The Benefits of Installing a Skylight
Many homeowners prefer natural lighting, and adding one window in a room can make the space look more inviting. However, installing a new window is sometimes not an option. In such cases, homeowners decide to install a skylight for good reasons.
Besides the aesthetically pleasing look, skylights have more benefits than the average homeowner may realize. This article will list and discuss some of those benefits.
Better lighting
Natural light sources help a space to feel alive. It’s a simple way to boost the amount of light inside the house. In rooms with regular windows, unequal light patterns are typical. Skylights overcome this problem by allowing light to enter a particular space, flooding it with natural daylight that windows can’t achieve.
Variety of sizes
Skylights are available in a variety of shapes and dimensions. A skylight can make a space appear bigger than it is, especially in more spacious rooms.
Tubular skylights are a good option if you’re searching for something smaller than a full-size skylight. They deliver natural light into areas with no windows, such as internal corridors, closets, and restrooms, but take up little roof space.
Better ventilation
Although skylights are located on the rooftop, they can assist air ventilation. Manual and remote operation types are available to circulate fresh air in a home. This function can also be used to release moisture and humidity from bathrooms.
A further application of skylights for ventilation is the elimination of cooking scents in the kitchen, which are a terrific alternative to noisy exhaust fans.
Better sleep
With installed skylights in the bedroom, it is possible to sleep pleasantly beneath the stars. The sun may also operate as a natural alarm clock, helping regulate your sleep cycle and improve your general health. Fitted shutters can block out or filter the sunlight for a longer sleep.
Health benefits
According to a 2014 study, natural light is believed to have many health benefits besides improving your mood. The study mentions how exposure to sunlight helps improve mental and physical health. Natural light also boosts the immune system and increases blood flow, enhancing the quality of life.
Additionally, the already mentioned improved ventilation will improve the house’s air quality, which can only positively influence the resident’s overall health. Moreover, sunlight exposure will also prevent mold and fungal growth in the home, which prolongs the house’s lifespan.
Increased real estate value
Skylights use natural light to create a pleasing ambiance. Because of its benefits, introducing skylights to different areas in a house will boost the resale value. Potential homeowners are also interested in the new energy-efficient designs, making skylight installation an even better investment.
Patterson Construction Company installs and repairs residential roofs of all kinds, skylights, roof ventilation, fascia and underlayment on Phoenix-area homes. Call 602-825-3638 for a free quote today!
