Whether you are looking to add some natural light or you would appreciate more fresh air in your home, skylights are an excellent choice. There are a number of different styles, each providing you with different benefits to fit your need. There are even remote operated solar skylights! Give us a call to find out more.
Skylights are a perfect addition to any roof replacement but can also be installed as a stand alone project. Your Hulton contracting representative will guide you through the selection process and you'll be stargazing from the comfort of your bedroom!
1. Natural Light: Adding natural light to any room is a desirable effect. No lighting fixture can compare to the sun!
2. Ventilation : HOT AIR RISES! This means on those hot summer days, the best place to release the heat is from the top of the house! Coupled with an open window, a Venting Skylight will create THE CHIMNEY EFFECT. A Scientific phenomena where the cool air will force the hot air out of the vertical venting point.
3. Air Purification: Direct sunlight has been shown to kill germs and bacteria. Bring natures great air purifier into your home.
4. Resale Value: According to a study, 83% of people believe daylight is an essential part of living but modern Americans spend 93% of their time indoors. This has led to natural light being one of the most common demands of todays homebuyers.
5. Saving on your energy bill: Rather than cranking your A/C in the summer or your heating in the winter, let nature do the work for FREE! Add a skylight to help warm your house up this winter, or make it a venting skylight to keep it cool all summer long. Remote operated blackout blinds can block out the suns heat too!
6. Health Benefits: There are numerous health benefits associated with fresh air and natural light. Increased focus, energy, immune response, improved vision, reduced stress, reduced blood pressure and improved sleeping patterns have all been linked to an increase in exposure to natural light.