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Jul 15 2010

Are Skylight Windows A Good Investment?

Everyone enjoys working in natural light over artificial lighting, lamps and fluorescent bulbs.  Skylights provide up to 30% more natural light than vertical windows, making a small space seem larger.  In a bathroom with limited wall space, a skylight may be your only means of bringing in significant daylight.  One with clear glass focuses bright light on a small spot; a skylight with obscure glass or acrylic supplies more-ambient illumination. In the past, skylight owners complained of leaks, faded carpet and fabrics, heat loss, and condensation, and skylights were viewed as high maintenance items.  This is all a thing of the past, as today’s modern skylights have addressed many of the faulty design problems that plagued earlier skylights. This has made skylights a popular choice in modern homes once again.
  • With raised curb designs and factory-manufactured flashings, the improved weathertight ability has, in most cases, made leaks a problem of the past.
  • Energy-efficient Low-E glass has addressed the faded fabric and heat loss issue.
  • With well-designed skylights that have glass panels, you should have many years of sunlight shining into your living space — from trouble-free skylights.
If you’re considering adding a skylight to your space, look no further than PL Skylights.  We’ve been manufacturing and installing high quality skylights and roof windows for over a decade, and we’re here to help you make the right choice. Contact us today at 1-866-583-0188 for a free no-obligation estimate for a skylight for your home or office setting, you won’t regret it!
  • With raised curb designs and factory-manufactured flashings, the improved weathertight ability has, in most cases, made leaks a problem of the past.
  • Energy-efficient Low-E glass has addressed the faded fabric and heat loss issue.
  • With well-designed skylights that have glass panels, you should have many years of sunlight shining into your living space — from trouble-free skylights.
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Jul 15 2010

Why Install a PL Skylight?

There are a number of reasons you should consider installing a skylight in your home or office.
  • Bring more light into your home. Natural light makes any room or space more enjoyable, highlighting interior design while bringing out the true colors of your furnishings
  • Expand the feeling and sensation for spaciousness without having to add square footage. Skylights transform neglected spaces into living areas, opening your home to more pleasurable living
  • Increase the value of your home. Desirable skylights add noticeable charm and character, making any home easier to sell. Plants and greenery thrive to compliment your decor.
  • Extend inner and outer design beauty. Classic in their simplicity, elegance, and indifference to every changing trends, skylights add a bright outlook to your contemporary lifestyle
  • Add pleasure to your life. Natural sunlight and fresh air influence greater health, reduce stress and anxiety, and bring a positive influence to your mental well-being.
If you’re considering adding a skylight to your space, look no further than PL Skylights.  We’ve been manufacturing and installing high quality skylights and roof windows for over a decade, and we’re here to help you make the right choice. Contact us today at 1-866-583-0188 for a free no-obligation estimate for a skylight for your home or office setting, you won’t regret it!
  • Bring more light into your home. Natural light makes any room or space more enjoyable, highlighting interior design while bringing out the true colors of your furnishings
  • Expand the feeling and sensation for spaciousness without having to add square footage. Skylights transform neglected spaces into living areas, opening your home to more pleasurable living
  • Increase the value of your home. Desirable skylights add noticeable charm and character, making any home easier to sell. Plants and greenery thrive to compliment your decor.
  • Extend inner and outer design beauty. Classic in their simplicity, elegance, and indifference to every changing trends, skylights add a bright outlook to your contemporary lifestyle
  • Add pleasure to your life. Natural sunlight and fresh air influence greater health, reduce stress and anxiety, and bring a positive influence to your mental well-being.
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Jul 09 2010

Why You Need Skylights In Your Home

When you are considering buying skylights for home it is important to note that these are availed in two types which include; ventilated skylights and fixed skylights. When you are buying the same, you have to understand how they work and it is ideal to note that a ventilating one allows air to flow into your house while a fixed one is purposely for improving day lighting without having to be opened. As such, when you go out to buy the same, it is therefore imperative to weigh these factors and choose the type that answers to your needs more ideally. There are several factors that make skylights for home ideal. For starters, it is important to note that if they are installed in the right manner, then they can be used to regulate heat in your home. What is more, if the right size is picked out, it helps illuminate the room and as such make your home more beautiful and appealing. It is important to note that, these are named in accordance to the shape in which they are designed and for this reason, you can make your pick from, polygon, flat and dome skylights and for this reason, by making your pick wisely, you can enhance the beauty of your home.
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Jul 09 2010

Which Is The Best Skylight?

There are mainly two types of skylight that are meant for increasing the amount of light which comes into a room. These are fixed on the roof by creating an opening. The common skylights are curb-mounted or frame in place. The curb-mounted is normally raised above the plane of the roof. These may be glazed with clear acrylic or with glass. The flashing on the curb type has a head flash and two pieces of side flashing along the skylight frames. This protects water from entering the roof through the sides by allowing water off the skylight. A framed-in-place skylight is another type. It looks like a vertical window. It has an L-shaped bracket that holds it in place. These are glazed with glass like insulating glass and the glazing on top made of low emissivity coatings. The other types of skylights for home that are available in the market are ventilating skylight, tubular and fixed skylights. They can may be modified to include tinting, shades, screens, thermal and insulated. The ventilation type allows for some fresh air into the room since they have an opening. These are good for kitchen and bathrooms. The fixed types are for providing light basically. They are available in different styles, shapes and sizes. The tubular are smaller in size and are good for small rooms and places like the corridors and hallways.
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Jul 09 2010

Skylight Windows To Liven Up Your Home

Skylight windows are a great investment for any home owner. These windows have the ability to transform any room, and make it lively as well as appealing. The good thing about skylight windows is that they come in various designs, and sizes. As such, they are easy to fit in your ceiling or roof constructions. The fact that they greatly increase the flow of sunlight in a home means that in a way, they can help one reduce their energy costs. Besides, skylights will help improve ventilation in a home. In this time and era, where the energy bills keep on rising steadily, nothing is more advisable for one to buy, than a skylight window. During the day when one would normally have switched on the lights in their home, skylight windows eliminate that need. They allow the sun’s rays to filter through, not only making the room look brightly lit, but also making it look quite beautiful. There are numerous dealers in Toronto who sell these skylight windows, and although their prices may vary, suffice it to note that these windows are quite affordable. Thus it is better to invest in them when building your home, than waiting till the home is complete and installing them then.
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