A Few Illuminating Facts About Skylights

Will you be getting or are you considering a skylight for your rooftop? If so, it’s good to know something about this addition before your Orange County Roofers begin the installation.

What you should know right off the bat is that skylights are available in a variety of designs. The tubular design, named for its shape, works best in small or narrow areas. To amplify light, it relies on its reflective surface. A completely opposite shape is what you’ll get with a flat glass skylight. This option is great for adding a touch of contemporary styling to your home. But skylights offer more than aesthetic improvements. They also can provide practical advantages. For instance, you can choose double insulated skylights for your home. As its name implies, this skylight doubles the amount of insulation derived from the alternatives.  

While we’re on the topic of insulation, it’s important to know that many skylights can amplify indoor heat, along with incoming sunshine. In some cases, there's too much heat. There is, however, a solution to counteract this unwanted result – simply install a skylight treated with a special heat-inhibiting glazing. To determine if this option is right for you, be sure to discuss the matter with your chosen Orange County Roofing Company.

Remember, with skylights, shape influences the amount of illumination filtering into your home. Consider rectangular skylights. These are ideal for bringing abundant direct light indoors. The tubular style mentioned above, on the other hand, is great for even light distribution.

It’s interesting to note that skylights affect indoor spaces in multiple ways. The obvious one, of course, is their ability to brighten up rooms with increased illumination. The advantages, however, don’t stop there. Skylights also create the impression of more space. They achieve this effect by directing your eyes toward the ceiling, where sunlight is freely flowing into the room. Thanks to this inflow, the space seems more open. Hence, the feeling of increased spaciousness. In this case, it’s not all done with mirrors.  Although, as everyone knows, mirrors can accomplish  a similar effect. But do you really want wall to wall mirrors in your room? Skylights offer a simpler way to achieve the same result. Again, as with all options, it’s best to discuss the possibilities with your Orange County Roofers.

Because skylights bring sunshine into your home, both natural lighting and natural heating are enhanced throughout affected spaces. Consequently, energy costs can drop, sometimes dramatically. The increased heat, however, can add to cooling bills in homes situated in warmer climates. The solution? Your Orange County Roofing Company can install a tinted or, as mentioned above, a glazed skylight. The company also can install shades to control incoming light. Whatever works best for you.

As you might expect, contemporary technology has entered the skylight scene. That’s right. Interested homeowners can choose automated skylights, which can be opened, closed, or adjusted electronically.

As you can see, skylights offer a variety of benefits and options to homeowners. To fully understand the range of possibilities, you’ll definitely want to explore the topic with an established local expert. It’s easy to get the ball rolling. For instance, if you reside in San Clemente, just contact a San Clemente Roofer. The experts there will be happy to discuss all the ins and outs of skylight illumination. As a result, you’ll be thoroughly enlightened and ready to make the best possible decision.

If you have questions about skylights, Luke Roofing can help. A long-established Orange County Roofer, we provide prompt, reliable expertise for every residential roofing and commercial roofing need. No matter where you live in OC, you can count on Luke Roofing for reliable roofing solutions.