facing will provide maximum heat and sunlight in the morning. The east facing units tend to increase the air conditioning bills. South-facing skylights will provide passive heat gain during winter, but they also allow unwelcome heat gain during summer. North facing skylights provide constant cool illumination and they are ideal for hot climates. Consider where you live when thinking about the best roof location.

4. The installation

The most energy-efficient skylights will not do you much good if they are not properly installed. Proper installing by an experienced professional will help to ensure optimum energy performance. It is important to consider issues like moisture control and the slope angles to ensure perfect installation. Skylight damage and other problems that occur are often as a result of poor installation. This means that trying to save on cost of installation can end up being very costly in the long run.

The best way to ensure that you get quality results is by getting services from a reputable company. When you choose the right skylight company, you are assured of quality products and the best installation. This will not only enhance aesthetics and functionality, it will also help to ensure that you do not have to encounter problems with leaking.

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