Skylights and Sky Tunnels Not Only Add Natural Light, They Are Energy Efficient
Let the natural light shine in your home by installing skylights.
Are you looking for a way to not only brighten your home, but save money on your electric bill? Skylights and sky tunnels may be the answer you are looking for. They also add an attractive element to your home. Here are a few things you need to know when installing skylights.
Simple Skylights
Skylights open up dark rooms or hallways by bringing in natural light. They are easier to implement than installing a window into enclosed areas of your home. However, it is important to carefully consider where you install your skylight. Adding one to a roof that faces south can overheat a room, while north facing skylights emit a softer light throughout the day.
If you install a skylight in your kitchen or bathroom and are worried about sun bleaching your cabinets, you can opt for tinted glass that can block the sun’s ultraviolet rays. There are also multiple forms of shades for your skylights that can provide insulation from the heat and cold.
Just like regular skylights, sky tunnels bring the natural light into your home through an avenue other than typical windows. With a roof-mounted ultraviolet dome, sunlight is collected, reflected off the tunnel and guided down into your room.
Save Money
When it comes to the cost to install your skylight, the price isn’t as expensive as you may fear. Most of the cost relates to the skylight installation, not the skylight itself, regardless of the size you choose.
Not only does natural lighting affect your mood and well-being in numerous positive ways, skylights can also save money on your electric bill each month. Using natural lighting can reduce your need to use lamps, ceiling lights and other artificial lighting in darker areas of your home during daylight hours.
Installing skylights can also save money on your utility bills during the colder months of the year. A medium-sized skylight can help warm a room due to the exposure to natural sunlight throughout the day. A properly installed skylight will also insulate your home from the outside so there is no excess hot or cold air leaking into your home.
Design Functionality
Not only do skylights and sky tunnels help you save money on your utility bills, they can add a special touch to your home. From the outside, your roof doesn’t look so plain and boring. Your home has a new attractive element that draws attention and can increase the overall value of your home.
Whether you are looking to add a skylight or sky tunnel to your home for a personal touch or to help you save money in energy costs each month, we can help. At Colony Home Improvement in Massachusetts, we have more than 40 years of experience and hundreds of satisfied customers. If you would like a quote on installing a beautiful skylight in your home, contact us.