Skylights are the best way to improve the quality of your indoor air with a onetime investment. They are also great to create an illusion of space as they make your room look larger that it really is. You can choose from various designs and styles that are available these days. Keep your home décor in mind before making the final choice. When broadly classified, there are two kinds of skylights. However, either of these can be customized in various styles and designs.
The first type is the ventilating skylight. As the name suggests, this type of skylight also serves the purpose of maintaining a constant circulation of air in your space. As a result, it plays a very important role in maintaining the temperature of your room in addition to providing light. Such skylight windows are ideal for kitchens and bathrooms as they act as a natural exhaust feature that can be opened and closed easily.
The next type of skylight is the fixed skylight. These skylights cannot be opened or closed. Their only purpose is to provide the room with natural light and insulate the space against changes in temperature and noise. Fixed skylights can be further classified on the basis of their shapes. You can install dome shaped, circular, flat, pyramidal, tubular and polygonal fixed skylights. You can choose any design that suits you. However, ensure that you check for weather resistance and durability.