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Is A Skylight Right For My Property? Skylights are an excellent feature for any space in your home or commercial property. They increase the amount of natural lighting in a room and thus reduce the requirements for white, artificial light. This allows for a friendlier and happier atmosphere which will reduce stress and increase productivity. More and more American homes and commercial units are steering away from traditional lighting solutions and instead having skylights installed in their rooms. Skylights are designed to allow for a far greater amount of natural lighting, which not only reduces the costs of constant artificial lighting but can also increase happiness and—for commercial properties—increase the productivity of the workforce as a result of improved job satisfaction and enjoyment. Having skylights installed in your property is not a cheap investment and whether the cost benefits will be worthwhile for your situation will depend on a number of factors. However, there are also many benefits of installing them, and it is our intention to lay these pros and cons out. In the end, the decision if starlight is right will depend on your personal situation. Should you decide they are what your property needs; we at can help you install them. Pros of having skylights installed Increased natural lighting Skylights increase the amount of natural light in a room, which can cut down on energy bills as well as creating a warmer, happier environment. Moreover, on a bleak and overcast day, the additional light from outside can be a blessing and it can be therapeutic to watch the raindrops pattering above your head. Warmth and ventilation Skylights are beneficial for both winter nights and summer days thanks to their ability to control the internal temperature. When it’s cold, the winter sun streaming in through the glass can be heavenly. Many modern skylights also now come with the ability to open up to allow for ventilation in the hot summer months. Increase the space in your room A skylight (obviously) can’t actually make your room any bigger, but filling it with natural light will make a small space feel much more spacious than it actually is. Moreover, when combined with mirrors around the outside, a white color scheme and clever arrangement of furniture, a tiny space can be made much more visually appealing. Cons of having skylights installed Energy Leaks Whilst installing skylights can reduce your energy bills thanks to the free lighting and heating control that they provide for your property, cheaper models or poorly installed skylights can actually waste more energy than they save. Choosing high quality, up-to-date skylights is essential. Expensive Skylights are an incredibly expensive investment and can cause damage to your furnishings by bleaching, so it is important to consider where you intend to put them. However, there are certain types of glass—such as filtered window panes—which can help to reduce this effect, but naturally, they will cost more upfront.

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