Skylight Installation
Leverage the sun and light up your space, safely
Skylight installation
Knocking a hole in your ceiling can be intimidating. However, done carefully and correctly, it can really change your space for the better. Sure, you love the idea of bringing in more light, but you want to make sure it’s done right. As with roofing, you don’t want to skimp on quality and there are important considerations such as energy efficiency, water tightness, sound reduction and more.
Installing a skylight is a serious undertaking, and you want to ensure you’ll be satisfied with your decision down the road. One of the most common mistakes is choosing the wrong size for your skylight. Our experts can help you pick the right type, size and spot in your home or business to bring more of the outdoors inside and let more natural lighting flow into a room. Done right, it can be a valuable upgrade.
What to consider when shopping for your new skylight
There are several things you want to consider when shopping for your new skylight. Let’s cover 3 of the basics:
1. Don’t cut corners and buy cheap
We mentioned energy efficiency, water tightness and sound reduction above, but factors like load and wind resistance should be considered as well. Options like shading, UV coatings and ventilation should feature on your list of factors to take in. Several manufacturers offer high-quality, sustainable products that protect not only your home, but your planet, too.
2. Choose the right spot
Your skylight should be positioned according to your home’s rafters. It’s crucial to consult space plans and blueprints so you know where you can, and can’t, start cutting out sections of your roof.
3. Ever heard of a self-ventilating skylight?
They exist. In fact, a variety of skylight brands have a 2 in 1 option that provides room ventilation and light filtering. Depending on the room and location in your house, this could be an interesting upgrade.
Love your existing skylight? Think it’s still good to go? Explore skylight repair. We have the skills, experience and knowledge to be frank. We’ll examine and provide honest feedback, so you can make an informed decision that’s right for your home.
