How to Choose the Right Skylight
Skylights are aptly named because they literally bring natural light from the sky into your home. However, the presence of natural light, with its warmth and brilliance, is only one of the several benefits of having a skylight installed. Aside from lighting up otherwise dark areas of the house, skylights can also transmit heat from the sun and even bring in fresh air just like a conventional window. They might also increase the value of your home. Understanding how to choose the right skylight involves considering factors like skylight type, placement, and energy efficiency.
Velux Skylights as a Trusted Type of Skylight for Homeowners
Velux, a world leader in skylights, produces a variety of durable and aesthetically appealing products designed to be installed directly into your roof. And like your roof, these skylights and sun tunnels remain quiet even against the beating rain or raging wind. Some skylight models open to allow air to circulate, while all help to ensure a healthy, stable indoor climate through the provision of natural light and heat.
At Davidoff Roofing, we proudly specialize in Velux skylights because of their superior quality, durability, and energy efficiency.
How Long Does a Skylight Last?
With proper care, a Velux skylight will last up to 30 years. We recommend that skylights be replaced after 30 years or with the installation of a new roof. There are a couple of reasons for this. For one, skylight technology has improved over the years; an updated skylight can be installed during a roofing job with little added time or fuss. Second, roofing construction can be hard on existing skylights. That’s why we recommend replacing skylights during a roof replacement to ensure long-term performance and efficiency.
Are Skylights out of Style?
We don’t think so! Looking at modern skylight design trends and depending on the architectural style of your home, skylights can add a good deal of aesthetic appeal, illuminating the interior with gorgeous natural light. In fact, skylights are making a comeback, as many people are discovering or rediscovering their beauty.
That said, a common worry about skylights used to be that they are not very efficient. Fortunately, skylight technology has come a long way. Not only are today’s skylights more energy efficient than they ever used to be, but some Velux models come with built-in solar panels, for eco-friendly energy use, and sensors that enable them to close at the first sign of bad weather.
Energy-efficient skylights with solar-powered options make them a sustainable and modern choice for today’s homeowners.
Do Skylights Add Value?
The benefits skylights bring to modern structures can translate into greater saleability. While it is true that some buyers might shy away from skylights, fearing the added upkeep that might come with them, well-placed and properly installed skylights will never decrease the value of your home. In fact, they might even attract buyers willing to pay a premium for the health, heating and aesthetic benefits that skylights bring to a home. Moreover, today’s skylights require little to no maintenance. And let’s not forget, of course, the non-monetary value well-placed skylights can bring. Like a well-designed outdoor space or upgraded kitchen, skylights enhance the enjoyment of a home and can make properties more attractive to buyers.
Do Skylights Let in Heat?
Yes. Skylights let in heat from the sun, which can be of benefit to homeowners in the form of energy savings, especially with southward-facing skylights in the winter months. If there are times when a homeowner may wish to keep out the heat, aluminum skylight covers are available which will let in light from the sun while reducing heat and glare from UV rays. Alternatively, interior shades will block excessive amounts of heat and glare.
Modern skylight options also include low-E glass and shading systems to balance natural light with energy efficiency.
Skylight Installation & Maintenance Experts in London, Ontario with Davidoff Roofing
When it comes to skylight maintenance and installation, we at Davidoff Roofing are your go-to people. Serving London, Ontario and the surrounding area for 40 years, we will meet all your residential skylight needs.
Contact Davidoff Roofing today for expert skylight installation, replacement, and maintenance services in London, Ontario. Get a free consultation now.