Why Should You Consider Skylights?

Skylights have emerged as a popular choice for homeowners wanting to enhance both the aesthetic and functional aspects of their living spaces. Beyond increasing natural light, skylights offer many ways to improve interior spaces. In this blog, we discuss the key advantages of installing skylights, and how they can transform any home.

Natural Light

a bathroom with skylights

Skylights are the perfect way to introduce additional light into the home while still maintaining privacy. This natural light creates an inviting and well-lit atmosphere, especially in rooms with small windows or limited exposure to natural light. The range of skylights available in the market includes fixed and openable skylights, often with optional blinds for easy control of natural light.

Ventilation

Skylights aren’t just about light; they also offer an efficient method of ventilation. Openable skylights provide a way for hot air to escape and allow fresh air to circulate throughout the home. This feature is particularly beneficial in kitchen and bathroom areas where windows may be limited and the need for ventilation is high. Skylights are available in both manual and electric openable versions to suit location and accessibility.

Energy Savings

Incorporating skylights into the home design is a sustainable choice that can reduce lighting and heating costs. By maximising natural light in the room, you can minimise the need for electricity, leading to energy savings. Additionally, well-placed skylights can contribute to passive solar heating, helping to regulate indoor temperatures and reduce the need for artificial heating during colder months.

Health Benefits

Exposure to natural light provides numerous health benefits. Sunlight is a natural source of Vitamin D, promoting overall well-being and lifting mood. With additional light and ventilation, skylights can create a healthier indoor environment, reducing mould and fungus while promoting fresh air circulation in the home.

Increased Resale Value

Above the swimming pool is a wooden ceiling with skylights

From a real estate perspective, skylights can significantly enhance the resale value of your home. A home with strategically placed skylights can create a ‘wow’ factor. Prospective buyers are often drawn to well-lit and well-ventilated spaces, and the installation of skylights brings overall comfort and appeal to a property.

Explore Our Skylight Range

Integrating skylights into the home can transform a dull space into a light-filled, comfortable room. If you or your clients are considering installing skylights in your next project, explore our skylight range online. We offer fixed, electric openable, and manual openable skylights in various sizes and finishes to suit your next new build, renovation or redesign.

For more product information, feel free to contact our friendly staff at one of our local stores in Melbourne or regional Victoria today.

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5 Advantages of Installing Skylights

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