According to a report by the National Association of Home Builders, skylights that open are becoming a more popular feature in new homes. And it’s no wonder why – skylights offer a number of benefits that can improve both the look and feel of your home.
Here are just a few of the advantages of having skylights that open in your home:
Skylights let in natural light and can help reduce energy costs by reducing the need for artificial lighting during the day.
Skylights can help improve indoor air quality by allowing fresh air into your home.
Opening skylights can also help ventilate your home, which can be beneficial if you live in an area with high humidity levels.
In addition to all of these practical benefits, skylights simply add more visual interest to your home and can make it feel more bright and welcoming.
Whether you’re considering adding skylights to your new home or retrofitting them into an existing one, there are plenty of reasons to do so! Contact one of our designers at Northeast Architectural today to learn more about this great option for your home.
Before installing skylights that open, it’s important to determine the placement of the skylight and mark the area on the ceiling. First, determine where you would like the skylight placed on the ceiling – taking into account the direction of sunlight and how it will enter the room.
Make sure that all trees, buildings, and other potential obstructions are considered so as not to block any incoming sunlight. Once you have selected a placement area on the ceiling, use painter’s tape to mark them so you know where to cut. Then, using a drywall saw or reciprocating saw, cut out the space according to your marked measurements.
Next, install a skylight flashing kit to secure everything in place; depending on your roof material it may consist of different parts such as nail sticks, gaskets, and louvers in order to provide stability. This is a key step in ensuring that faceplate screws won’t pull through the plywood sheathing over time.
Finally, maintain regular check-ups of your skylight from time to time so any issues can be dealt with quickly and efficiently. All of this should help guarantee that you not only install your skylight correctly but also derive years of enjoyment from it afterward!
Skylights offer both aesthetic and practical benefits, but are bathrooms the best place to install them? In short, it depends. Skylights can be a great addition to any bathroom. For example, those with a north-facing orientation – meaning the skylight faces away from the sun – can provide diffused lighting that can add ambiance and elegance to any space.
Also, skylights wouldn’t risk too much heat gain or cause too much discomfort during hot days. On the other hand, east- or south-facing skylights might cause problems with glare during certain times of day and will almost certainly contribute to more heat gain than a cooler north-facing position would allow. Plus they can make privacy difficult in bathrooms as well.
Ultimately, it’s important to weigh all of these factors when considering installing skylights that open in your bathroom. If done correctly and strategically, you could end up with an efficient and beautiful space that is well worth the effort!
There are certain factors at play when considering whether to install a skylight. One of the most important is installing a skylight that’s not too large or too small for your space. Generally speaking, larger skylights let in more natural light while providing better views of the sky outside. On the other hand, smaller windows may be more aesthetically pleasing and have less of an effect on the overall temperature of a room.
It’s also important to think about other impactful factors like shape and positioning — elliptical skylights maximize sunlight, while angled windows will limit direct sun exposure — as well as features such as insulation or tinting that can help regulate indoor temperatures.
All these come together to create a skylight perfect for any home or office. Give Northeast Architectural a call at (732) 517-7321 to speak to a member of our design team or click here to see all the products we have available.