Skylights


Installing skylights in your home is an easy way to increase the amount of natural light in your living space. They're commonly used in both remodeling projects and new construction. Whether you need to brighten a dark hallway or expand your views through a cathedral ceiling, skylights can transform your home by helping bring in more fresh air and sunshine. To learn which type of skylight is best for your specific needs, check out the highlighted articles below.
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Skylight Window Styles
Discover the different skylight window styles
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Skylight Window Brands and Prices
Research all the top skylight window brands and learn more about the range of bow skylight window prices. -
Skylight Window Materials and Colors
Learn more about what skylight window material is best for your window, and find out what
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Skylight Window Installers
Find out what to look for in a skylight window installer and how to work with them in order to create the best results. -
Insulated Skylight Windows
Find out more about the energy efficient properties of insulated skylight windows and how they can save you money. -
Skylight Window Maintenance
Learn how to install skylight windows with this helpful guide. Find the proper way of cleaning skylight windows and repairing skylight windows. -
Skylight Window Accessories
Research all your options and find the right skylight window accessories for your home. -
Skylight Window Sizes
Get more details on how to measure your window opening and find the appropriate skylight window sizes you need.
Skylight Window Products and Pictures
If you have a dingy hallway, a dark entry, or want natural light indoors without compromising privacy, a skylight can do the trick. As with an insulated window, a skylight can provide environmental benefits including solar heat.
Skylight, Sky Bright: Location is (Almost) Everything
Successful skylight depends on these considerations:
- Design: You'll want to choose a skylight that blends well with your home's design and decor. As a rule, a skylight's size should not exceed 5 to 15 percent of your room's area. The more windows in the room, the smaller your skylight should be.
- Installation: Faulty installation of your skylight can compromise indoor climate control, resulting in water leakage and harm to your window insulation. If you're not confident of your ability to install a skylight, it's best to have it professionally installed.
- Materials: A skylight is typically made of either glass or plastic. Although plastic is less expensive, it can scratch and dull with age and exposure. Glass skylight are tempered for durability and are not prone to scratching.
- Placement: Where you place a skylight is important, especially if you're installing a large skylight that can increase a room's temperature. Passive solar heat is produced by skylights depending on where they're positioned. Skylights placed on an eastern sloping roof provide heat gain in the morning, while a skylight facing west will provide heat gain in the afternoon.
- Slope: The slope of your skylight affects how much sunlight it will bring into your home. If you don't want additional heat, you can position a skylight where it's shaded by trees. In general, positioning a skylight at a slope of no more than 15 degrees more than your geographical latitude should provide enough light.
Unlike an insulated window, skylights can be prone to leakage. Asking questions and checking references for installers can help ensure proper installation and enjoyment of your skylight.
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March 01, 2012
Windows are not the only way to bring natural light into your house. Skylights can brighten your home without adding more wall openings.... More >>
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October 11, 2010
Skylights should be periodically cleaned for peak performance. Twice a year is highly recommended. There's more to cleaning than just laying on liquid and wiping it off. Skylights tend to be in hard-to-reach places. The following tips on how to clean skylights... More >>
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October 11, 2010
Skylights improve your home environment by providing more natural light in key areas. Installing skylights requires some basic DIY knowledge and a short list of materials. Here's how to install skylights in your home. How to Install Skylights in 4 Steps: 1. Pr... More >>
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- Skylight Installers and Contractors
- Skylights Prices and Costs
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- Top Skylight Styles
- Window Accessories for Skylights
- Common Skylight Sizes
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