Residential Skylights
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Residential skylights offer natural light and ventilation but also require careful consideration of factors like cost, energy efficiency, and installation. Venting skylights can be opened for ventilation and come with insect screens. Skylight size should be considered based on floor area and the amount of natural light a room receives. While skylights can add value to a home, they also come with potential for leaks and condensation issues, especially if not installed or maintained properly
Different Type of Skylights
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Fixed Skylights: These skylights are perfect for providing natural daylight. They are energy-efficient and require minimal maintenance, making them an excellent choice for your room daylight illumination.
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Ventilating Skylights: They are also known as roof windows, these skylights can be opened from the inside to allow fresh air to circulate. They are ideal for spaces like kitchens and bathrooms where ventilation is majorly needed
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Electric Skylights: Featuring motorized controls for easy opening and closing, electric skylights often come with rain sensors for automatic closure during inclement weather, offering convenience and peace of mind.
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Solar-Powered Skylights: Harnessing solar energy, these skylights can sometimes be remotely controlled, combining eco-friendliness with modern technology.
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Tubular Skylights: Also referred to as sun tunnels, these skylights use a reflective tube to channel sunlight into the room. They are highly energy-efficient and perfect for small spaces.
Size and Placement
Skylights should be no larger than 5% of the floor area in rooms with many windows and no more than 15% of the floor area in rooms with few windows. Proper placement is equally important. South-facing skylights provide consistent illumination throughout the day, while north-facing skylights give softer, more diffused light.
Important Tips about Skylights
Glazing Options
The type of window glazing you choose affects the skylight’s performance and appearance. Even though tinted glass is available, we recommend clear glass because it lets in more light. If intense sunlight does cause too much heat buildup or begins to fade carpeting and furniture inside, add a shade or screen. All options include: Clear glass. low-emissivity coating, tempered or laminated glass and tinted glass
Which Benefits are Better for You?
Venting skylights offer several benefits:
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Moisture control: Reduce humidity in areas like your bathrooms and kitchens.
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Natural ventilation: Can be opened to allow fresh air in and stale air out.
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Temperature regulation: Help cool your home by allowing hot air to escape.
Fixed skylights have their own set of advantages:
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Better energy efficiency: Tighter seals help to reduce heat loss.
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Fewer maintenance issues: With no moving parts, mechanical failure is less likely.
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Ideal for hard-to-reach areas: Perfect for high ceilings where operating a venting skylight would be impractical.
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Lower cost: Generally less expensive than venting models.
Skylights FAQs
What are the rules for skylights? As a rule of thumb, the skylight size should never be more than 5% of the floor area in rooms with many windows and no more than 15% of the room's total floor area for spaces with few windows.
Where not to put a skylight? Stay Clear of Valleys, Ridgelines, and Eaves Also, in colder regions, placing a skylight near a valley may result in it being covered by snow for much of the winter season.
How often do skylights need to be cleaned? Performing skylight cleaning and maintenance at least once or twice a year will ensure your skylight's longevity, appearance, and functionality. While you might be able to clean and handle minor repairs, we often recommend utilizing a professional's expertise and experience.
Which is better solar tube or sky light? In regard to energy efficiency, the solar tube is more effective, capturing light and diffusing it into the home. Though skylights gather three times the light of regular windows, energy is lost through heat gain, particularly in warmer months and climates.
Should you replace skylights when replacing roof? Skylights may need replacement before a roof does. However, neglecting to replace old skylights can cause water leaks that compromise a new roof’s integrity. It can also lead to increased energy inefficiency due to poor insulation. Ultimately, old skylights have the potential to cause serious structural damage over time—regardless of your roof’s age.
What are the building regulations for skylights? All you have to do is comply with the regulations in force: skylights must not protrude more than 150 millimetres from the existing roof pitch; the modifications must not exceed the largest part of the existing roof; window openings in the attic should be 1.7 meters above the floor.
Do you need permission to install a skylight? Luckily, through permitted development rights, a majority of buildings will be able to install skylights without planning permission. Most alterations to roofs are considered a part of permitted development.